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Form 929: Change of contact and/or passport details
Form 929 is used by visa holders to notify the Department of Home Affairs of changes to their contact details or passport information. It ensures your visa records stay current and accurate.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 929 - Change of contact and/or passport details
Form 929 is used by visa holders to notify the Department of Home Affairs of changes to their contact details or passport information. It ensures your visa records stay current and accurate.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to update your passport details before travelling, which can cause delays at the border.
- 2Providing incorrect or incomplete information, which can delay processing
- 3Not updating your passport before international travel, leading to boarding issues
- 4Failing to notify of a change of address, causing missed official correspondence
- 5Using the wrong form (e.g., Form 929 vs. Form 1022) for your situation
Plain English
If you have a visa and your address, phone, email, or passport changes, you need to tell the Department of Home Affairs using this form. It keeps your details up to date so you don't miss important messages about your visa.
Submission Date
- Filing date: You should submit the form as soon as possible after any change. There is no specific deadline, but updating promptly avoids issues with visa conditions or communication.
- 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 your residential, postal, or email address changes while you hold a visa.
- Use this form when you get a new passport or your passport details change (e.g., renewal, correction).
- Use this form to update your contact details if you are a visa applicant with a pending application.
- Use this form if you are a sponsor or nominator and your contact details have changed.
- Do not use this form for changes to your visa conditions or to apply for a new visa – those require different forms.
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Use this form or another form?
Situation: You need to change your visa conditions or apply for a new visa
Why it matters: Form 929 only updates personal details, not visa status
✓ Check before you continue: Confirm the correct visa application form on the Home Affairs website
Likely form: Form 1005 (Application for a visa) or specific visa application form
Situation: You are an Australian citizen updating passport details
Why it matters: Form 929 is for visa holders, not citizens
✓ Check before you continue: Visit the Australian Passport Office website
Likely form: Not this form – use the Australian Passport Office
Situation: You need to update your address for a bridging visa or while awaiting a decision
Why it matters: This is the standard way to update contact details for visa matters
✓ Check before you continue: Ensure you have your visa reference number or client ID
Situation: You are updating details for a business sponsor (e.g., change of address)
Why it matters: Different forms may apply depending on your role
✓ Check before you continue: Review the Home Affairs website for sponsor obligations
Likely form: Form 929 or Form 1023 (Notification of change of address for business)
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed filing deadline, but you should update your details within 14 days of any change to stay compliant with visa conditions.
Before you submit
- 1Have your client ID or visa reference number ready.
- 2Provide your full name, date of birth, and current passport details.
- 3Include your new residential and postal addresses, and your email and phone number.
- 4If updating passport details, attach a clear copy of your new passport bio page.
- 5Check if you need to notify the Department within 14 days of the change – this is a common visa condition.
- 6Submit the form online through ImmiAccount if possible – it's faster and you get a receipt.
- 7If lodging by paper, mail the form to the address listed on the form – check the current address.
- 8Keep a copy of the form and any confirmation for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Download Form 929 from the Home Affairs website or log in to ImmiAccount.
- 2Complete the form with your personal details, including your current and new information.
- 3Attach any required documents, such as a copy of your new passport.
- 4Submit the form online via ImmiAccount, or print and mail the paper form to the address provided.
- 5Wait for a confirmation – online submissions usually get an immediate acknowledgement.
- 6If you don't receive confirmation within a reasonable time, contact Home Affairs to check.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not update your address for other government agencies – you may need to notify them separately.
- 2If you have a visa application in progress, updating your details via Form 929 may not automatically update your application – check with Home Affairs.
- 3The form cannot be used to change your name – you may need to provide legal documents and use a different process.
- 4If you are outside Australia, the processing time may be longer, and you may need to contact the nearest Australian embassy or consulate.
- 5Not all visa subclasses require you to notify changes – check your visa conditions.
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 form is used to update your contact details or passport information with the Department of Home Affairs. It is an ongoing requirement for visa holders, and there is no fee for lodging it.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the current version of Form 929 on the Home Affairs website – older versions may not be accepted.
- Ensure you have the latest form if you are lodging online via ImmiAccount.
- If lodging a paper form, download the current PDF from the official website.
- Verify that the form number is 929 and the department is Home Affairs (not Immigration – the name changed).
- Look for the date on the form – usually at the bottom – to confirm it's recent.
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- SRCNot confirmed in official sourceform details based on general knowledge of Home Affairs procedures.
- SRCNot confirmed in official sourcespecific processing times and fees are not stated.
- SRCNot confirmed in official sourceexact form version and submission methods may vary.
- SRCNot confirmed in official sourcelegal obligations and visa conditions are not detailed here.
- SRCNot confirmed in official sourcecontact details and mailing addresses are not provided.
- SRCNot confirmed in official sourcethis guidance is for general information only.
Common confusion points
People often think they can update their passport details online through ImmiAccount, but Form 929 is still required for certain visa holders or when ImmiAccount is not available.
There is confusion about whether you need to submit a separate Form 929 for each family member included on your visa, or if one form covers everyone.
Some visa holders mistakenly believe they only need to notify the Department of a change of residential address, but the form also covers changes to email, phone, and passport details.
It is common to forget that you must notify the Department of a change of address or passport within a specific timeframe, even though the form itself may not state the deadline clearly.
People often mix up when to use Form 929 versus when to notify the Department through a visa application or other online service, especially if they have a pending application.
There is confusion about whether a temporary absence from your usual address counts as a change of address that needs to be reported on Form 929.
Applicants sometimes provide only their new passport number but forget to include the old passport details, which the Department may need to link the records.
Some people are unsure whether they need to submit Form 929 if they have already updated their details with another Australian government agency, such as Services Australia.
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