Australian Values

Values Statement Visa Selector

From 15 October 2007, all applicants aged 18 years and over are required to sign a values statement when applying for selected visas. There are two different values statements. The statement you are required to sign depends on the visa you are applying for.

There are a small group of visas that do not have the Australian Values Statement requirement.

Select your visa subclass to find out more about the Australian Values Statement requirement for that visa.

Bridging Visa A (Subclass 010)

Bridging Visa B (Subclass 020)

Bridging Visa C (Subclass 030)

Bridging Visa (Prospective Applicant) (Subclass 040)

Bridging Visa (Non-Applicant) (Subclass 041)

Bridging Visa (Prospective Protection Visa Applicant) (Subclass 042)

Bridging Visa E (Subclass 050)

Bridging Visa (Protection Visa Applicant) Onshore (Subclass 051)

Bridging Visa F (Subclass 060)

Bridging Visa Removal Pending (Subclass 070)

Spouse Visa: Offshore Temporary and Permanent (Subclass 309 and 100)

Child Visa (Offshore) (Subclass 101)

Adoption Visa (Subclass 102)

Parent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 103)

Interdependency Visa: Offshore Temporary and Permanent (Subclasses 310 and 110)

Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Offshore) (Subclass 114)

Remaining Relative Visa (Offshore) (Subclass 115)

Carer Visa (Offshore) (Subclass 116)

Orphan Relative Visa (Offshore) (Subclass 117)

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclasses 119 and 857)

Labour Agreement (Subclasses 120 and 855)

Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 121/856)

Distinguished Talent Visa (Offshore) (Subclass 124)

Business Talent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 132)

Contributory Parent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 143)

Former Resident Visa (Subclass 151)

Five Year Resident Return (Return Residence) Visa (Subclass 155)

Three Month Resident Return (Return Residence) Visa (Subclass 157)

Provisional Resident Return Visa (Subclass 159)

Business Owner (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 160)

Senior Executive (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 161)

Investor (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 162)

State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 163)

State/Territory Sponsored Senior Executive (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 164)

State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 165)

Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173)

Contributory Parent (Migrant) Visa (from Subclass 173 to 143)

Skilled - Independent Visa (Subclass 175)

Skilled - Sponsored Visa (Subclass 176)

Refugee Visa (Subclass 200)

Refugee - In Country Special Humanitarian Visa (Subclass 201

Refugee - Global Special Humanitarian Visa (Subclass 202)

Refugee - Emergency Rescue Visa (Subclass 203)

Refugee - Women At Risk Visa (Subclass 204)

Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)

Emergency (Permanent Visa Applicant) Visa (Subclass 302)

OTH - Emergency (Temporary Visa Applicant) Visa (Subclass 303)

Spouse Visa: Offshore Temporary and Permanent (Subclass 309 and 100)

Family - Interdependency Visa (Subclass 310)

Investor Retirement Visa (Subclass 405)

Retirement Visa (Subclass 410)

Exchange Visa (Subclass 411)

Foreign Government Visa (Subclass 415)

Special Programs Visa (Subclass 416)

Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)

Educational Visa (Subclass 418)

Visiting Academic Visa (subclass 419)

Entertainment Visa (Subclass 420)

Sport Visa (Subclass 421)

Medical Practitioner Visa (Subclass 422)

Media and Film Staff Visa (Subclass 423)

Domestic Worker (Diplomatic/Consular) Visa (Subclass 426)

Domestic Worker (Executive) Visa (Subclass 427)

Religious Worker Visa (Subclass 428)

Occupational Trainee Visa (Subclass 442)

Special Category New Zealand Citizens Visa (Subclass 444)

Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445)

Secondary Movement Offshore Entry Visa (Subclass 447)

Kosovar Safe Haven Visa (Subclass 448)

Humanitarian Stay Visa (Subclass 449)

Secondary Movement Relocation Visa (Subclass 451)

Business (Short Stay) Visa (Subclass 456)

Temporary Business (Long Stay) - Standard Business Sponsorship Visa (Subclass 457)

Sponsored Business Visitor Visa (Subclass 459)

New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 461)

Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462)

Professional Development Visa (Subclass 470)

Skilled - Regional Sponsored Visa (Subclass 475)

Skilled - Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)

Skilled - Graduate (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 485)

Skilled - Regional Sponsored Visa (Subclass 487)

ELICOS Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 570) - Assessment Level 1

ELICOS Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 570) - Assessment Level 2

ELICOS Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 570) - Assessment Level 3

ELICOS Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 570) - Assessment Level 4

Schools Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 571) - Assessment Level 1

Schools Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 571) - Assessment Level 2

Schools Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 571) - Assessment Level 3

Schools Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 571) - Assessment Level 4

Vocational Education and Training Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 572) - Assessment Level 1

Vocational Education and Training Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 572) - Assessment Level 2

Vocational Education and Training Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 572) - Assessment Level 3

