Step 2 - Australian Organisation Applies to be a Sponsor

Sponsorship form

Complete the sponsorship application form and attach all necessary documentation as outlined in the sponsorship checklist.
See: Form 1377 Application for approval as a temporary residence sponsor (252KB PDF file)

Sponsorship checklist

The sponsorship application checklist details the documents the sponsor needs to provide with their sponsorship application. Complete applications are likely to be processed more quickly. Incomplete applications may be delayed or, in some cases, refused.
See: Sponsorship Document Checklist ( 51KB PDF file)

Sponsorship fee

There is a non-refundable fee for applications.
See: Specialist Entry Visa Charges

How and where to apply

Sponsors can apply for approval as a special program sponsor through the department.
See: Hobart Special Program Processing Centre

After the sponsor applies

The application for sponsorship will be considered by the department. In some cases the sponsor may be asked to provide additional information to enable a decision to be made.

If the application is approved, the department will send the sponsor a sponsor approval letter by post or email. This letter is to be retained and a copy provided to each applicant the sponsor invites to participate in their special program. The visa applicant will be required to provide, with their visa application, the sponsor approval letter or a receipt that the sponsorship application has been lodged.

If the sponsorship is not approved, the department will send the sponsor a refusal letter by post or email advising of the decision, reasons for the decision and information about any review rights.

Where should I go now?

See: Step 3 –Applicant Applies for the Visa