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Application for a
temporary residence visa (non-business) 147
Life in Australia – Australian values Family members include your partner, children under 18 years
of age AND children and other relatives 18 years or over who
The Australian Government encourages people to gain an
are wholly or substantially reliant on you for financial support
understanding of Australia, its people and their way of life,
for their basic needs.
before applying for a visa to live in Australia. As part of this
every person aged 18 years or over must declare that they will ‘Partner’ means your spouse or de facto partner (including a
respect Australian values, as outlined below and obey the laws same-sex partner).
of Australia. People 18 years or over must show that they have been reliant
Australian values include respect for the freedom and dignity of on you for a substantial period and that they are more reliant
the individual, freedom of religion, commitment to the rule of on you than on any other person or source. A person may also
law, Parliamentary democracy, equality of men and women and be considered dependent on you if they rely on you for financial
a spirit of egalitarianism that embraces mutual respect, support because of a disability.
tolerance, fair play and compassion for those in need and Note: A child of any age who is engaged to be married or who
pursuit of the public good. has a partner is not considered dependent.
Australian society also values equality of opportunity for
individuals, regardless of their race, religion or ethnic Family members joining a temporary resident
background.
in Australia
It is also important to understand that English is the national
If you are applying as a secondary person (ie. family member),
language.
either to join or remain with a temporary resident in Australia,
Further information is contained in the Life in Australia you will need to apply for a visa in the same class and subclass
booklet, however, you are not required to read the booklet. as that held by the temporary resident.
The booklet is available in a wide range of languages. If you
If the subclass of visa requires you to be sponsored, you must
would like a copy of the booklet it can be obtained from
show evidence that an organisation or eligible individual in
www.immi.gov.au
Australia has sponsored you. If you were not included in the
temporary resident’s nomination you will need to provide a
About this application letter from the sponsor confirming that they will accept
Important – Please read this information carefully before you responsibility for you during your stay in Australia. In cases
complete your application. Once you have completed your where a nomination is not required, all applicants must be listed
application we strongly advise that you keep a copy for your in the invitation or letter of support.
records.
Integrity of application
Who should use this application? The department is committed to maintaining the integrity of
People who wish to apply for temporary residence in Australia the visa and citizenship programs. Please be aware that if you
for a specified period under one of the (non-business) visa provide us with fraudulent documents or claims, this may result
subclasses listed on pages 8–11 should use this application. in processing delays and your application being refused.
If the visa subclass that you wish to apply for is NOT listed on
pages 8–11 you should contact the nearest office of the Charges
Department of Immigration and Citizenship (the department) Not all applications attract a charge, but when a prescribed
or overseas mission to find out which form you should be using. charge is applicable, the application will not be valid unless
Alternatively, all the department’s forms are available from payment has been received.
www.immi.gov.au/allforms/
Payment of the charge does not guarantee this application will
be successful and is generally not refundable.
Who should be included in this application? Fees may be subject to adjustment at any time. Visa Application
As the primary person you should include your details as well Charges may be subject to adjustment on 1 July each year.
as all family members (secondary persons) who will be
To check the Visa Application Charge, see form 990i Charges
accompanying you, intend to join you in Australia, or intend to
available from the department’s website
remain with you if you are already in Australia, except for the:
www.immi.gov.au/allforms/990i.htm or check with the
• New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (subclass 461) visa nearest office of the department.
– primary persons must be members of the family unit of
Special Category (subclass 444) visa holders.
Method of payment
• Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) (subclass 426)
visa – primary persons are not able to bring dependants on In Australia
this visa. To make a payment, please pay by credit card, debit card, bank
• Retirement (subclass 410) visa and Investor Retirement cheque or money order made payable to the Department of
(subclass 405) visa – primary persons are only able to Immigration and Citizenship. Debit card and credit card are the
include their partner on this visa application. preferred methods of payment.
405 Investor Extended temporary stay for self-supporting Sponsorship – Not required
Retirement people who wish to retire in Australia for a time Nomination – Not required
and have no dependants other than a partner.
