VisaChief Form 40CH — Sponsorship for a child to migrate to Australia
Form 40CH is the sponsorship undertaking lodged by the parent, relative or guardian who is sponsoring a child applying to migrate to Australia (for example under a Child, Orphan Relative or Adoption visa). By completing it the sponsor formally agrees to support the child, including providing accommodation and financial assistance to meet the child's reasonable living needs for their first two years in Australia. It must be lodged together with the child's visa application (form 47CH) and the Visa Application Charge.
Who needs Form 40CH?
It must be completed by the sponsoring parent, relative or guardian, who must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen aged 18 years or over. Where the child is under 18, the sponsor or the child's current guardian completes it on the child's behalf.
Form 40CH form filler
Type your answers below, then generate a completed PDF to download. Fields you leave blank appear as “—” so you can finish them by hand.
About you (the sponsor)
Child's details
Your contact details
Your circumstances and finances
About your home
Sponsorship undertaking and declaration
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Form 40CH — frequently asked questions
What is Form 40CH used for?
Sponsorship for a child to migrate to Australia. Form 40CH is the sponsorship undertaking lodged by the parent, relative or guardian who is sponsoring a child applying to migrate to Australia (for example under a Child, Orphan Relative or Adoption visa). By completing it the sponsor formally agrees to support the child, including providing accommodation and financial assistance to meet the child's reasonable living needs for their first two years in Australia. It must be lodged together with the child's visa application (form 47CH) and the Visa Application Charge.
Is this Form 40CH generator free?
Yes. You can fill in your answers and download a completed Form 40CH PDF for free. We also link the official Form 40CH PDF from the Department of Home Affairs.
Is this the official government form?
No. VisaChief is independent and not affiliated with the Australian Government. Our generator produces a self-prepared working draft to help you prepare; always lodge the official form from immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Who needs to complete Form 40CH?
It must be completed by the sponsoring parent, relative or guardian, who must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen aged 18 years or over. Where the child is under 18, the sponsor or the child's current guardian completes it on the child's behalf.
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