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Application for a
Temporary Work (Long Stay Activity) visa 1401
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (the • have been nominated by a long stay activity sponsor to
department) acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait undertake full-time domestic duties in the private household
Islander peoples are the traditional custodians of the of an eligible Temporary Work (Skilled) (subclass 457) visa
Australian land. holder or a Temporary Work (International Relations)
(subclass 403) visa holder who has been granted in the
Life in Australia – Australian values privileges and immunities stream; or
• are a family member of a primary applicant or holder of a
The Australian Government encourages people to gain an
Temporary Work (Long Stay Activity) visa, Exchange visa,
understanding of Australia, its people and their way of life,
Sport visa, Religious Worker visa or Domestic Worker
before applying for a visa to live in Australia. As part of this
(Executive) visa and you are applying to join them.
application every person aged 18 years or over must declare
that they will respect Australian values, as outlined below
and obey the laws of Australia. Who should be included in this application?
Australian values include respect for the freedom and As the primary person you should include your details as well
dignity of the individual, freedom of religion, commitment as all family members (secondary persons) who will be
to the rule of law, Parliamentary democracy, equality of men accompanying you to Australia.
and women and a spirit of egalitarianism that embraces Family members include your partner, children under 18 years
mutual respect, tolerance, fair play and compassion for of age AND children and other relatives 18 years or over who
those in need and pursuit of the public good. are wholly or substantially reliant on you for financial support
Australian society also values equality of opportunity for for their basic needs.
individuals, regardless of their race, religion or ethnic ‘Partner’ means your spouse or de facto partner (including a
background. same-sex partner).
It is also important to understand that English is the national People 18 years or over must show that they have been reliant
language. on you for a substantial period and that they are more reliant
Further information is contained in the Life in Australia on you than on any other person or source. A person may also
booklet, however, you are not required to read the booklet. be considered dependent on you if they rely on you for
The booklet is available in a wide range of languages. If you financial support because of a disability.
would like a copy of the booklet it can be obtained from Note: A child of any age who is engaged to be married or who
www.immi.gov.au has a partner is not considered dependent.
If you are seeking to change the work conditions of your Note: Some Australian registered migration agents operate
existing visa before the application is decided, you should overseas.
apply on form 1005 Application for a bridging visa. Migration agent information
You should lodge the form at the nearest office of the A migration agent is someone who can:
department in the state or territory in which you are at the
time of application (if you are in NSW, you may lodge your • advise you on the visa that may best suit you;
application in the ACT if it is closer to where you live). • tell you the documents you need to submit with your
This application will not be valid if you are a holder of a application;
criminal justice entry visa, or if you are a detainee who has not • help you fill in the application and submit it; and
made an application within the prescribed time limits, or if
• communicate with the department on your behalf.
you are a holder of a visa subject to a condition preventing the
grant of a substantive visa while you remain in Australia. If you appoint a migration agent, the department will assume
that your migration agent will be your authorised recipient,
unless you indicate otherwise.
What happens next?
Your migration agent will be the person with whom the
Your application will be considered and you may be asked to
department will discuss your application and from whom it
provide additional information to enable a decision to be
will seek further information when required.
made.
You are not required to use a migration agent. However, if you
If you want to change any details after you have made the
use a migration agent, the department encourages you to use
application, or if you want to withdraw it, please contact the
a registered migration agent. Registered agents are bound by
office where you made the application.
the Migration Agents Code of Conduct, which requires them
You should also advise the office if any of the information you to act professionally in their clients’ lawful best interests.
gave in your application changes while your application is
Information on migration agents, including a list of registered
being considered.
migration agents, is available on the Office of the MARA
You will be advised in writing whether your application has website www.mara.gov.au
been approved or not.
You can also access information about migration agents on the
If your application is approved you will be advised that you department’s website www.immi.gov.au
have been granted a subclass 401 visa on the basis of satisfying
one of the following streams: Exempt persons
• Exchange; The following people do not have to be a registered migration
agent in order to provide immigration assistance, but they
• Sport;
must not charge a fee for their service:
• Religious worker; or
• a close family member (spouse, de facto partner, child,
• Domestic worker (executive). parent, brother or sister);
Family members who will accompany you or who applied • a member of parliament or their staff;
separately to join you will receive advice that they have been
• an official whose duties include providing immigration
granted a subclass 401 visa.
assistance (eg. a Legal Aid provider);
If your application is refused, you will be given a reason for the
• a member of a diplomatic mission, consular post or
decision as well as information about your review rights.
international organisation.
