What is Form 1229?
Form 1229 is a consent form required by non-accompanying parents or guardians to grant permission for a child under 18 to travel to Australia. This document is important for ensuring the child has legal authorization to enter the country, whether for a temporary visit or a permanent stay. It collects essential details about the child, the intended purpose of the trip, and the information of the non-accompanying parent or guardian. Properly filling out this form is vital for the child's safety and compliance with Australian immigration laws.
What is Form 1229 used for?
Form 1229 is essential for parents or guardians:
- Grants permission for a child under 18 to obtain an Australian visa for travel.
- Ensures all guardians agree on the child’s visa request and travel plans.
- Provides authorization to avoid future legal disputes regarding the child’s movements.
How to fill out Form 1229?
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Enter the child's full name, date of birth, passport number, and country of passport from their official documents.
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Provide the parent or legal guardian's full name, date of birth, residential address, relationship to the child, and contact details.
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Ensure all information matches the child's official documents.
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Fill out all required sections accurately to avoid delays.
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Double-check the information for accuracy.
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Download a copy of the completed form for your records.
Who is required to fill out Form 1229?
Non-accompanying parents or individuals with parental responsibility must complete Form 1229. If one parent holds sole decision-making authority, only that parent needs to sign the form.
After completion, the form is used by parents or legal guardians permitting their child under 18 to travel to Australia without them.
When is Form 1229 not required?
Form 1229 is not required when both parents or guardians travel with the child to Australia. If the child's home country allows travel without consent, or if there are no custody or residence disputes, the form is also unnecessary. For orphans with a guardian, only the guardian must sign the form if they are not accompanying the child.
When is Form 1229 due?
The deadline for Form 1229 is when a child under 18 years old plans to travel to Australia without their parent or guardian. The non-accompanying parent or persons with parental responsibility must complete and sign the form to give consent for the child's visa application, whether for temporary or permanent travel.
How to get a blank Form 1229?
To get a blank Form 1229, simply visit our website. The form is pre-loaded in our editor, allowing you to fill it out easily. Remember, our platform assists with filling and downloading forms, but not filing them.
How to sign Form 1229?
To sign Form 1229, ensure you provide a handwritten signature, as official sources do not recognize electronic or digital signatures. Along with the signed form, include a certified copy of the parent’s or guardian’s identification document featuring their handwritten signature. After completing the form in PDF Guru, download it for your records. Remember to check for the latest updates regarding any form requirements before submission, as PDF Guru does not support filing.
Where to file Form 1229?
To submit Form 1229, send it to the relevant processing office where you lodged your visa application. You can also bring it to the airport during check-in.
This form cannot be filed online. If related to an electronic visa, attach it via the eVisa website using your Transaction Reference Number, date of birth, and password.
