Form 1281: Australian Values Statement
Form 1281 is the Australian Values Statement, a short declaration certain visa applicants sign to confirm they will respect the Australian way of life and obey the laws of Australia. Fill in the official PDF below and download it.
This is the genuine Home Affairs PDF, unmodified. Source: Home Affairs official page.
What is 1281?
The Australian Values Statement is a declaration that an applicant has read or had explained the statement about Australian society and values, and that they will respect the Australian way of life and obey the laws of Australia. It applies to applicants for many visa types, usually those aged 18 or over, as part of the visa application process.
Form 1281 is short and mainly records the applicant identity details and the signed statement. Signing it is a required step for the relevant visa types, and the commitment it expresses is taken seriously as part of the character and integrity expectations attached to holding an Australian visa.
Who files 1281?
- Visa applicants aged 18 or over who are required to sign the values statement
- Applicants for visa subclasses that include the Australian Values Statement requirement
- People completing the statement as part of a wider visa application
- Anyone directed by Home Affairs to sign form 1281
How to fill out 1281
- Read the Australian Values Statement in full, or have it explained to you.
- Enter your identity details as they appear on your visa application.
- Confirm that you will respect the Australian way of life and obey the laws of Australia.
- Sign and date the declaration.
- Lodge the signed statement with the Department of Home Affairs as part of your visa application.
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Frequently asked questions
Who has to sign the Australian Values Statement?
It applies to applicants for many visa types, generally those aged 18 or over. Whether you need to sign depends on the visa you are applying for, so check the requirements for your subclass.
What am I agreeing to by signing?
You are confirming that you have read or had explained the statement about Australian society and values, and that you will respect the Australian way of life and obey the laws of Australia.