A designated investment must be lodged in the Supporting documentation – The state or
state or territory in which the applicant intends territory government agency is required to complete
to live. form 1249 State/Territory Endorsement – Investor
Retirement visa. See Part N for general
requirements.
Conditions 8104 and 8501 are mandatory conditions
attached to visas of all visa holders in this subclass.
406 Government Temporary stay of people seeking entry under Sponsorship – Not required
Agreement certain bilateral government agreements. Also Nomination – Not required
provides for the national director of operations
in Australia of the British Council, the Alliance Supporting documentation – See Part N for
Francaise, the Goethe Institute and the Italian general requirements.
Cultural Institute. Condition 8107 is a mandatory condition attached
to visas of all primary visa holders in this subclass.
Conditions 8501 and 8516 are mandatory conditions
attached to visas of all visa holders in this subclass.
410 Retirement Extended temporary stay for people who want Sponsorship – Not required
to spend some retirement years in Australia. To Nomination – Not required
be eligible to apply for a Retirement
(temporary) visa, you must: Supporting documentation – See Part N for
general requirements. Original Australian Federal
• be a current holder of such a visa; or Police clearances are required.
• your last substantive visa was such a visa; or
• claim to be the partner of a
current/previous Retirement visa holder.
411 Exchange Temporary stay of skilled people wanting to Sponsorship – The sponsor is required to complete
come to Australia to broaden their work form 1377 Application for approval as a temporary
experience and skills under reciprocal residence sponsor.
arrangements which allow Australian Nomination – The sponsor is required to complete
residents similar opportunities overseas. form 1378 Nomination for a temporary position.
Applicants seeking to enter Australia under Supporting documentation – See Part N for
the terms of a bilateral agreement should general requirements.
consider using the Government Agreement
(subclass 406) visa. Condition 8107 is a mandatory condition attached
to visas of all primary visa holders in this subclass.
Condition 8501 is a mandatory condition attached
to visas of all visa holders in this subclass.
415 Foreign Temporary stay of employees and other Sponsorship – The sponsor is required to complete
Government representatives of foreign governments and form 1377 Application for approval as a temporary
Agency foreign government agencies, who do not residence sponsor.
have diplomatic or official status in Australia. Nomination – Not required
Applicants seeking to enter Australia under Supporting documentation – See Part N for
the terms of a bilateral agreement should general requirements.
consider using the Government Agreement
(subclass 406) visa. Condition 8107 is a mandatory condition attached
to visas of all primary visa holders in this subclass.
Condition 8501 is a mandatory condition attached
to visas of all visa holders in this subclass.
416 Special Temporary stay of people under approved Sponsorship – The sponsor is required to complete
Program programs to participate in youth exchange, form 1377 Application for approval as a temporary
community-based non-commercial programs, residence sponsor except for visa applicants
or the Pacific Seasonal Worker Pilot Scheme. participating in the Pacific Seasonal Worker Pilot
Scheme.
Nomination – Not required
Supporting documentation – Youth exchange
programs and Community-based not for profit
programs must provide a letter of invitation from an
approved program partner.
Pacific Seasonal Worker Pilot Scheme – you must
provide a letter of invitation from an approved labour
hire company.
See Part N for general requirements.
Condition 8107 is a mandatory condition attached
to visas of all primary visa holders in this subclass.
Condition 8501 is a mandatory condition attached
to visas of all visa holders in this subclass.
419 Visiting Temporary stay of people whose presence in Sponsorship – The sponsor is required to complete
Academic Australia will contribute to the sharing of form 1377 Application for approval as a temporary
research knowledge. residence sponsor.
You must not receive a salary from the host Nomination – The sponsor is required to complete
institution in Australia. form 1378 Nomination for a temporary position.
Applicants seeking to enter Australia under the See Part N for general requirements.
terms of a bilateral agreement should consider Conditions 8103 and 8107 are mandatory conditions
using the Government Agreement (subclass 406) attached to visas of all primary visa holders in this
visa. subclass.
Condition 8501 is a mandatory condition attached
to visas of all visa holders in this subclass.