Vocational Education and Training Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 572) - Assessment Level 4

Higher Education Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 573) - Assessment Level 1

Higher Education Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 573) - Assessment Level 2

Higher Education Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 573) - Assessment Level 3

Higher Education Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 573) - Assessment Level 4

Postgraduate Research Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 574) - Assessment Level 1

Postgraduate Research Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 574) - Assessment Level 2

Postgraduate Research Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 574) - Assessment Level 3

Postgraduate Research Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 574) - Assessment Level 4

Non Award Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 575) - Assessment Level 1

Non Award Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 575) - Assessment Level 2

Non Award Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 575) - Assessment Level 3

Non Award Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 575) - Assessment Level 4

AusAID or Defence Sponsored Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 576) - Assessment Level 2

Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 580)

Medical Treatment (Short Stay) Visa (Subclass 675)

Tourist Visa (Subclass 676)

Sponsored Family Visitor (Short Stay Sponsored) Visa (Subclass 679)

Medical Treatment (Long Stay Visitor) Visa (Subclass 685)

Return Pending Visa (Subclass 695)

Transit Visa (Subclass 771)

Border Visa (Subclass 773)

Temporary Protection Visa (Subclass 785)

Temporary (Humanitarian Concern) Visa (Subclass 786)

Witness Protection (Trafficking) Visa (Subclass 787)

Territorial Asylum (Subclass 800)

Spouse Visa: Onshore Temporary and Permanent (Subclasses 820 and 801)

Child Visa (Onshore) (Subclass 802)

Aged Parent (Residence) Visa (Subclass 804)

Family - Confirmatory Visa (Subclass 808)

Interdependency Visa: Onshore Temporary and Permanent (Subclasses 826 and 814))

Spouse Visa: Onshore Temporary and Permanent (Subclasses 820 and 801)

Interdependency Visa: Onshore Temporary and Permanent (Subclasses 826 and 814)

Permanent Resident Of Norfolk Island Visa (Subclass 834)

Visa Remaining Relative Visa (Onshore) (Subclass 835)

Carer Visa (Onshore) (Subclass 836)

Family - Orphan Relative (Child Residence) Visa (Subclass 837)

Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Onshore) (Subclass 838)

Established Business in Australia (Subclass 845)

Regional Established Business in Australia (Subclass 846)

Witness Protection (Trafficking) Permanent Visa (Subclass 852)

Labour Agreement (Subclasses 120 and 855)

Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclasses 121 and 856)

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclasses 119 and 857)

Distinguished Talent Visa (Onshore) visa (Subclass 858)

Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) Visa (Subclass 864)

Permanent Protection Visa (Subclass 866)

Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 884)

Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) Visa (from Subclass 884 to Subclass 864)

Skilled – Independent (Residence) visa (subclass 885)

Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) visa (subclass 886)

Skilled – Regional (Residence) visa (subclass 887)

Business Owner (Residence) visa (Subclass 890)

Investor (Residence) visa (Subclass 891)

State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner (Residence) visa (Subclass 892)

State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Residence) visa (Subclass 893)

Crew Travel Registration - Electronic Record Only Visa (Subclass 942)

Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) (Business Entrant) Visa (Subclass 956)

Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) (Visitor) Visa (Subclass 976)

Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) (Business) (Short Validity) Visa (Subclass 977)

Diplomatic Visa (Subclass 995)

Australian Declaratory (Administrative Only) Visa (Subclass 998)

Values statement requirement

The Australian Values Statement - Provisional and Permanent requirement applies to this visa
See: Australian Values Statement Provisional and Permanent

Values statement requirement

The Australian Values Statement - Temporary applies to this visa
See: Australian Values Statement Temporary

Values statement requirement

The Australian Values Statement does not apply to this visa.

More information about this visa is available.
See: Spouse Visa: Offshore Temporary and Permanent (Subclass 309 and 100)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Child Visa (Offshore)(Subclass 101)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Parent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 103)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Interdependency Visa: Offshore Temporary and Permanent (Subclasses 310 and 110)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Offshore) (Subclass 114)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Remaining Relative Visa (Offshore)(Subclass 115)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Carer Visa (Offshore)(Subclass 116)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclasses 119 and 857)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Labour Agreement (Subclasses 120 and 855)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclasses 121 and 856)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Distinguished Talent Visa (Offshore) (Subclass 124)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Business Talent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 132)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Contributory Parent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 143)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Former Resident Visa (Subclass 151)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Business Owner (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 160)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Senior Executive (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 161)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Investor (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 162)

More information about this visa is available.
See: State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 163)

More information about this visa is available.
See: State/Territory Sponsored Senior Executive (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 164)

