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Form 80: Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment
Form 80 is a detailed personal particulars and character assessment form used by the Department of Home Affairs. It collects information about your identity, addresses, employment, education, and travel history to help assess your character for a visa application.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 80 - Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment
Form 80 is a detailed personal particulars and character assessment form used by the Department of Home Affairs. It collects information about your identity, addresses, employment, education, and travel history to help assess your character for a visa application.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Providing false or misleading information on this form can lead to your visa being refused.
- 2Leaving gaps in your address history without explanation
- 3Not listing all countries you've visited or lived in
- 4Forgetting to include all employment or education periods
- 5Using abbreviations or unclear handwriting if filling by hand
Plain English
This form is a long questionnaire the Australian government uses to check your background. You fill it out with your personal details, where you've lived, worked, studied, and travelled. It's part of making sure you're a person of good character for a visa.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form when the Department of Home Affairs requests it, usually as part of your visa application. There's no fixed deadline—it depends on your specific application process.
- 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 the Department of Home Affairs requests personal particulars and character assessment details.
- It is typically required for visa applicants aged 16 and over as part of character checks.
- Complete it only if you have been asked to submit it by the department.
- It is not a standalone application but a supporting document for a visa application.
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Use this form or another form?
If you are under 16 years old
The form states it is for applicants aged 16 and over
✓ Check your visa application instructions.
If you have already submitted a similar form (e.g., Form 1221)
The department may require this specific form
✓ Confirm with the department if Form 80 is necessary.
You may still need to complete Form 80 if requested
If you are applying for a visa that does not require character assessment
Character assessment is a key part of this form
✓ Check your visa requirements.
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed deadline for Form 80. Submit it when the Department of Home Affairs asks for it, usually with your visa application or during processing.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all sections in English.
- 2Provide personal details exactly as they appear on official documents.
- 3Answer all questions, including character questions.
- 4If you answer 'Yes' to any character question, provide full details and attach court documents.
- 5Provide your address history for the last 10 years (or 30 years for refugee/humanitarian visas) in chronological order without gaps.
- 6Keep a copy of the completed form for your records.
- 7Sign and date the form where required.
How to file this form
- 1Read the instructions on the form carefully before starting.
- 2Complete Part A with your personal details, including any previous names or citizenship.
- 3Complete Part B with your passport or travel document details.
- 4Complete Part D with your address and contact details, including all email addresses.
- 5Complete Part K with your character declarations, answering each question honestly.
- 6If you answered 'Yes' to any character question, provide a detailed explanation and attach relevant court documents.
- 7Review the entire form for accuracy and completeness, then submit it as directed by the department (e.g., via ImmiAccount or by mail).
Known limitations
- 1The form must be completed in English.
- 2It is only for applicants aged 16 years and over.
- 3It requires detailed personal and character information, which may be time-consuming to gather.
- 4Providing false or misleading information may result in visa refusal.
- 5The form asks for sensitive information, including criminal history and addresses.
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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 80 is the current version as indicated by the design date (03/21). Check the Department of Home Affairs website for any updates before use.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the Department of Home Affairs website for the latest version of Form 80.
- Verify that the design date (03/21) is still current.
- Ensure you are using the form version that matches your visa application requirements.
- Review any updates to instructions or privacy notices associated with the form.
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- SRCForm 80 is for personal particulars and character assessment.
- SRCIt is to be completed by applicants aged 16 years or over.
- SRCThe form must be completed in English.
- SRCThe department advises keeping a copy of the completed form.
- SRCThe form includes questions about citizenship, passport, addresses, and character.
- SRCCharacter questions cover charges, convictions, domestic violence, and other matters.
- SRCIf answering 'Yes' to any character question, you must provide details and attach court documents.
- SRCThe form has a design date of 03/21 and includes privacy information under the Privacy Act 1988.
Common confusion points
Not completing the form in English.
Not providing address history in chronological order or leaving gaps.
Forgetting to answer all character questions.
Not attaching court documents when answering 'Yes' to a character question.
Using a name that does not match official documents.
Not keeping a copy of the completed form.
Assuming the form is not required if you have a clean record – it is still mandatory when requested.
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