Please use a pen, and write neatly in English using BLOCK LETTERS.
PHOTOGRAPH
Tick where applicable 3
Please attach a recent
passport-sized
photograph of yourself
AND
each person included in
this application.
Yes Intended arrival date No Important – To apply for this visa a nomination application
DAY MONTH YEAR must already be made or approved.
Yes Nomination ID number
Sponsor class No
Yes
9 Are you currently a holder of a visa? 15 Do you have other current passports?
No No
Yes Visa subclass Yes Give details
Passport number
Visa grant number (13 digit number on last visa grant letter)
Country of passport
Passport number
Type of document
Country of passport
Nationality of Identity number
passport holder
DAY MONTH YEAR Country of issue
Date of issue
17 Name in Chinese Commercial Code Number (if applicable)
Date of expiry
Place of issue/
issuing authority
18 In which country are you currently located?
11 Place of birth
Town/city 19 Legal status in your current location
Citizen Student
State/province
Permanent resident Work visa
Country Visitor No legal status
Other Give details
Given names
POSTCODE
POSTCODE
Relationship status
Married Separated Never married or
Country been in a de facto
Engaged Divorced
relationship
22 Contact telephone numbers De facto Widowed
COUNTRY CODE AREA CODE NUMBER Citizenship
Home ( ) ( )
Passport number
Office ( ) ( ) Country of passport
DAY MONTH YEAR
Mobile/cell
Date of issue
23 Do you agree to the department communicating with you by email Date of expiry
and/or fax? Place of issue/
This may include receiving notification of the outcome of this application. issuing authority
Email address
COUNTRY CODE AREA CODE NUMBER
Passport number
Country of passport
Type of document
Identity number
Country of issue
Citizenship Citizenship
Passport number Passport number
Country of passport Country of passport
DAY MONTH YEAR DAY MONTH YEAR
Is this family member or has this family member ever been known Is this family member or has this family member ever been known
by any other name? by any other name?
No Yes Give details No Yes Give details
Is this family member a citizen of any other country? Is this family member a citizen of any other country?
No Yes List countries No Yes List countries
Does this family member have other current passports? Does this family member have other current passports?
No Yes Give details No Yes Give details
Does this family member have national identity documents? Does this family member have national identity documents?
No Yes Give details No Yes Give details
Name in Chinese Commercial Code Number (if applicable) Name in Chinese Commercial Code Number (if applicable)
Does this family member have other current passports? Visa expiry date
Full name Country Dates lived there Last permanent address in that country
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If insufficient space, give details at Part Q – Additional information Annually
31 Give details of the organisation for whom the work or activity Other Specify
will be undertaken
Name of the organisation
Accommodation AUD
POSTCODE
2.
Employer
name
Country
DAY MONTH YEAR DAY MONTH YEAR
Date from to
List relevant skills
Description
of duties
2. Position
Employer
name
Country
DAY MONTH YEAR DAY MONTH YEAR Describe the relevant experience
Date from to
Description
of duties
3. Position
Employer
name
Registration/Licensing/Professional memberships/achievements
Country
(if applicable)
DAY MONTH YEAR DAY MONTH YEAR
Date from to
Description
of duties
4. Position
Employer
name
If insufficient space, give details at Part Q – Additional information
Country Attach a copy of your qualifications and experience,
see Part O – Document checklist.
DAY MONTH YEAR DAY MONTH YEAR
Date from to
Description
of duties
39 Is any other person included in this application currently, or have they Period covered by health insurance
previously been, a Foreign Affairs or an AusAID supported student or DAY MONTH YEAR DAY MONTH YEAR
1. Type of health
insurance
2. Name of
health insurer
3.