More information about this visa is available.
See: State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 165)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Contributory Parent (Migrant) Visa (from Subclass 173 to 143)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Skilled - Independent Visa (Subclass 175)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Skilled - Sponsored Visa (Subclass 176)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Refugee Visa (Subclass 200)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Refugee - In Country Special Humanitarian Visa (Subclass 201)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Refugee - Global Special Humanitarian Visa (Subclass 202)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Refugee - Emergency Rescue Visa (Subclass 203)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Refugee - Women At Risk Visa (Subclass 204)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Spouse Visa: Offshore Temporary and Permanent (Subclass 309 and 100)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Family - Interdependency Visa (Subclass 310)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Investor Retirement Visa (Subclass 405)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Retirement Visa (Subclass 410)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Exchange Visa (Subclass 411)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Foreign Government Visa (Subclass 415)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Special Programs Visa (Subclass 416)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Educational Visa (Subclass 418)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Visiting Academic Visa (subclass 419)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Entertainment Visa (Subclass 420)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Sport Visa (Subclass 421)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Medical Practitioner Visa (Subclass 422)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Media and Film Staff Visa (Subclass 423)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Domestic Worker (Diplomatic/Consular) Visa (Subclass 426)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Domestic Worker (Executive) Visa (Subclass 427)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Religious Worker Visa (Subclass 428)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Occupational Trainee Visa (Subclass 442)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Secondary Movement Offshore Entry Visa (Subclass 447)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Secondary Movement Relocation Visa (Subclass 451)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Temporary Business (Long Stay) - Standard Business Sponsorship (Subclass 457)

More information about this visa is available.
See: New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 461)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Professional Development Visa (Subclass 470)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Skilled - Regional Sponsored Visa (Subclass 475)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Skilled - Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Skilled - Graduate (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 485)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Skilled - Regional Sponsored Visa (Subclass 487)

More information about this visa is available.
See: ELICOS Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 570) - Assessment Level 1

More information about this visa is available.
See: ELICOS Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 570) - Assessment Level 2

More information about this visa is available.
See: ELICOS Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 570) - Assessment Level 3

More information about this visa is available.
See: ELICOS Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 570) - Assessment Level 4

More information about this visa is available.
See: Schools Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 571) - Assessment Level 1

More information about this visa is available.
See: Schools Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 571) - Assessment Level 2

More information about this visa is available.
See: Schools Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 571) - Assessment Level 3

More information about this visa is available.
See: Schools Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 571) - Assessment Level 4

More information about this visa is available.
See: Higher Education Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 573) - Assessment Level 1

More information about this visa is available.
See: Higher Education Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 573) - Assessment Level 2

More information about this visa is available.
See: Higher Education Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 573) - Assessment Level 3

More information about this visa is available.
See: Higher Education Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 573) - Assessment Level 4

More information about this visa is available.
See: Postgraduate Research Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 574) - Assessment Level 1

More information about this visa is available.
See: Postgraduate Research Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 574) - Assessment Level 2

More information about this visa is available.
See: Postgraduate Research Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 574) - Assessment Level 3

More information about this visa is available.
See: Postgraduate Research Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 574) - Assessment Level 4

More information about this visa is available.
See: Non Award Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 575) - Assessment Level 1

More information about this visa is available.
See: Non Award Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 575) - Assessment Level 2

More information about this visa is available.
See: Non Award Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 575) - Assessment Level 3

More information about this visa is available.
See: Non Award Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 575) - Assessment Level 4

More information about this visa is available.
See: Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 580)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Seeking Protection

More information about this visa is available.
See: Witness Protection (Trafficking) Visa (Subclass 787)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Spouse Visa: Onshore Temporary and Permanent (Subclasses 820 and 801)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Child Visa (Onshore) (Subclass 802)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Aged Parent (Residence) Visa (Subclass 804)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Interdependency Visa: Onshore Temporary and Permanent (Subclasses 826 and 814)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Spouse Visa: Onshore Temporary and Permanent (Subclasses 820 and 801)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Interdependency Visa: Onshore Temporary and Permanent (Subclasses 826 and 814)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Remaining Relative Visa (Onshore) (Subclass 835)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Carer Visa (Onshore)(Subclass 836)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Onshore) (Subclass 838)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Established Business in Australia (Subclass 845)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Regional Established Business in Australia (Subclass 846)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Witness Protection (Trafficking) Permanent Visa (Subclass 852)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Labour Agreement (Subclasses 120 and 855)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclasses 121 and 856)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclasses 119 and 857)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Distinguished Talent Visa (Onshore) visa (Subclass 858)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) Visa (Subclass 864)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Seeking Protection

More information about this visa is available.
See: Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 884)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) Visa (from Subclass 884 to Subclass 864)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Skilled – Independent (Residence) visa (subclass 885)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) visa (subclass 886)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Skilled – Regional (Residence) visa (subclass 887)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Business Owner (Residence) visa (Subclass 890)

More information about this visa is available.
See: Investor (Residence) visa (Subclass 891)

More information about this visa is available.
See: State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner (Residence) visa (Subclass 892)

More information about this visa is available.
See: State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Residence) visa (Subclass 893)