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Form 1283: Application for a Visitor Visa (Approved Destination Status)
Form 1283 is an acknowledgment for people doing unpaid work placements under specific Australian visas. It confirms you understand the placement is unpaid and that you are not an employee. Use it when applying for a Training visa (subclass 407) or a special programme under a Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408).
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1283 - Application for a Visitor Visa (Approved Destination Status)
Form 1283 is an acknowledgment for people doing unpaid work placements under specific Australian visas. It confirms you understand the placement is unpaid and that you are not an employee. Use it when applying for a Training visa (subclass 407) or a special programme under a Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408).
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not completing both Form 1283 and Form 1284, or not understanding that the placement must be genuinely unpaid.
- 2Not completing the form before lodging your visa application
- 3Forgetting to have your sponsor sign Form 1284
- 4Misunderstanding that 'unpaid' means no salary or wages
- 5Providing incorrect details about the placement period or sponsor
Plain English
If you're coming to Australia for an unpaid work placement, you need to sign this form to say you know it's unpaid and you understand your rights. It's part of your visa application. You also need to get your sponsor to fill in a similar form (1284).
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form with your visa application or nomination. It must be lodged together with Form 1284 when applying for a Training visa nomination or a Temporary Activity visa application.
- 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
- Use this form if you are applying for a Training visa (subclass 407) and will undertake an unpaid workplace-based training placement.
- Use this form if you are applying for a Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) for a special programme that involves unpaid activities.
- Complete this form as an acknowledgment that you understand your placement is unpaid and that you are not an employee.
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Sponsor completing their part
The sponsor must also acknowledge the unpaid nature of the placement
✓ Check if your sponsor needs to submit form 1284
Form 1284 Acknowledgement of unpaid placement – sponsor
Paid work in Australia
This form is only for unpaid placements, not paid employment
✓ Confirm your visa conditions allow paid work
Other visa subclasses
This form is specific to subclasses 407 and 408
✓ Check the requirements for your visa subclass
Deadline or filing window
There is no separate deadline—submit the form at the same time as your visa application or nomination. Check the Department's website for current processing times.
Before you submit
- 1Fill in your full name in block letters as shown on your passport.
- 2Provide the name of the organisation where you will undertake the placement.
- 3Specify the period of placement in months and weeks.
- 4Read each acknowledgment statement carefully and ensure you understand them.
- 5Sign and date the form in the designated section.
- 6Attach the completed form to your visa application or nomination.
- 7Keep a copy for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Download form 1283 from the Department of Home Affairs website.
- 2Complete all required fields, including your name, organisation, and placement period.
- 3Read and acknowledge each statement by signing and dating the form.
- 4Submit the form together with your visa application or nomination for subclass 407 or 408.
- 5Lodge your application online through ImmiAccount or by paper if applicable.
- 6Pay any applicable visa application fees.
Known limitations
- 1This form is only for unpaid placements; it does not apply to paid work.
- 2It is not a visa application itself; it is an acknowledgment that must accompany your visa application.
- 3The form does not guarantee visa approval; it only confirms your understanding of the unpaid nature.
- 4You must also meet all other visa requirements for subclass 407 or 408.
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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 is current as of the design date 10/18. Always check the Department of Home Affairs website for the latest version.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the design date on the form (10/18) to ensure you have the current version.
- Verify that the form number is 1283 and it is for the Department of Home Affairs.
- Review the form instructions for any updates or changes.
- Ensure you are using the correct form for your visa subclass (407 or 408).
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Sources
- SRCForm 1283 is titled 'Acknowledgement of unpaid placementvisa applicant'.
- SRCForm 1283 is issued by the Department of Home Affairs.
- SRCForm 1283 is for people intending to participate in an unpaid placement on either a Training visa (subclass 407) or a special programme activity under a Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408).
- SRCThe form requires the applicant to acknowledge that the placement is unpaid, that they are not an employee, and that they understand relevant workplace relations laws.
- SRCThe form must include the applicant's full name, the sponsor's name, the applicant's signature, and the date.
- SRCForm 1283 must be lodged together with Form 1284 when lodging a nomination for a Training visa (subclass 407) or an application for a special programme under a Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408).
- SRCForm 1283 and Form 1284 are available on the Department of Home Affairs website.
- SRCInformation about workplace rights and obligations is available on the Fair Work Ombudsman's website.
Common confusion points
Confusing form 1283 with form 1284 – 1283 is for the visa applicant, 1284 is for the sponsor.
Thinking this form allows you to work for free – it only acknowledges that the placement is unpaid and that you are not an employee.
Forgetting to sign and date the form – it must be signed to be valid.
Assuming the form is for any visa – it is specifically for subclasses 407 and 408.
Not checking the latest version – forms can be updated, so always download the current one.
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