420 Entertainment Temporary stay of entertainment personnel Sponsorship – The sponsor is required to complete
involved in one or more specific performances form 1377 Application for approval as a temporary
or productions in Australia. This visa covers a residence sponsor.
wide range of circumstances including: Nomination – The sponsor is required to complete
• entertainers involved in live performances or form 1379 Nomination for an entertainment visa
in the production of films, television or radio or media and film staff visa.
productions, concerts or recording of
See Part N for general requirements.
performances;
• their support staff; and Conditions 8107 and 8109 are mandatory conditions
attached to visas of all primary visa holders in this
• directors, producers, choreographers and
subclass.
other technical staff for such productions.
Condition 8501 is a mandatory condition attached
Applicants seeking to enter Australia under the
to visas of all visa holders in this subclass.
terms of a bilateral agreement should consider
using the Government Agreement (subclass 406)
visa.
421 Sport Temporary stay of amateur or professional sports Sponsorship – The sponsor is required to complete
people to engage in competition with Australian form 1377 Application for approval as a temporary
residents to improve general sporting standards residence sponsor.
in Australia through high calibre competition Nomination – The sponsor is required to complete
and training. form 1378 Nomination for a temporary position.
Applicants seeking to enter Australia under the Supporting documentation – See Part N for
terms of a bilateral agreement should consider general requirements.
using the Government Agreement (subclass 406)
visa. Condition 8107 is a mandatory condition attached
to visas of all primary visa holders in this subclass.
Condition 8501 is a mandatory condition attached
to visas of all visa holders in this subclass.
422 Medical Temporary stay of suitably qualified medical Sponsorship – The sponsor is required to complete
Practitioner practitioners where there is a demonstrated form 1381 Sponsoring a medical practitioner.
need to employ practitioners from overseas. Supporting documentation – See Part N for
Note: From 1 July 2010 this visa in only available general requirements.
to secondary persons wishing to join a Medical Condition 8501 is a mandatory condition attached
Practitioner (subclass 422) visa holder in to visas of all visa holders in this subclass.
Australia.
423 Media and For persons seeking temporary stay as: Sponsorship – The sponsor is required to complete
Film Staff • professional media staff members of overseas form 1377 Application for approval as a temporary
news organisations (print, radio, TV or film residence sponsor.
media) assigned to Australia as accredited Nomination – The sponsor is required to complete
representatives of that organisation (eg. as form 1379 Nomination for an entertainment visa
their foreign correspondent); or or media and film staff visa.
• television or film crew, including actors, Supporting documentation – See Part N for
production and support staff and still general requirements.
photographers, involved in the production
of documentary programs (or commercials) Condition 8107 is a mandatory condition attached
exclusively for use outside Australia. to visas of all primary visa holders in this subclass.
Applicants seeking to enter Australia under the Condition 8501 is a mandatory condition attached
terms of a bilateral agreement should consider to visas of all visa holders in this subclass.
using the Government Agreement (subclass 406)
visa.
426 Domestic Temporary stay of domestic staff for work in the Sponsorship – Not required
Worker households of subclass 995 Diplomatic visa Nomination – Not required
(Diplomatic holders posted to Australia on advice from the
or Consular) Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Supporting documentation – See Part N for
general requirements.
Conditions 8110 and 8516 are mandatory conditions
attached to visas of all primary visa holders in this
subclass.
427 Domestic Temporary stay for domestic staff of certain Sponsorship – The sponsor is required to complete
Worker holders of subclass 457 long-stay temporary form 1377 Application for approval as a temporary
(Executive) business visas. residence sponsor.
A visa may only be granted where it can be Nomination – The sponsor is required to complete
shown that the entry of domestic staff is form 1378 Nomination for a temporary position.
necessary for the proper discharge of the Supporting documentation – See Part N for
executive’s representational duties. general requirements.
Conditions 8107 and 8111 are mandatory conditions
attached to visas of all primary visa holders in this
subclass.
Condition 8501 is a mandatory condition attached
to visas of all visa holders in this subclass.
