Applying for this visa
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These pages provide information to help you understand and apply for this visa. For more detailed information, please read the Special Migration visa information booklet.
See: Booklet 8, Special Migration
Application charge
You must pay a non-refundable application charge when you lodge your visa application.
See: Fees & Charges
Other costs
In addition to the application charge you will need to pay for any required health examinations. You may also be required to pay a charge for obtaining police checks. This charge varies from country to country. When you are required to obtain your own police checks, you are personally responsible for all arrangements. There may be other costs associated with the application, such as translating documents into English.
Application checklist
The application checklists details the information and supporting documents that you must provide with your application. If you do not lodge all of the necessary documents, a decision may be made on the information that you have provided.
See: Application checklist Former Resident Visa (Subclass 151) (32KB PDF file)
Information to help you prepare your application
Certifying and translating documents, communicating with the department, using a migration agent, authorising another person to receive information from the department, and receiving assistance with your application.
See: Information to Help You Prepare Your Application
Application form
You must complete the application form and attach all necessary documentation as described in the Application checklist.
See: Form 47SV Application for special migration to Australia (863KB PDF file)
How and where to lodge your application
For this visa, you can be in or outside Australia at the time of application and at the time of grant. You must lodge your application by post or courier at the following addresses:
By post:
Special Migration Application
GPO Box 717
Canberra ACT 2601
AUSTRALIA
By courier:
Special Migration Application
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Ground Floor
3 Lonsdale St
Braddon ACT 2617
AUSTRALIA
After you lodge your application
Information about what happens after you lodge your application.
See: After You Lodge Your Application
More information
If you have read all available information for this visa and you still require assistance, you can contact the department.
See: More Information