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Form 1454: Request for approval to travel under condition 8570
Form 1454 is used by holders of subclass 785 (Temporary Protection) and 790 (Safe Haven Enterprise) visas to request approval to travel under visa condition 8570. You must submit this form before travelling to any country you were found to need protection from, or to any other country unless the Minister approves the travel.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1454 - Request for approval to travel under condition 8570
Form 1454 is used by holders of subclass 785 (Temporary Protection) and 790 (Safe Haven Enterprise) visas to request approval to travel under visa condition 8570. You must submit this form before travelling to any country you were found to need protection from, or to any other country unless the Minister approves the travel.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not travel before you receive written approval – doing so may result in automatic visa cancellation.
- 2Travelling to a country you claimed protection from without approval
- 3Providing false information or fraudulent documents – this can lead to refusal or visa cancellation
- 4Not including evidence of permission to enter the destination country (e.g., a visa or entry permit)
- 5Submitting documents in a language other than English without NAATI-accredited translations
Plain English
If you have a Temporary Protection or Safe Haven Enterprise visa, you usually cannot travel to the country you fled or to other countries without permission. This form asks for details about where you want to go and why, so the Department of Home Affairs can decide whether to approve your trip. You also need to show evidence like a visa or letter from the country you plan to visit, and any documents explaining your reason for travel.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form before you travel. There is no specific deadline, but you must wait for the Department's written approval before leaving Australia. Approval is not automatic, so apply well in advance of your planned departure.
- 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 hold a subclass 785 (Temporary Protection) or 790 (Safe Haven Enterprise) visa and need approval to travel outside Australia.
- Use this form before travelling to any country you were found to need protection from, or to any other country, as required by visa condition 8570.
- Use this form to provide details of your intended travel, including countries, dates, and your travel document information.
- Use this form to seek written approval from the Department of Home Affairs for your travel, as travel without approval breaches your visa condition.
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Use this form or another form?
Appointing a migration agent or legal practitioner
To authorise someone to provide immigration assistance on your behalf
✓ Check Form 956 requirements on the Department's website
Appointing an authorised recipient
To authorise someone to receive written communications about your travel request
✓ Check Form 956A requirements on the Department's website
Applying for a visa or other immigration benefit
This form (1454) is only for travel approval, not for visa applications
✓ Check the Department's website for the correct application form
Different form depending on the visa type
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed deadline, but you must apply well before your planned travel date. The Department may take time to process your request, so submit early.
Before you submit
- 1Provide accurate and truthful information; false information may lead to refusal.
- 2Provide your Convention Travel Document details as required.
- 3Ensure your travel document is valid for at least the duration of your proposed travel.
- 4Do not purchase airline tickets or finalise travel arrangements before receiving approval.
- 5Complete all sections, including details of all countries you intend to enter or transit through.
- 6Sign and date the form.
- 7Keep a copy of the completed form and all attachments for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Complete the form with your personal details, travel plans, and reasons for travel.
- 2Attach any supporting documents, such as a copy of your travel document.
- 3Submit the form to the Department of Home Affairs as instructed on the form or website.
- 4Wait for the Department's decision on your travel request.
- 5Do not travel until you receive written approval from the Department.
Known limitations
- 1The Department cannot guarantee processing before your intended travel date.
- 2Purchasing airline tickets does not guarantee approval of your travel request.
- 3You must not travel to your country of claimed protection without approval.
- 4This form is only for travel approval; it is not a visa application.
- 5You must have a valid travel document to submit this form.
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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 the form (design date 11/22).
- Verify that the form number is 1454.
- Review the instructions on pages 1-2 for conditions and requirements.
- Ensure you provide all required details, including travel dates and countries.
- Check if you need to attach additional pages if you are visiting more than four countries.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm number 1454 confirmed from source.
- SRCDesign date 11/22 confirmed from source.
- SRCCondition 8570 mentioned in source.
- SRCSubclass 785 and 790 visas mentioned in source.
- SRCRequirement to provide Convention Travel Document details confirmed.
- SRCWarning about false information and potential refusal confirmed.
- SRCAdvice about not purchasing tickets before approval confirmed.
- SRCInformation about immigration assistance and forms 956 and 956A confirmed.
Common confusion points
The difference between a migration agent and an authorised recipient – they serve different purposes and require separate forms (956 vs 956A).
Whether you need approval to travel to any country – yes, condition 8570 requires approval for travel to any country, including transit.
Whether you can travel to your country of origin without approval – no, you need approval even for that country.
Whether you need to list all countries you will transit through – yes, you must provide details of all countries you intend to enter.
Whether you can submit the form with approximate travel dates – yes, but you must provide at least the month and year.
Whether you need to attach additional sheets if you have more than four countries – yes, use additional pages as needed.
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