428 Religious Temporary stay of religious workers, including Sponsorship – The sponsor is required to complete
Worker ministers, priests and spiritual leaders to serve form 1377 Application for approval as a temporary
the spiritual needs of people of their faith in residence sponsor.
Australia. Nomination – The sponsor is required to complete
form 1378 Nomination for a temporary position.
Supporting documentation – See Part N for
general requirements.
Conditions 8107 and 8303 are mandatory conditions
attached to visas of all primary visa holders in this
subclass.
Condition 8501 is a mandatory condition attached
to visas of all visa holders in this subclass.
442 Occupational For people seeking temporary stay to undertake Sponsorship – The sponsor is required to complete
Trainee occupational training that is either: form 1377 Application for approval as a temporary
• practical experience required for residence sponsor.
registration; or Nomination – The sponsor is required to complete
• structured training to enhance skills in form 1378 Nomination for a temporary position,
occupations specified in an Instrument unless the training is to be provided by the
under subregulation 2.721(5)(b); or Commonwealth.
• workplace-based training for capacity Supporting documentation – See Part N for
building overseas. general requirements.
Conditions 8102 and 8501 are mandatory conditions
attached to visas of all primary visa holders in this
subclass.
Conditions 8104 and 8501 are mandatory conditions
attached to visas of all family member visa holders
in this subclass.
461 New Zealand Temporary stay of family unit members of New Sponsorship – Not required
Citizen Family Zealand citizen Special Category Visa holders. Nomination – Not required
Relationship
Supporting documentation – See Part N for
general requirements.
Either or both conditions 8303 and 8501 may be
attached to visas of all visa holders in this subclass.
Please use a pen, and write neatly in English using BLOCK LETTERS.
PHOTOGRAPH
Tick where applicable
Please attach required
Do not complete these questions until you have read the information
photographs of yourself
pages at the front of this form. The information pages tell you about the
different visa subclasses for temporary residents, eligibility for a visa, AND
and some of the conditions for holding a visa. each member of your
family unit included in
DAY MONTH YEAR
Intended date of arrival this application.
(If you are already in Australia, write ‘N/A’)
Part A – Visa information 5 Does the visa subclass you are applying for require you to be
sponsored by an organisation or individual in Australia?
1 Which subclass of temporary visa are you applying for?
No
Yes Name of your sponsor
3 Have you been selected under a bilateral government agreement? Part B – Your details
No 6 Are you applying as a:
Yes Name of agreement
primary person
OR
secondary person applying
Names of the Australian government body and the overseas separately and wishing to join a Go to Question 7
government body party to the agreement person who already holds a visa
OR
retiree
4 Are you, or any secondary persons included in this application, an Family name
AusAID subsidised student? Given names
No
Yes Attach a letter of support from AusAID 8 Have you been known by any other names?
(including name at birth, previous married names, aliases)
No
Yes Give details
Family name
Given names
If you have been known by other names, attach a page giving the names
11 Place of birth
17 Your current residential address
Town/city Note: A post office box address is not acceptable as a residential
address. Failure to give a residential address will result in your
Country
application being invalid.
12 Relationship status
Married Separated Never married or
been in a de facto POSTCODE
Engaged Divorced
relationship
De facto Widowed 18 Your postal address
(If the same as your residential address, write ‘AS ABOVE’)
13 Your present country of citizenship
POSTCODE
14 Do you hold any other citizenship?
No 19 Your telephone numbers
Yes Which countries? COUNTRY CODE AREA CODE NUMBER
Office hours ( ) ( )
After hours ( ) ( )
Date of birth
Passport number
1. Name 4. Name
DAY MONTH YEAR DAY MONTH YEAR
2. Name
DAY MONTH YEAR
Date of issue
Place of
application
Class of visa
applied for
Was the application: Granted Refused
Withdrawn Pending
(If there are more than 6 family members, please copy this page and Date of birth
attach it to this form with additional details)
Country of birth
1. Family name Relationship to
primary person
Given names Is this family member included in this application?
