Form 1194 – Certification of Immigration Status (Fillable PDF)

Form 1194 is the official Australian Certification of Immigration Status used when you need to prove your visa status for a Departing Australia Superannuation Payment (DASP) claim, bank verification, or any other official purpose. The form is required for former temporary residents who have left Australia and no longer hold citizenship or permanent residency.

What is Form 1194 and when do you need it?

The Department of Home Affairs issues Form 1194 to certify whether you are a former temporary resident, a New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident. You will need this certification if you are:

• Applying for a DASP claim with your superannuation fund.
• Providing proof of immigration status to a financial institution.
• Requesting the cancellation of a Temporary Resident visa.

Key sections of Form 1194 explained

Form 1194 contains four main parts:

1. Applicant details – name, date of birth, passport number, and contact information.
2. Visa information – visa subclass, grant date, and expiry date.
3. Certification request – choose whether you need a certification of status or a visa cancellation.
4. Signature & declaration – sign and date the form to confirm the information is correct.

How to complete Form 1194 online with Formize

Instead of downloading, printing, and scanning, you can fill the form directly in your browser using Formize’s secure PDF filler. Follow these simple steps:

Common mistakes to avoid

• Leaving the passport number blank – the form will be rejected.
• Using an outdated visa subclass number.
• Forgetting to sign the declaration page.
• Submitting the form to the wrong department (it must go to the Department of Home Affairs).

Where to submit the completed form

Once you have filled and signed Form 1194, you can submit it by:

• Mailing it to the address printed on the form.
• Uploading a scanned copy via the Department of Home Affairs online portal.

Make sure to keep a copy of the signed PDF for your records.