Form 1446: Withdrawal of a Visa Application
Form 1446 is the Department of Home Affairs form used to formally withdraw a visa application that has been lodged but not yet finally decided.
This is the genuine Home Affairs PDF, unmodified. Source: Home Affairs official page.
What is Form 1446?
Form 1446, Withdrawal of a Visa Application, lets an applicant tell the Department of Home Affairs that they no longer want their visa application to be processed. It collects the applicant and application details and a signed request confirming the withdrawal.
The form is a standard fillable PDF, so you can complete the fields here in your browser and download the finished file. Withdrawing an application can affect fees already paid and any bridging visa you hold, so consider your situation before you lodge the withdrawal.
Who files Form 1446?
- Applicants who want to withdraw a lodged visa application
- Sponsors or applicants stopping a visa process before a decision is made
- Representatives withdrawing an application on an applicant's instructions
- People who no longer need the visa they applied for
How to fill out Form 1446
- Enter your personal details and the details of the visa application you want to withdraw.
- Confirm the application reference or receipt information so the Department can identify it.
- State that you are requesting withdrawal of the application.
- Read the declaration, then sign and date the form.
- Lodge the completed form with the Department of Home Affairs office handling your application.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I get my visa application fee back if I withdraw?
Withdrawing an application does not automatically refund the application charge. Refunds are limited and depend on the circumstances. Check the current refund rules at the Home Affairs website.
What happens to my bridging visa if I withdraw?
A bridging visa is usually tied to a substantive application. Withdrawing the application can affect your bridging visa and your lawful status, so review your situation before you withdraw.