No Yes
Sex Male Female Citizenship
DAY MONTH YEAR
Passport number
Country of 4. Family name
passport
DAY MONTH YEAR Given names
Date of issue
Date of expiry Sex Male Female
Issuing authority/Place of issue as shown in passport DAY MONTH YEAR
Date of birth
Country of birth
2. Family name Relationship to
primary person
Given names Is this family member included in this application?
No Yes
Sex Male Female Citizenship
DAY MONTH YEAR
Passport number
Country of
passport
DAY MONTH YEAR
Date of issue
Date of expiry
6. Family name
Given names
Date of birth
Country of birth
Relationship to
primary person
Is this family member included in this application?
No Yes
Citizenship
Passport number
Country of
passport
DAY MONTH YEAR
Date of issue
Date of expiry
29 Details of your qualifications, training and skills relevant to your Australian Capital Territory South Australia
proposed occupation or activity in Australia. Attach a copy of relevant New South Wales Tasmania
qualifications and curriculum vitae (CV). Northern Territory Victoria
(If you need more space to answer, attach a signed and dated sheet
Queensland Western Australia
giving the required details)
Educational qualifications including trade or professional qualifications Attach form 1249 State/territory endorsement: Investor Retirement visa
signed by the authorising officer of the appropriate state/territory
government agency.
33 Are you able to fully support yourself (and your partner if applicable) in
Australia?
Now go to Part J
Address
POSTCODE
From to
31 If you will be undertaking an activity, give details of the individual
or organisation you will undertake the activity for in Australia If being invited by a Commonwealth sponsor, attach a copy of the
Name of individual or organisation invitation to participate in the training.
POSTCODE
Now go to Part J
37 Are you paying fees for this training? 40 Provide details of the New Zealand citizen
No Family name
Family name
Given names
Reason for name change
38 If you will be employed in Australia, give details of the wage/salary or
other benefits to be paid in Australia and name and address of the
employer paying your wage/salary
POSTCODE
Address
Telephone (AREA CODE )
number
from to No
Yes Give details
Retirement (subclass 410) visa and Investor Retirement
(subclass 405) visa applicants, attach evidence that you hold
a private health package that meets Department of Health
and Ageing (DoHA) guidelines for the period of intended stay
in Australia.
If you are already the holder of a Retirement (subclass 410)
visa or Investor Retirement (subclass 405) visa, you must
also provide evidence that you have held a private health 46 Do you, or any other person included in this application, intend to be in
insurance package for the period of your previous stay in a classroom situation for more than 3 months (eg. as either a student,
Australia. teacher, lecturer, or observer)?
No
42 In the last 5 years, have you, or any other person included in this
application, visited, or lived, outside your country of passport for more Yes Give details
than 3 consecutive months?
No
Yes Give details
1. Name
Country(s)
47 Have you, or any other person included in this application:
DAY MONTH YEAR DAY MONTH YEAR
• ever had, or currently have, tuberculosis?
Date from to
• been in close contact with a family member that has active
tuberculosis?
2. Name • ever had a chest x-ray which showed an abnormality?
Country(s) No
DAY MONTH YEAR DAY MONTH YEAR Yes Give details
Date from to
3. Name
Country(s)
DAY MONTH YEAR DAY MONTH YEAR
Date from to
POSTCODE
Debit card Cannot be used for applications lodged by mail
Credit card Give details below
Telephone number or daytime contact
COUNTRY CODE AREA CODE NUMBER Payment by (tick one box) Australian Dollars
Office hours ( ) ( )
MasterCard Diners Club
Mobile/cell American Express JCB AUD
Visa
52 Is the person an agent registered with the Office of the Migration Agents
Registration Authority (Office of the MARA)? Credit card number
No : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :
Yes Go to Part L MONTH YEAR
Expiry date : :
53 Is the person/agent in Australia?
Cardholder’s name
No Go to Part L
Yes
COUNTRY CODE AREA CODE NUMBER
Telephone ( ) ( )
54 Did you pay the person/agent and/or give a gift for this assistance? number
No Address
Yes
POSTCODE
55 All written communications about this application should be sent to: Credit card information will be used for charge paying purposes only.
(Tick one box only)
Myself All written communications will be sent to
the address for communications that you
OR have provided in this form.
