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Form 888: Supporting statement in relation to application for a partner visa
Form 888 is a supporting statement for partner visa applications submitted to the Department of Home Affairs. It provides additional information about the relationship between the visa applicant and their partner in Australia to demonstrate the genuineness and continuing nature 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 visa applications submitted to the Department of Home Affairs. It provides additional information about the relationship between the visa applicant and their partner in Australia to demonstrate the genuineness and continuing nature of the relationship.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is providing generic statements without specific examples and evidence to support claims about the relationship.
- 2Providing inconsistent information between different forms
- 3Not including enough evidence to support claims
- 4Failing to address potential concerns about relationship genuineness
- 5Submitting incomplete sections
Plain English
If you're applying to live in Australia with your partner, this form helps explain your relationship story. It's a chance to provide evidence that your relationship is real and ongoing, which is important for your visa application.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form as part of your complete partner visa application package, typically alongside the main application forms and required evidence.
- 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 applying for a partner visa (subclass 820/801, 309/100, or 300)
- Include when you need to provide additional relationship evidence
- Required when applying for a prospective marriage visa subclass 300
- Use when the relationship has existed for less than 12 months
- Include when applying for a temporary partner visa (subclass 820)
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Use this form or another form?
Applying for a partner visa from outside Australia
Main application form
✓ Check current subclass requirements
Applying for a partner visa from inside Australia
Main application form
✓ Ensure correct visa subclass
Applying for a prospective marriage visa
Main application form
✓ Verify marriage intentions
Applying for a temporary partner visa
Supporting form
✓ Check relationship duration requirements
Applying for a permanent partner visa
Supporting form
✓ Ensure relationship evidence is current
Deadline or filing window
Submit this form as part of your complete partner visa application package. There is no separate deadline for this form itself, but the entire application should be submitted as soon as you have all required documents.
Before you submit
- 1All sections completed fully and honestly
- 2Relationship evidence attached and referenced
- 3Statutory declarations included where required
- 4Contact information is current
- 5All names and dates are consistent across forms
- 6Recent relationship evidence provided
- 7No contradictory information with other forms
- 8Digital copies of all supporting documents
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest version of Form 888 from the Department of Home Affairs website
- 2Complete all sections with specific details about your relationship
- 3Gather supporting evidence and documents
- 4Complete statutory declarations if required
- 5Submit through ImmiAccount with your main application
- 6Keep a copy of your complete application for records
Known limitations
- 1This form does not replace the main visa application form
- 2Cannot be used as standalone evidence of relationship genuineness
- 3May not be sufficient for complex relationship histories
- 4Does not provide immigration advice or guarantee approval
- 5Cannot be used for partner visas other than those specified
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->The current version of Form 888 is valid as of the most recent update, but applicants should always check the Department of Home Affairs website for the latest version before submitting.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Updated requirements for relationship evidence
- New sections addressing COVID-19 impacts on relationships
- Clarification on financial dependency requirements
- Updated guidance on providing statutory declarations
- Enhanced privacy provisions
- Modified requirements for same-sex relationship evidence
Quick Facts
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm 888 is available on the Department of Home Affairs website
- SRCThe form is specifically for partner visa applications
- SRCSupporting statements are a standard requirement for partner visas
- SRCCurrent version must be used for all applications
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Processing times for partner visas
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific evidence requirements for all relationship aspects
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Changes in form requirements due to policy updates
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Exact contact information for form-related inquiries
Common confusion points
Confusing when both partners need to submit separate statements
Uncertainty about what constitutes sufficient evidence
Not understanding how to address periods of separation
Misunderstanding requirements for same-sex relationships
Confusion about financial dependency requirements
Unclear guidance on providing evidence of shared living arrangements
Not knowing how to handle previous marriages or relationships
Confusion about the difference between temporary and permanent visa requirements
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