That is my understanding too.

It is also not required if only one parent has custody and is the only one travelling (as per the forms instructions).

 

Seniors,

Please let me know if I need to submit Form 1229 consent to grant an Australian visa for my 5-year-old son. My understanding is that it is required only for a child under the age of 18 not traveling with both parents or legal guardians.

https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/forms/documents/1229.pdf

hi, I am wondering about the same thing, could you please let me know what happened in your case.It is showing up as a required document, but when I read the guidance, it does not seem to e applicable. On the drop down box it gives you option to upload other documents, may be a marriage certificate would do?

 

Any Update ??

 

Form not required if both biological parents travelling with child.

 

I am in Australia already. My husband and daughter are applying for the visa. Do I need to give consent form 1229?

 

For my 491 visa application, Form 1229 is marked as a "required document", and it is also mentioned that "failure to attach any document will cause delay in processing". Is it OK to just fill out the form, if there is a chance that it will speed up the processing?

 

We have the same problem. We need to attach it but both parents are applying for the visa.
What did you end up doing @jaxxx123? Any advice?

 

We have the same problem. We need to attach it but both parents are applying for the visa.
What did you end up doing @jaxxx123? Any advice?

What is the big deal in filling up a form and attaching it? Shouldn't be a big issue and if the form asks for it, please do it.

 

Hi everyone,
I have the same problem. Both the parents are travelling, and it is still asking for 1229. I'm going to fill and attach it anyways. However, can anyone please share how you upload it? By filling it out and Signing it online or taking a print, signing it and then scanning and uploading?

 

There is no problem…it’s just a form.
Yeah… submitted the same….don’t need to take print out…u can if you want to…..I completed the form online and signed online as well…there are tools available
Cheers

 

Thank you so much for the prompt reply Mr. Kanav. I will do the same.

 

We have been asked the same both parents travelling. One is visitor and other is Resident return. Can anyone confirm what happened to the status of your visa application for child after providing 1229, also did you pur in both parents details.