Authorised
recipient You must complete form 956 Appointment
OR of a migration agent or exempt agent or other
authorised recipient and attach it to this
Migration agent application form. Form 956 is available from
OR the department’s website
Agent exempt www.immi.gov.au
from registration
To establish the identity of family members included in Allowances, accommodation and other assistance can
the application, you may be required to provide: also be considered when looking at your ability to
support yourself and any secondary applicants
Identity page (showing photo and personal details) of
your passport
Sponsor details
Passport size photograph If sponsorship is required, a copy of the sponsor
approval letter or evidence (ie. receipt) that the
Full birth certificate sponsor application has been lodged
Identity card
A copy of the bilateral government agreement A letter of support is required from DFAT.
(if available) A signed declaration from your employer (available
from the 426 information on the department’s website
A copy of the letter of support from the Australian at www.immi.gov.au)
signatory to the agreement or department with
portfolio responsibility for the activity to be undertaken, Domestic Worker (Executive) visa
stating that you meet the terms of the agreement and
they agree to your stay in Australia A signed declaration from your sponsor (available from
the 427 information on the department’s website at
If not stated in the letter of support, evidence your www.immi.gov.au)
government agrees to your stay in Australia
• The information that has been provided on this form, and on any Date
attachments to it, is complete and correct in every detail;
• I acknowledge that I have read the notes at the front of this application. Signatures of secondary persons
I am aware of the conditions that may apply and that I am required
to abide by them;
Signature
• Any registration or licensing that is required before I can begin
employment in Australia will be my responsibility;
• I am aware that I must advise the Department of Immigration and Name
Citizenship immediately I am aware of a change in circumstances
relating to any information I have provided in or with this application;
• I understand that the effect of the 8503 visa condition is that it will Signature
not be possible for me to apply to remain in Australia beyond the
authorised period of stay of my visa. I agree to having this condition
included on any visa issued to me as a result of this application; Name
• I acknowledge that I understand that if the 8503 visa condition is
imposed on my visa, it will be indicated on the visa label or in Signature
documents given to me by the Department of Immigration and
Citizenship about the grant of my visa by the condition code ‘8503’.
I acknowledge that this means that the 8503 condition has been Name
imposed on my visa, that I am required to depart Australia on or
before the date or time period notified on my visa label or in
documents given to me by the Department of Immigration and Signature
Citizenship about the grant of my visa and that I understand the
restriction that Condition 8503 places on me. I will advise my sponsor
(if any) regarding the imposition of the condition to ensure that they Name
understand that such a condition is attached to my visa;
• I understand that if condition 8107 is imposed on my visa, it will be
Signature
indicated on the visa label or in documents given to me by the
Department of Immigration and Citizenship about the grant of my visa
by the condition code ‘8107’;
Name
• I acknowledge that where condition 8107 is imposed on my visa, it
means that my work or activity will be restricted and I understand the
We strongly advise that you keep a copy of your application
restriction that condition 8107 places on me;
and all attachments for your records.
• I understand that if condition 8501 is imposed on my visa, it will be
indicated on the visa label or in documents given to me by the
Department of Immigration and Citizenship about the grant of my visa
by the condition code ‘8501’;
• I understand that if my visa is granted it may be subject to
condition 8501;
• I will respect Australian values as listed on this form, during my stay
in Australia and will obey the laws of Australia.
For offshore applicants who are required to provide their fingerprints and
facial image:
• I understand that my fingerprints and facial image and my biographical
information held by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship
may be given to Australian law enforcement agencies to help identify
me, to help determine my eligibility for grant of the visa I have applied
for, and for law enforcement purposes.
• I consent to:
– Australian law enforcement agencies disclosing my biometric,
biographical and criminal record information to the Department of
Immigration and Citizenship for any of the purposes outlined above;
and
– the Department of Immigration and Citizenship using the
information obtained for the purposes of the Migration Act 1958
or the Citizenship Act 2007.
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Subclass
Class
Conditions
Length of stay
Signature of
authorised
officer
DAY MONTH YEAR
Date