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Form 1436: Adding an additional applicant to a visa application
Form 1436 is used to add an additional applicant (a dependent or partner) to an existing visa application. It is for when the person being added is a dependent or partner of the main applicant who lodged the original application.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1436 - Adding an additional applicant to a visa application
Form 1436 is used to add an additional applicant (a dependent or partner) to an existing visa application. It is for when the person being added is a dependent or partner of the main applicant who lodged the original application.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Not including the required documentary evidence for the additional applicant is a common mistake.
- 2Failing to include all required supporting documents
- 3Providing incorrect or incomplete information about the additional applicant
- 4Not paying the correct visa application charge
- 5Missing signatures on the declaration
Plain English
This form lets you add your partner or dependent child to a visa application you have already lodged. You need to fill it out and send it with supporting documents about the person being added, and pay any extra fees.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form while the original visa application is still being processed, before a decision is made. There is no specific deadline mentioned, but it should be done as soon as possible after the original application is lodged.
- 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 to add a dependent or partner to a visa application that has already been lodged.
- You can only use this form before the Department of Home Affairs makes a decision on the original application.
- The visa subclass you applied for must allow additional applicants to be added after lodgement.
- This form covers identity, health, character, payment, and declaration sections for the additional applicant.
- You must pay the relevant visa application charges and include evidence of payment with the form.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Visa does not allow adding applicants
You may need to lodge a new visa application for the additional person
✓ Check your visa conditions or contact the Department
Original application already decided
The additional applicant may need to apply separately or as a subsequent entrant
✓ Check the decision letter or visa conditions
Adding a child born after the original application
Some visas allow automatic addition of children; check with the Department
✓ See homeaffairs.gov.au for guidance
May need a different form or process
Need to add a person to a visa application that is not yet lodged
Form 1436 is only for adding to an already lodged application
✓ Lodge the original application first
Use the original application form
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed deadline, but you should submit the form before the original visa application is decided. Delaying may affect the processing of both applications.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all sections of Form 1436 for the additional applicant, including identity, health, character, and payment details.
- 2Attach copies of the additional applicant's passport and national identity documents, if applicable.
- 3Provide details of any overseas travel for the additional applicant in the last 5 years, including dates and countries.
- 4Answer all health and character questions truthfully; include details and court documents if you answer 'Yes'.
- 5Calculate the total visa application charge using the fee tables on the Department's website and pay the correct amount.
- 6Sign the declaration as the main applicant, and have the additional applicant (or parent/guardian if under 18) sign as required.
- 7Keep a copy of the completed form and all attachments for your records.
- 8Lodge the form and payment within 30 days of making the payment online, if applicable.
How to file this form
- 1Download and print Form 1436 from the Department of Home Affairs website.
- 2Fill in the additional applicant's personal details, including family name, given names, and date of birth.
- 3Complete Part C (health) and Part D (character) sections, providing full details for any 'Yes' answers.
- 4Calculate the payment amount using the fee tables on the Department's website and pay via the 'My Payments' section of ImmiAccount or other accepted methods.
- 5Attach the payment receipt and all required supporting documents to the form.
- 6Submit the completed form by mail or electronically as instructed by the Department, ensuring it is lodged before the original application is decided.
Known limitations
- 1This form cannot be used if the original visa application has already been decided.
- 2The visa subclass must explicitly allow additional applicants to be added after lodgement; otherwise, this form is invalid.
- 3You must pay the full additional applicant charge; the form will not be processed without payment.
- 4The additional applicant must meet health and character requirements; providing false information can lead to refusal and penalties.
- 5If the additional applicant is under 18, both parents or a person with legal custody must sign the declaration.
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->Form 1436 is for adding an additional applicant to an existing visa application after lodgement but before a decision is made. It is only valid if the original visa allows adding applicants at this stage.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form design date (11/20) to ensure you are using the current version.
- Verify the visa subclass allows adding applicants after lodgement before completing the form.
- Review the payment requirements on the Department's website, as fees may have changed since the form was published.
- Ensure you have the latest privacy notice (Form 1442i) and understand how your information will be used.
- Confirm that all required supporting documents are included, such as identity documents and character evidence.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm 1436 (Design date 11/20) - Page 1: states the form is for adding an additional applicant after lodgement and before decision, and that it can only be used if the visa allows it.
- SRCForm 1436 - Page 4: includes sections for identity documents, Chinese Commercial Code, and travel history.
- SRCForm 1436 - Page 5: covers health details and character declarations, including court orders.
- SRCForm 1436 - Page 6: provides payment instructions, including the need to refer to the Department's website for fees and payment methods.
- SRCForm 1436 - Page 7: contains the declaration and signature requirements, including for minors.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific fee amounts or processing times; these are subject to change and not listed on the form.
Common confusion points
People often confuse this form with a new visa application; it is only for adding to an existing application.
The form asks about 'national identity documents' – this includes any government-issued ID, not just a passport.
For the character section, you must declare any court orders even if they are old or spent; there is no time limit mentioned.
The payment section requires you to calculate the fee yourself; many people underpay or overpay because they don't check the current fee schedule.
The declaration must be signed by the main applicant AND the additional applicant (or parent/guardian); missing signatures cause delays.
If the additional applicant has lived outside their passport country for more than 3 consecutive months in the last 5 years, you must provide details for each country.
The form says 'Do not include time spent in Australia' for the travel question – this is often misinterpreted.
You must attach a copy of the payment receipt; some people forget to include it, leading to rejection.
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