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Form 888: Supporting statement in relation to application for a partner visa
Form 888 is a supporting statement for Partner or Prospective Marriage visa applications. It is completed by someone who knows the visa applicant and their partner or fiancé(e) and can comment on the history and genuineness of the relationship. The Department uses this form to assess the social aspects of the relationship.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 888 - Supporting statement in relation to application for a partner visa
Form 888 is a supporting statement for Partner or Prospective Marriage visa applications. It is completed by someone who knows the visa applicant and their partner or fiancé(e) and can comment on the history and genuineness of the relationship. The Department uses this form to assess the social aspects of the relationship.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't lie on this form – it's a criminal offence with penalties up to 10 years in prison.
- 2Providing false or misleading information can lead to visa refusal and criminal charges.
- 3Forgetting to attach the form to your ImmiAccount application.
- 4Not having the supporter sign and date the form.
- 5Not providing evidence of the supporter's identity.
Plain English
If you're applying for a partner visa, you need someone who knows you and your partner well to fill out this form. They'll describe your relationship and confirm it's real. The person must be 18 or older and provide proof of who they are.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be completed and submitted as part of the partner visa application. There's no separate deadline, but it must be included with the application when it's 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
- Complete this form if you are a friend, family member, or other person who knows the visa applicant and their partner or fiancé(e) well.
- Use this form to provide a supporting statement about the genuineness and continuity of the relationship.
- You must be at least 18 years old to complete this form.
- The form is submitted as part of the Partner or Prospective Marriage visa application via ImmiAccount.
- You may be asked to provide up to 3 separate statements, so this form can be used multiple times if needed.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
You are the visa applicant
This form is for supporters, not applicants.
✓ Check the Department of Home Affairs website for the correct application form.
Main visa application form (not specified in this source)
You are the partner or fiancé(e) of the applicant
You may also need to provide evidence of your relationship, but this form is for third-party supporters.
✓ Confirm with the Department whether you need to complete a separate form.
Your own supporting statement (not a specific form)
You do not know the applicant or their partner personally
The Department requires the supporter to know the couple and their relationship history.
✓ Consider whether you can genuinely provide a statement; otherwise, do not complete this form.
Deadline or filing window
Submit the form with your partner visa application. There's no separate deadline, but it must be included when you lodge your application.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all sections in English using block letters.
- 2Sign and date the form in the designated section.
- 3Attach a copy of your identity document (e.g., passport, driver's licence) as evidence of your name and age.
- 4If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, include evidence of that status (e.g., passport or visa grant notice).
- 5Ensure the visa applicant or their appointed representative attaches the completed form to the visa application in ImmiAccount.
- 6Keep a copy of the completed form and all attachments for your records.
- 7Double-check that all information is true and correct before submission.
How to file this form
- 1Download and open Form 888 using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- 2Fill in your personal details, including your name, address, and contact information.
- 3Provide the visa applicant's name and how long you have known them.
- 4Write a statement about how you know the applicant and their partner, and why you believe the relationship is genuine and continuing.
- 5Sign and date the form.
- 6Give the completed form to the visa applicant or their appointed representative to attach to their ImmiAccount application.
- 7Submit the visa application through ImmiAccount as per the Department's instructions.
Known limitations
- 1You must be at least 18 years old to complete this form.
- 2You must personally know the visa applicant and their partner or fiancé(e) and be able to comment on their relationship.
- 3The form must be completed in English.
- 4The form is only for Partner (subclass 820/801, 309/100) or Prospective Marriage (subclass 300) visa applications.
- 5You may be asked to provide up to 3 separate statements, but each must be submitted with the application.
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->This is the current version of Form 888 as of the design date 11/24. It is used for supporting statements in Partner or Prospective Marriage visa applications.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that you are using the version with design date 11/24.
- Verify that the form number is 888 and the title matches 'Supporting statement in relation to a Partner or Prospective Marriage visa application'.
- Download the latest version from the Department of Home Affairs website to ensure it is current.
- Check that the form is in English and that you are using the official PDF version.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm title: 'Supporting statement in relation to a Partner or Prospective Marriage visa application'
- SRCForm number: 888
- SRCDesign date: 11/24
- SRCIssuing agency: Department of Home Affairs (Australia)
- SRCKey requirement: Supporter must be at least 18 years old and know the applicant and partner.
- SRCSubmission method: Attach to visa application in ImmiAccount.
- SRCPenalty warning: False statements can lead to 10 years imprisonment and/or a fine of AUD 313,000.
- SRCPrivacy: Personal information is handled per the Privacy Act 1988 and form 1442i.
Common confusion points
Who completes the form? It is the supporter, not the visa applicant or their partner.
Do you need to be an Australian citizen? No, but you must provide evidence of your identity and, if applicable, your residency status.
Can you submit the form separately? No, it must be attached to the visa application in ImmiAccount.
What if you don't have a passport? You can provide other identity documents, such as a driver's licence or national ID.
Is the form mandatory? It is a supporting statement, but it helps the Department assess the relationship; you may be asked to provide it.
Can you submit more than one statement? Yes, up to 3 separate statements may be requested, but each must be completed on a separate form.
What if you make a mistake? Correct it before signing and submitting; do not use correction fluid on the form.
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