See the Withdrawing my Australian visa application as well on here. If you have changed your mind and now wish to withdraw your visa application then you have to complete a form for this. Note that removing the visa application from your ImmiAccount does not withdraw the application for the Australian visa be this a spouse visa or carer visa. You have to give written notice for this.
Note that you can withdraw the Australian visa application by advising them in writing before they have made a decision about your application. You are going to need to complete Form 1446 for this. Also note that your withdrawal notice has to include your name, date of birth and also your reference number. If there was more than one person over the age of 18 on the application form then they will also need to add their signature.
If you have applied online then you will have to attach the signed form to the account so that it becomes the written notice of your withdrawal of the visa application.
Withdrawing my Australian visa application
Summary of Visa Application Withdrawal Process
Form 1446: Legal Requirements
Under section 49 of the Migration Act 1958, applicants may withdraw their visa applications by providing written notice using Form 1446.
Steps to Withdraw a Visa Application
To withdraw a visa application, or on behalf of another, submit Form 1446 ensuring all sections are completed, and the declaration is signed and dated. Withdrawal by one applicant does not affect other applicants; each must submit written notice. This form can be used for multiple applicants in a combined application.
Submission Methods
Attach the completed form to your ImmiAccount or send it to the relevant processing center. The address can be found in your application acknowledgment correspondence. If unspecified, send it to your nearest department office.
Who Can Withdraw a Visa Application?
– Any applicant who made a visa application.
– Authorized persons acting on the applicant’s behalf (e.g., migration agents).
– Parents or guardians must sign for applicants under 18.
Application Status Post-Withdrawal
Once withdrawn, no further action can be taken on that application. Future visa considerations require a new application. Remaining applicants in a combined application will continue to have their applications considered.
Immigration Status After Withdrawal
For applicants in Australia, any associated bridging visa ceases 28 calendar days post-withdrawal. Without another visa or Australian citizenship, the applicant becomes an unlawful non-citizen, subject to detention and removal.
Application Charge
The visa application charge is non-refundable, except under limited circumstances as detailed in Form 1424.
Contact Information
For general enquiries, call 131 881 during business hours in Australia, or contact your nearest Australian mission if outside Australia. Lastly also see the Australian Prospective Marriage Visa Documents as well as the Remaining Relative Visa.
Australian Form 1446
