Form 1229 (Consent to Minors Travelling) is required when a child under 18 will travel to or from Australia without both parents or legal guardians present. It shows up most often as part of a subsequent entrant application for a dependent child joining a parent whose visa has already been granted.
When it's required
If the applicant is a child under 18 who will be travelling without both parents or legal guardians, Form 1229 is required alongside a certified copy of photo ID for each parent or guardian who isn't travelling with the child.
What goes with it
- A completed Form 1229
- Certified photo ID for each parent or legal guardian not travelling with the child
The photo ID for each non-travelling parent or guardian generally needs to be certified as a true copy — check the current list of accepted certifying authorities (such as a Justice of the Peace or notary) for your specific country, since accepted certifiers can differ by document type and location.
Where it comes up
This form appears in VisaPacks' subsequent entrant checklists wherever a dependent child is the applicant, since that's the situation it's designed for — a child joining a parent in Australia after that parent's own visa has already been granted.
Frequently asked questions
When is Form 1229 required?
When the visa applicant is a child under 18 who will travel to or from Australia without both parents or legal guardians present. It most often appears in a subsequent entrant application for a dependent child joining a parent already in Australia.
Who has to consent on Form 1229?
Each parent or legal guardian who is not travelling with the child gives consent, and a certified copy of photo ID is provided for each of them.
What do I attach with Form 1229?
A completed Form 1229 plus a certified copy of photo ID for each non-travelling parent or legal guardian. Check the accepted certifying authorities for your country, as they can differ by document and location.