Period covered by health insurance
4. DAY MONTH YEAR DAY MONTH YEAR
Attach a copy of the letter of support from the Foreign Minister Date from to
or the former AusAID Minister, see Part O – Document checklist.
3. Full name
40 Give details of the health insurance cover you have arranged for your Type of health
stay in Australia insurance
Type of health Name of
insurance health insurer
Name of health
insurer Period covered by health insurance
DAY MONTH YEAR DAY MONTH YEAR
Date from to
4. Full name
Attach evidence of adequate health insurance, Type of health
see Part O – Document checklist. insurance
Name of
health insurer
41 Does this health insurance cover all other persons included in this
application? Period covered by health insurance
No Go to Question 42 DAY MONTH YEAR DAY MONTH YEAR
4.
No
Yes Give details
1. Full name
Country(s)
47 Do you, or any other person included in this application, intend to be
DAY MONTH YEAR DAY MONTH YEAR in a classroom situation for more than 3 months (eg. as either a
Date from to student, teacher, lecturer or observer)?
No
2. Full name Yes Give details
Country(s)
Date from to
3. Full name 48 Have you, or any other person included in this application:
• ever had, or currently have, tuberculosis?
Country(s)
• been in close contact with a family member that has active
tuberculosis?
DAY MONTH YEAR DAY MONTH YEAR • ever had a chest x-ray which showed an abnormality?
Date from to
No
If insufficient space, give details at Part Q – Additional information Yes Give details
If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of the above questions, you must state
who it applies to and give ALL relevant details below.
If the matter relates to a criminal conviction, please give the nature of
the offence, full details of sentence and date of any period of
imprisonment or other detention.
Family name OR
Authorised You should complete form 956A Appointment
Given names recipient
or withdrawal of an authorised recipient
Address OR
Migration agent Your migration agent/exempt person should
complete form 956 Advice by a migration
OR agent/exempt person of providing
POSTCODE
Exempt person immigration assistance
Telephone number or daytime contact
COUNTRY CODE AREA CODE NUMBER
Mobile/cell
56 Did you pay the person/agent and/or give a gift for this assistance?
No
Yes
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Non-internet Application Charge (if applicable) AUD (2)
Additional Applicant Charge aged 18 years or over at the time your application is lodged
+
Write the amount shown on the Number of additional applicants
reference table for your visa subclass aged 18 years or over
AUD X (multiplied by) = AUD (3)
Additional Applicant Charge under 18 years of age at the time your application is lodged
+
Write the amount shown on the Number of additional applicants
reference table for your visa subclass under 18 years of age
AUD X (multiplied by) = AUD (4)
=
Total
Total (1) + (2) + (3) + (4) + (5) AUD
You must pay the total amount or your visa application will not be valid.
Note: A second instalment of the Visa Application Charge must also be
paid before we can grant some visas.
Visa
POSTCODE
Credit card number
As the cardholder I acknowledge and accept that a credit card
: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : surcharge may apply to the transaction.
MONTH YEAR
34 Evidence of financial capacity to support Depending on their circumstances, you may also be required to provide:
your stay in Australia (eg. bank statements
or a letter from your financial institution Marriage certificate
stating your financial position). Allowances,
accommodation and other assistance can Family Register Document
also be considered when looking at your
ability to support yourself and any family Identity card
members
Details of any name change (eg. by marriage or deed poll)
37 Copy of your qualifications and/or
curriculum vitae Evidence if in a de facto relationship
Copy of registration or licences to allow you If a child under 18 years of age will be travelling without
to undertake the work one or both parents/guardians, the non-accompanying
38–39 Foreign Affairs or AusAID student or parent/guardian should provide a completed and signed
recipient – letter of support from the form 1229 Consent to grant an Australian visa to a
Foreign Minister or former AusAID Minister child under the age of 18 years
40–42 Certified copy of evidence of adequate health Completed form 47A Details of a child or other dependent
insurance arrangements (eg. a health family member aged 18 years or over, for each dependant
insurance certification letter, health insurance listed in this application who has turned 18 and who is
schedule or a Medicare card) for you and any not married or in a de facto relationship with the principal
family members listed in this application applicant. Form 47A is available from the department’s
website www.immi.gov.au/allforms/