Form 1229: Consent to Grant an Australian Visa to a Child Under the Age of 18 Years
Form 1229 records the consent of a person with legal rights over a child for an Australian visa to be granted to that child under the age of 18. Fill in the official PDF below and download it.
This is the genuine Home Affairs PDF, unmodified. Source: Home Affairs official page.
What is 1229?
Where a child under 18 applies for a visa but not everyone with a legal right to decide where the child lives is also applying, the Department of Home Affairs generally needs their consent. Form 1229 records that a parent or other person with legal responsibility agrees to the grant of the visa, which helps address concerns about a child being removed from a person who has lawful custody or access.
The form asks for the child details, the details of the person giving consent, the nature of their legal relationship to the child, and their signed agreement. In some cases a court order or other evidence of custody or access may be needed, so check what supporting documents are required for the particular situation.
Who files 1229?
- A parent not migrating with a child who consents to the child being granted a visa
- A person with legal custody or access rights to a child under 18
- Guardians or others with a legal right to decide where the child lives
- Applicants asked by Home Affairs to provide consent for a child visa
How to fill out 1229
- Enter the child full name, date of birth and passport details.
- Enter the details of the person giving consent and their legal relationship to the child.
- State whether any court order about custody, residence or access applies to the child.
- Attach supporting evidence of the legal relationship or custody where it is required.
- Sign the consent declaration and lodge the form with the Department of Home Affairs with the child visa application.
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Frequently asked questions
When is form 1229 needed?
It is generally needed when a child under 18 is applying for a visa and a parent or other person with a legal right to decide where the child lives is not also applying. Their consent helps address concerns about lawful custody and access.
Do I need a court order?
Not always, but where custody, residence or access is governed by a court order, the department may ask to see it. Check what supporting evidence is required for the specific situation before lodging.