Do I Need Form 80 for a Partner Visa?

What is Form 80 used for in a partner visa?

Form 80 is used in a partner visa to give the Department a full picture of the applicant's identity, addresses, travel, employment, education, military service and family. The Department uses it for the character and identity assessment and to compare the applicant's history with earlier applications. Our guide to Form 80 for a partner visa explains each part of the form.

Should I provide Form 80 before the Department asks?

Providing Form 80 before the Department asks is often sensible for a partner visa, because it is commonly requested and providing it at lodgement can avoid a later request and delay. The form must be accurate and complete when given, because a rushed Form 80 with gaps or errors creates more problems than it solves. Form 80 also asks about the applicant's travel over many years, and this section is where most errors appear. Old passports, airline records and earlier visa grant letters help rebuild the travel history accurately. Our list of partner visa documents shows where Form 80 sits in the full application. Our general Form 80 guide explains how to prepare it carefully.

Why do Form 80 answers need to match earlier visa applications?

Form 80 answers need to match earlier visa applications because the Department compares them, and differences in addresses, employment, relationship status or travel can be treated as false or misleading information. Under PIC 4020, false or misleading information can lead to refusal and, in some cases, a period during which further visas cannot be granted. Honest mistakes should be identified and explained. Our article on partner visa PIC 4020 explains the risk.

What is the difference between Form 80 and Form 1221?

The difference between Form 80 and Form 1221 is that Form 80 covers the applicant's full personal and character history, while Form 1221 asks for additional personal particulars and may be requested as well, often after lodgement. Both forms must be consistent with each other and with the application. Our article on Form 1221 for a partner visa explains when it is requested.

What should I do if I cannot remember every detail for Form 80?

An applicant who cannot remember every detail for Form 80 should use records such as old passports, employment documents and earlier visa grant letters, and give the best information available with a short explanation of any gap. Guessing dates without checking is risky, because guesses often conflict with earlier applications. Our article on conflicting statements in a partner visa explains how inconsistencies are assessed.

How does My Migration Lawyers prepare Form 80 for partner visa clients?

My Migration Lawyers prepares Form 80 by comparing the applicant's answers with their earlier visa applications, travel records and documents before anything is lodged, so differences are found and explained by the firm rather than discovered by the Department. Where the history includes a past conviction, a refusal or a gap in employment, the firm addresses it directly. Applicants can speak with our partner visa lawyers before completing the form.