Form 1257 · Staying in Australia
Undertaking Declaration
What this official form is for and who lodges it. The form itself is only ever the Department's own document; nothing is completed or submitted here.
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Purpose
This form records a formal undertaking by an adult in Australia to take responsibility for the accommodation, support and general welfare of a child under 18 who will be staying in Australia without a parent, legal guardian or relative and outside an organised tour with its own care arrangements.
Who lodges it
The responsible nominee - an adult aged 21 or older who has been nominated by the child's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) to care for the child during their stay.
When it is used
It is used when a child intends to stay in Australia unaccompanied by a parent, guardian or relative, so a suitable adult in Australia can formally accept responsibility for their care and support.
Visas that commonly use this form
The official visa page lists what an application actually requires.
Official form
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