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Form 1447: No Further Stay waiver request
Form 1447 is used to request a waiver of the 'No Further Stay' condition (8503, 8534, 8535, or 8540) on a temporary Australian visa. You submit it when you want to apply for another visa while still in Australia, but your current visa prevents you from doing so.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1447 - No Further Stay waiver request
Form 1447 is used to request a waiver of the 'No Further Stay' condition (8503, 8534, 8535, or 8540) on a temporary Australian visa. You submit it when you want to apply for another visa while still in Australia, but your current visa prevents you from doing so.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is waiting too long — submit before your visa expires.
- 2Submitting after your visa has already expired – you may become unlawful and lose eligibility.
- 3Providing incomplete or incorrect personal details, causing processing delays.
- 4Not including certified copies of your passport or supporting documents.
- 5Submitting documents in a language other than English without NAATI-accredited translations.
Plain English
If your Australian visa has a 'No Further Stay' condition, you normally can't apply for most other visas while you're in Australia. This form lets you ask the Department of Home Affairs to remove that condition so you can apply for a new visa before your current one runs out. You'll need to give strong reasons and supporting documents.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form before your current visa expires. There is no specific deadline, but you must lodge it while you are still in Australia and before your visa period ends.
- 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 request a waiver of the No Further Stay condition (8503, 8534, 8535, or 8540) on your visa.
- You can apply online via the Department's website, or by email or post if you cannot apply online.
- You must provide supporting documents, such as medical reports or evidence of family relationship.
- The waiver is not automatic; you must demonstrate compelling and compassionate circumstances.
- If your visa expires before a decision, you may become unlawful, so apply well before expiry.
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Use this form or another form?
You have a No Further Stay condition and want to apply for another visa while in Australia
This waiver is required before you can apply for a new visa
✓ Check if your visa has condition 8503, 8534, 8535, or 8540
You don't have a No Further Stay condition
You may not need a waiver; apply directly for a new visa
✓ Check your visa conditions via VEVO
You previously applied for a waiver and it was refused
You can re-apply only if you have new and substantially different reasons
✓ Review the refusal reasons and gather new evidence
Deadline or filing window
Lodge the form before your current visa expiry date. If you're applying online, the system will record the submission time. For email or post, ensure it's sent well in advance to account for processing delays.
Before you submit
- 1Certified copy of the personal particulars page of your passport.
- 2Supporting documents (e.g., medical reports, evidence of family relationship).
- 3NAATI accredited English translations for any documents not in English.
- 4No photographs are required as evidence.
- 5Complete all sections of the form, including personal details and reasons for the waiver.
- 6Attach the completed form and supporting documents to your email or post.
- 7If applying online, use the online form on the Department's website.
- 8Consider applying well before your visa expires to avoid becoming unlawful.
How to file this form
- 1Check your visa conditions via VEVO to confirm you have a No Further Stay condition.
- 2Gather required documents: certified copy of passport, evidence, and translations if needed.
- 3Complete Form 1447 with all details, including reasons for the waiver.
- 4Submit online via the Department's website, or email to [email protected], or post to GPO Box 9984 Sydney NSW 2001.
- 5Keep a copy of your application and all supporting documents for your records.
- 6Wait for the decision; processing times are up to 28 days.
Known limitations
- 1A decision not to waive condition 8503, 8534, 8535, or 8540 cannot be reviewed by the Administrative Review Tribunal or another Department office.
- 2The Minister for Home Affairs does not have power to intervene in a refusal.
- 3You can re-apply for a waiver only if you have new and substantially different reasons.
- 4If your visa expires before a decision, you become unlawful and may be detained.
- 5If your visa has already expired, you must visit a Department office as soon as possible.
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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->Form 1447 is used to request a waiver of the No Further Stay condition (8503, 8534, 8535, or 8540) on a temporary visa. Processing times are generally up to 28 days, but may take longer if you are invited to provide further information or undergo a medical examination.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify you are using the latest version of Form 1447 from the official Department of Home Affairs website.
- Check your visa conditions via VEVO to confirm you have a No Further Stay condition.
- Review the current processing times on the Department's website, as they may vary.
- Ensure you have read the privacy notice (Form 1442i) for how your information is handled.
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Sources
- SRCProcessing times are generally up to 28 days (Form p.1).
- SRCIf your visa expires before a decision, you become unlawful (Form p.1).
- SRCYou must provide a certified copy of the personal particulars page of your passport (Form p.1).
- SRCDocuments not in English must be accompanied by NAATI accredited translations (Form p.1).
- SRCA decision not to waive cannot be reviewed by the Administrative Review Tribunal (Form p.1).
- SRCYou can re-apply only with new and substantially different reasons (Form p.1).
- SRCSubmit online, by email to [email protected], or by post to GPO Box 9984 Sydney NSW 2001 (Form p.1).
- SRCThe form includes sections for personal details, assistance received, and reasons for waiver (Form p.3-4).
Common confusion points
Assuming the waiver is automatic – it is not; you must provide compelling reasons.
Not providing certified copies or NAATI translations for non-English documents.
Submitting without supporting evidence – the form requires documentary proof.
Thinking you can appeal a refusal – the decision is not reviewable.
Re-applying with the same reasons – you need new and substantially different reasons.
Waiting until after visa expiry to apply – you become unlawful immediately.
Confusing the online form with other visa application forms – use the specific No Further Stay waiver form.
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