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Form 1229: Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under 18 years of age
Form 1229 is a consent form used when a child under 18 years of age applies for an Australian visa without one or both parents or persons with parental responsibility accompanying them. It gives permission for the visa to be granted and confirms the non-accompanying parent's agreement.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1229 - Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under 18 years of age
Form 1229 is a consent form used when a child under 18 years of age applies for an Australian visa without one or both parents or persons with parental responsibility accompanying them. It gives permission for the visa to be granted and confirms the non-accompanying parent's agreement.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not including certified copies of required documents, especially the non-accompanying parent's ID with a signature.
- 2Missing certified copies of the child's birth certificate or parent's identification
- 3Not signing the declaration or having an unsigned document
- 4Providing incorrect or incomplete personal details
- 5Failing to include evidence of sole parental responsibility if applicable
Plain English
If a child under 18 is applying for an Australian visa and not all parents or guardians are travelling with them, this form is needed. It lets the non-accompanying parent or guardian officially say 'yes' to the child getting the visa. You fill it out, attach some documents, and send it with the visa application.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form at the same time as the child's visa application. There is no separate deadline, but it must be included before a decision is made on the visa.
- 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
- When a child under 18 applies for an Australian visa and one or both parents or persons with parental responsibility are not accompanying the child.
- When a non-accompanying parent or person with parental responsibility needs to give explicit consent for the visa grant.
- When a parent has sole parental responsibility and only that parent needs to sign the consent.
- When the visa application is not for a Resident Return Visa, Electronic Travel Authority, or eVisitor (these have separate requirements).
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Child under 18 applying for a Resident Return Visa
Form 1229 is explicitly not for RRV applicants
✓ Verify the visa subclass is not RRV
Use the RRV application form, not Form 1229
Child under 18 applying for an Electronic Travel Authority
Form 1229 is not for ETA applicants
✓ Confirm the visa subclass is not ETA
Use the ETA application process, not Form 1229
Child under 18 applying for an eVisitor visa
Form 1229 is not for eVisitor applicants
✓ Check that the visa subclass is not eVisitor
Use the eVisitor application process, not Form 1229
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed deadline, but the form must be submitted with the visa application. Late submission can delay processing.
Before you submit
- 1Complete the form in English.
- 2Complete both Part A and Part B of the form.
- 3Attach a certified copy of the child's birth certificate (if not already provided with the visa application).
- 4Attach a certified copy of the non-accompanying parent's or person with parental responsibility's passport, driver's licence, national ID card, or birth certificate.
- 5Ensure at least one of the identity documents includes the parent's signature.
- 6If applicable, attach certified evidence of sole parental responsibility (e.g., court orders, legal documents).
- 7Send the completed form and attachments to the relevant processing office or upload via ImmiAccount.
- 8Keep a copy of the completed form and all attachments for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Download and print Form 1229 from the Department of Home Affairs website.
- 2Read the instructions and complete Part A (child and visa details) and Part B (parent/person with parental responsibility details and declaration).
- 3Gather the required certified copies: child's birth certificate, parent's identity document, and any evidence of sole responsibility.
- 4Sign the declaration in Part B (and Part C if applicable, but the source only mentions Part A and B).
- 5Send the completed form and attachments to the processing office where the visa application was lodged, or upload via ImmiAccount if applying online.
- 6Retain a copy of the submitted form and documents for your own reference.
Known limitations
- 1This form is not for use by Resident Return Visa, Electronic Travel Authority, or eVisitor applicants under 18 years of age.
- 2The form must be completed in English; translations may be required if original documents are not in English.
- 3All attached documents must be certified copies; original documents are not accepted.
- 4The form does not guarantee visa approval; it only provides consent from the non-accompanying parent.
- 5If the child has two non-accompanying parents with shared responsibility, both must sign the form.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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 is current with a design date of November 2023. It is used to obtain consent from a non-accompanying parent or person with parental responsibility for a child under 18 to be granted an Australian visa.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form has design date 11/23 (as shown on the form).
- Check the Department of Home Affairs website for any updates or newer versions.
- Ensure you are using the latest version of Form 1229 before completing.
- Verify that the form instructions match the current visa application process.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm number 1229 and design date 11/23 are confirmed from the source.
- SRCThe form is issued by the Department of Home Affairs (Australia).
- SRCThe form is titled 'Consent to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years'.
- SRCThe source states that the form must be completed in English and submitted with certified copies of specified documents.
- SRCThe source explicitly notes that the form is not for RRV, ETA, or eVisitor applicants under 18.
- SRCThe source references the Privacy Act 1988 and form 1442i for privacy information.
- SRCThe source includes a warning about providing false or misleading information.
Common confusion points
Some applicants mistakenly use this form for RRV, ETA, or eVisitor visas – it is not applicable to those visa subclasses.
The form requires certified copies, not original documents – ensure copies are certified by an authorised person.
At least one identity document must show the parent's signature – forgetting this can cause delays.
If only one parent has sole responsibility, only that parent signs – but evidence of sole responsibility must be provided.
The form must be completed in English – if the parent cannot read English, they may need assistance or a translator.
The form is not a visa application itself – it must be submitted with the child's visa application.
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