Form 47A: Details of child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over
Form 47A is the Department of Home Affairs form used to provide details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over who is included in, or connected to, a migration application.
This is the genuine Home Affairs PDF, unmodified. Source: Home Affairs official page.
What is Form 47A?
Form 47A, Details of child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over, collects the personal particulars of an adult dependent so the Department of Home Affairs can assess their dependency and include them correctly in a visa application. It covers the dependant's identity, relationship, financial dependency, study, and health and character information.
The form is a standard fillable PDF, so you can complete the fields here in your browser and download the finished file. It is used alongside a main visa application where an applicant needs to show that an adult family member is dependent on them.
Who files Form 47A?
- Visa applicants including an adult child or dependent relative in their application
- Families needing to show dependency of a family member aged 18 or over
- Applicants providing particulars of an adult dependant to the Department
- Representatives completing dependency details on an applicant's behalf
How to fill out Form 47A
- Enter the personal details of the dependent family member aged 18 or over.
- Describe the relationship to the main applicant and the basis of dependency.
- Provide information about the dependant's study, income, and support.
- Answer the health and character questions for the dependant.
- Lodge the completed form with the Department of Home Affairs together with the main visa application.
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Frequently asked questions
When do I need Form 47A?
You use it when a child or other family member aged 18 or over is a dependant who needs to be included in a visa application. The form provides the Department with the particulars needed to assess dependency.
What counts as dependency?
Dependency usually rests on financial reliance and, for some relatives, factors such as study or incapacity. The exact test depends on the visa, so check the Home Affairs guidance for the relevant subclass.