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Form 1399: Declaration of Service
Form 1399 is a declaration form used by the Department of Home Affairs to collect personal information and declarations from applicants for Australian visas or citizenship. It covers details about your identity, memberships, military service, and assistance received when completing the form, along with a formal declaration of the accuracy of the information provided.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1399 - Declaration of Service
Form 1399 is a declaration form used by the Department of Home Affairs to collect personal information and declarations from applicants for Australian visas or citizenship. It covers details about your identity, memberships, military service, and assistance received when completing the form, along with a formal declaration of the accuracy of the information provided.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is leaving questions blank or providing incomplete details, which can delay your application or lead to refusal.
- 2Providing false or misleading information, which can result in visa refusal, cancellation, or criminal prosecution.
- 3Omitting required details about memberships, military service, or other background, leading to delays or adverse outcomes.
- 4Failing to sign and date the declaration, making the form invalid.
- 5Submitting the form after the application deadline, causing the entire application to be rejected.
Plain English
This is an official form you fill out when applying for an Australian visa or citizenship. It asks about your background, like if you've been in any groups or the military, and who helped you fill it out. You sign it to say everything you've written is true and correct.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form as part of your visa or citizenship application, typically when requested by the Department of Home Affairs. There is no standalone deadline; it must be included with your application before a decision is made.
- 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 when you need to declare your service history, including military, government, or other official service, as part of a visa or citizenship application.
- Use it if you have been a member or supporter of any liberation or militia group, or held a senior religious or cultural position outside Australia.
- Use it to provide details of your service history, including dates, ranks, locations, and organisations, to support your character assessment.
- Use it to consent to the Department sharing your information with other Australian or foreign agencies as part of the application process.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
You are applying for a visa and need to provide personal history and character details
This form collects similar information about your background, employment, and associations, and may be required alongside Form 1399
✓ Check the current version and requirements on the Department of Home Affairs website or in your ImmiAccount
Form 80 (Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment)
You need to make a formal legal declaration about your service or other facts
A statutory declaration may be accepted in place of or in addition to this form for certain purposes
✓ Confirm with the Department whether a statutory declaration is acceptable for your specific application
Form 1282 (Statutory declaration)
You need to provide additional personal particulars beyond what is captured on Form 1399
This form captures extra details about your background, including addresses and employment, and may be requested
✓ Check your application checklist or the Department's website to see if Form 1221 is required
Form 1221 (Additional personal particulars information)
You need to update your personal details after submitting Form 1399
Keeping your details current is essential for processing; use this form to notify changes
✓ Submit Form 929 online via ImmiAccount or as advised by the Department
Form 929 (Change of address and/or passport details)
Deadline or filing window
There is no specific deadline for this form alone; it must be submitted with your visa or citizenship application before the Department makes a decision. Check your application lodgement date for any time limits.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all sections of the form in English, either by typing or using a pen in BLOCK LETTERS.
- 2Tick all applicable boxes and answer every question; do not leave blanks.
- 3Provide full details for any 'Yes' answers, especially for service history and memberships.
- 4Attach all supporting documents, such as military service papers or exemption certificates, with translations if not in English.
- 5Sign and date the form in the designated section.
- 6Keep a copy of the completed form and all attachments for your records.
- 7Submit the form to the Department of Home Affairs as instructed in your application checklist or online account.
How to file this form
- 1Download and open Form 1399 using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- 2Read the instructions and privacy notice on the first page.
- 3Fill in your personal details (name, date of birth, citizenship, etc.) in Part A.
- 4Answer all questions in Part B about your service history, memberships, and affiliations.
- 5If you answered 'Yes' to any questions, provide full details in the tables provided, including dates, ranks, and locations.
- 6Review your answers, sign and date the declaration, and attach all required supporting documents.
- 7Submit the completed form and attachments through your ImmiAccount or as directed by the Department.
Known limitations
- 1The form must be completed in English; if you provide documents in another language, you must attach certified translations.
- 2If you do not provide sufficient information, the Department may request clarification, which can delay your application.
- 3If you do not respond to a request for clarification within the set timeframe, the Department may make a decision without further action from you.
- 4The form is for declaration purposes only and does not guarantee a visa or citizenship outcome.
- 5You must keep a copy of the form and all attachments for your own records.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that you have the latest version of Form 1399 by visiting the Department of Home Affairs website.
- Verify the design date on the form (e.g., 09/20) to ensure it is current.
- Confirm that any instructions or requirements have not changed since the form was issued.
- Ensure you are using the form for the correct application type (visa or citizenship).
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- SRCForm 1399 is issued by the Department of Home Affairs, as stated on the form.
- SRCThe form is used for visa and citizenship applications, per the introductory text.
- SRCThe form includes questions about service history, memberships, and affiliations, as shown in the source excerpts.
- SRCThe form includes a declaration about information sharing and consent, as per the source text.
- SRCThe form advises keeping a copy for records, as stated on page 12.
- SRCThe form specifies that it must be completed in English and in BLOCK LETTERS if handwritten, per the source.
Common confusion points
Some applicants mistakenly think the form is only for military service, but it also covers government official roles and senior religious or cultural positions.
You must include all service history, even if it was short or unpaid.
If you answer 'Yes' to any question, you must provide full details; leaving the table blank may cause delays.
The form asks for 'other citizenship' – include all citizenships you hold, not just your current one.
You must sign the declaration; an unsigned form will be returned or rejected.
Translations of supporting documents must be certified; uncertified translations may not be accepted.
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