Form 1563 · Character or identity
Statement of Character
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 is used to declare character-related matters relevant to a visa application, allowing an applicant to disclose criminal history, security concerns, and related background so the department can consider character requirements.
Who lodges it
The visa applicant completes and signs the form, and the declarations may also cover other people included in the same visa application.
When it is used
It is used during a visa application when character information must be declared, with supporting court or order documents attached where any matter is disclosed.
Official form
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