Form

Consent to grant an Australian visa

to a child under the age of 18 years 1229

Important – Please read this information carefully before you Transaction Reference Number
complete this consent form. Once you have completed this
consent form we strongly advise that you keep a copy for your This Transaction Reference Number is required if this consent
records. relates to an electronic visa application.

Who should use this form? Transaction

Reference Number
Where children under 18 years of age intend to travel to Australia,
their non-accompanying parent(s) or person(s) with parental
responsibility (anyone who can lawfully determine where the
child/children is/are to live) may be required to sign a consent
form to give permission for the child/children to be granted an
Australian visa for the purpose of travel to stay temporarily or
permanently in Australia. If one parent, or person(s) with parental
responsibility, has lawfully been made solely responsible for
making decisions as to where the child/children is/are to live,
then only that parent or person needs to sign the consent form.

How to complete this form

This form must be completed in English. The completed and
signed form (Parts A and B) and any additional documentation
should be sent to the office nominated in your application.
You must attach to this form:
• a certified copy of the child’s/children’s birth certificate(s),
(if it is not already lodged with the application.);
• a certified copy of the personal details page of the
non-accompanying parent’s, or person(s) with parental
responsibility’s passport, driver’s licence, National Identity
Card (ID card) or birth certificate; and
• a certified copy of any relevant evidence making you solely
responsible for making decisions about where the
child/children is/are to live (if applicable).
To attach this form and the required documentation to your
electronic visa application, please use the electronic attachment
facility available on the eVisa website.
To access this facility via the eVisa online services page see
www.border.gov.au
To attach documents electronically you will need to identify
your application by entering:
• your Transaction Reference Number;
• your date of birth; and
• the password that you supplied when your application was
lodged and saved.
Note: This form is not for the use of Electronic Travel Authority
(ETA) or eVisitor applicants who are under 18 years of age.

Important information about privacy

Your personal information is protected by law, including the
Privacy Act 1988. Important information about the collection,
use and disclosure (to other agencies and third parties, Home page www.border.gov.au
including overseas entities) of your personal information,
General Telephone 131 881 during business hours
including sensitive information, is contained in form 1442i
Privacy notice. Form 1442i is available from the department’s
enquiry line in Australia to speak to an operator (recorded
information available outside these hours).
website www.border.gov.au/allforms/ or offices of the
department. You should ensure that you read and understand If you are outside Australia, please contact
form 1442i before completing this form. your nearest Australian mission.

Please keep this information page for your reference

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Consent to grant an Australian visa
to a child under the age of 18 years 1229

Please use a pen, and write neatly in English using BLOCK LETTERS.
Transaction
Reference Number
Tick where applicable 

Part A – Child’s/Children’s details

1 Purpose of travel to Australia 2 Give details of each child for whom you give permission to be granted
an Australian visa
Temporary visit
Provide details as shown in passport
Permanent residence
Both A. Family name

Given names
DAY MONTH YEAR

Date of birth

Country of
passport
Passport number

B. Family name

Given names
DAY MONTH YEAR

Date of birth

Country of
passport
Passport number

C. Family name

Given names
DAY MONTH YEAR

Date of birth

Country of
passport
Passport number

D. Family name

Given names
DAY MONTH YEAR

Date of birth

Country of
passport
Passport number

If insufficient space, attach additional details

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 Part B – Details of Parent(s)/Person with
parental responsibility
3 Parent/Person with parental responsibility 1 4 Parent/Person with parental responsibility 2

Family name Family name

Given names Given names

Address Address

POSTCODE POSTCODE

COUNTRY CODE AREA CODE NUMBER COUNTRY CODE AREA CODE NUMBER

Telephone ( ) ( ) Telephone ( ) ( )

Mobile phone Mobile phone

Relationship to Father Mother Other Relationship to Father Mother Other

child/children child/children
Passport or ID Passport or ID
card or driver’s card or driver’s
licence number licence number

Parent/Person with parental responsibility 1 – Declaration
WARNING: Giving false or misleading information or documents is a
serious offence.
I declare that:
• the information supplied on this form is complete, correct and
up-to-date;
• I have provided all documentary evidence as required;
• I have read the information contained in form 1442i Privacy notice;
• I understand the department may collect, use and disclose my
personal information (including biometric information and other
sensitive information) as outlined in form 1442i Privacy notice.
Parent/Person with parental responsibility 2 – Declaration
WARNING: Giving false or misleading information or documents is a
serious offence.
I declare that:
• the information supplied on this form is complete, correct and
up-to-date;
• I have provided all documentary evidence as required;
• I have read the information contained in form 1442i Privacy notice;
• I understand the department may collect, use and disclose my
personal information (including biometric information and other
sensitive information) as outlined in form 1442i Privacy notice.

Signature Signature
 
DAY MONTH YEAR DAY MONTH YEAR

Date Date

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