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Form 929: Change of contact and/or passport details
This form, Home Affairs Form 929, is used when your personal contact information or passport details change. It updates the records held by the Department of Home Affairs about you.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 929 - Change of contact and/or passport details
This form, Home Affairs Form 929, is used when your personal contact information or passport details change. It updates the records held by the Department of Home Affairs about you.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't forget to attach proof (like a utility bill) if you are changing your residential address!
- 2Forgetting to update both contact AND passport details when only one has changed.
- 3Submitting an old version of the form without updating it first.
- 4Failing to provide supporting evidence (e.g., new passport copy).
- 5Using a generic email address instead of a primary contact number.
Plain English
Use this if you've moved house, changed your phone number, or gotten a new Australian (or foreign) passport. It tells the government exactly what your current details are so they can contact you properly.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form as soon as the change happens. There is no strict deadline, but prompt submission is best practice.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- You moved and need to update your residential address with Home Affairs.
- Your phone number or email address has changed, but your passport details are fine.
- You received a new Australian passport or renewed an existing one.
- Both your contact details AND your passport information have updated simultaneously.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Change of Name
If you only changed your legal name, this is the primary update point.
✓ Check if the name change also affects your passport.
Form 929 (or specific name change form)
New Visa Application
When applying for a new visa, you often fill out 929 concurrently.
✓ Ensure all details match across both forms.
Form 80/1327 (depending on purpose)
Passport Renewal Only
If the only change is the passport itself, use this form to notify them of the replacement document.
✓ Do not rely solely on the new passport copy submission.
Contact Details Only
Use this if you are keeping your current passport details but updating where they can reach you.
✓ This keeps your file current without touching passport data.
Deadline or filing window
Submit this form immediately after the change occurs. While there isn't a strict cut-off, delays can impact visa processing times significantly.
Before you submit
- 1Have you filled out all sections relevant to your changes?
- 2Is your signature clear and legible on the designated line(s)?
- 3Did you attach proof of address (e.g., utility bill) if required?
- 4If changing passport details, did you include a copy of the *new* passport?
- 5Are all dates entered in DD/MM/YYYY format (Australian standard)?
- 6Have you correctly identified whether the change is to 'Contact' or 'Passport' or 'Both'?
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 929 entirely, using black ink.
- 2Attach supporting evidence as required by your specific situation.
- 3Sign and date the form in the designated spaces.
- 4Submit the completed package via ImmiAccount (preferred), mail, or drop-off point.
- 5Keep a copy of the signed, submitted Form 929 for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1Submitting this form does not automatically guarantee visa approval if you are applying for one concurrently.
- 2Changes made via ImmiAccount may take time to reflect in all internal Home Affairs systems.
- 3If the change is significant (like a name change), it might require further verification beyond just Form 929.
- 4The exact required supporting document list can vary based on your current visa class.
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Applicant
3 items
Your name exactly as shown in your passport.
Your date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY).
Passport number, country of issue, and expiry date.
Contact
1 items
Current residential address, postal address, email, and phone number.
Request
1 items
The visa, citizenship, or sponsorship request this form relates to.
Evidence
1 items
Certified copies of identity and other documents required for the request.
Declaration
1 items
Declare that the information is true and correct, then sign and date.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This Form 929 updates your personal details within the Department of Home Affairs records. It is the standard way to notify them when contact info or passport specifics change.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the specific version number printed on the form itself.
- Check for any noted changes regarding required supporting documents (e.g., proof of address).
- Verify if there are new digital submission instructions mentioned in the header/footer.
- Ensure you have accounted for both contact *and* passport fields, even if only one changed.
- Review language updates; ensure the terminology matches your preference.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCAgency: Department of Home Affairs
- SRCForm Number: 929
- SRCForm Name: Change of contact and/or passport details
- SRCContext: Updates records held by the Department.
- SRCConfirmation: Form is used for both Contact AND Passport updates.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific processing timelines.
Common confusion points
Thinking this form covers everything; it might not cover citizenship status changes (which might require another specific notification).
Not knowing whether to submit a copy or the original—when in doubt, submit the original.
Failing to update your contact details *before* submitting the passport change, leading to missed correspondence.
Believing that filling out Form 929 automatically updates your relationship status (e.g., spouse) unless specified.
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