Can I edit my Australian visa application after submission?

Once you submit your visa application to the Australian Department of Home Affairs, it enters the processing stage.

During this phase, authorities carefully review your documents, verify your information, check your eligibility, and assess whether you meet all the requirements.

At this point, the process is largely out of your control. There’s nothing else left for you to do.

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If you notice that you made a mistake in your application after submitting it, here’s what to do and your chances of correcting the mistake.

Can I edit my visa application after submission to Australia?

Yes, you can edit your visa application after submission, but not directly. The system doesn’t allow you to edit the original form.

However, if you notice a mistake or need to update any part of your application, you can still correct it by submitting a notification of incorrect information.

In addition, you can provide additional information or update your information after submission through your ImmiAccount.

What if I make a mistake on my visa application in Australia?

If you make a mistake on your Australian visa application, it can affect the outcome of your application, potentially leading to delays, requests for additional documents, or even refusal.

Common mistakes, like incorrect personal details or missing information, can raise concerns with the Department of Home Affairs.

This is why you should promptly notify the Department of Home Affairs when you notice that you made a mistake in your application.

You need to correct errors as soon as possible to avoid delays or refusal of your visa application.

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You can update your details through your ImmiAccount or by submitting a “Notification of incorrect answer(s)” form.

The faster you act, the more likely it is that your case officer can make note of the changes and factor them into the decision process.

How to edit your Australian visa application after submission

If you made a mistake in your application, like wrong spelling, incorrect date of birth, or using an incorrect passport number, submit a “Notification of Incorrect Information” form to correct the mistake.

This form does not allow you to edit the mistake directly however, you use it to inform the Department of Home Affairs about the mistake/errors so they can correct them for you.

To do this:

• Log in to your ImmiAccount: Go to the ImmiAccount page and sign in with your account details.
• Open your application: Once logged in, find your visa application by clicking on the reference number of the application you want to correct.
• Go to “Update Us”: On the application details page, look for the ‘Update us’ link on the left-hand side and click on it.
• Submit a “Notification of Incorrect Answer(s)”: In the centre of the screen, click on the link titled ‘Notification of incorrect answer(s).’ This will take you to the form where you can correct any errors.
• Complete and submit the form: Fill out the online form with the correct information and submit it. This notifies the Department of Home Affairs of the changes.

For paper form corrections

If you cannot access the online form, you can:

• Download Form 1023 – Notification of Incorrect Information from the Department of Home Affairs website.
• Print it
• Fill out the form with your correct details and clearly explain the mistake.
• Scan and submit the completed form through your ImmiAccount or via email to the department.

Although you can’t directly edit the application you already submitted, you can request the Department of Home Affairs to correct any mistakes by submitting this “Notification of Incorrect Information” form.

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Aside from mistakes in your application, you can update other information like your residential address, email, or passport details.

How to update your residential or postal address after submitting your Australian visa application

If you change your address while your application is being processed, notify the Department of Home Affairs if:

• You’ll be living at a different address for more than 14 days
• Your mailing address changes

Here’s how to update your address:

• Log in to your ImmiAccount
• Click the ‘+’ icon to open your application details
• Select Update details
• Choose “change of address details”.
• Select the relevant applicant
• Tick the box for either the Residential address or Postal address
• Enter your new address
• Click Submit Form

How to update your email address after submitting your Australian visa application

If you change your email, update it with the authorities to ensure you receive updates about your application.

To this:

1. Log in to ImmiAccount
2. Click the ‘+’ icon to open your application details
3. Select Update details
4. Choose Change of email address details
5. Select the applicant and enter your new email
6. Click Next

You’ll receive an email with a confirmation link, click the link to verify your new email address.

How to update your passport details after submitting your Australian visa application

After submitting your application, you can update the following passport information in ImmiAccount:

• • Passport number
  • Name
  • Country of issue
  • Issue and expiry dates
  • Issuing authority

To update your passport details:

1. Log in to ImmiAccount
2. Click the ‘+’ icon to open your application details
3. Select Update details
4. Choose “change of passport details”.
5. Select the relevant applicant and provide your new passport details
6. Explain the reason for the change and submit

If required, you can also upload additional documents through your ImmiAccount.

How to upload additional documents through your ImmiAccount

If you’ve realized that you missed uploading an important document, you can still upload it or update your application through your ImmiAccount.

For example, if you missed a passport copy or uploaded an expired document, you can correct this by uploading the right version.

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This way, the immigration officer handling your case will have the correct information when reviewing your application.

To upload documents:

• Log in to your ImmiAccount.
• Select your submitted application.
• Upload the additional document and submit it.

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Before uploading your documents, label them correctly so that the case officer knows what the new document is replacing or clarifying.

What happens if I make a mistake and don’t notice until after my visa application is approved?

If your application was approved despite your mistake, it likely means the error was not significant enough to affect the approval process.

However, this doesn’t mean you should ignore it.

You need to correct any mistakes in your information, as they could cause issues later, especially when travelling or renewing your visa.

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Whether your visa has been approved or not, when you notice that you made a mistake in your application, contact the Department of Home Affairs to rectify the mistake as soon as possible.

While you can’t directly go back and edit your Australian visa application through the portal, you can correct any mistake by submitting the Notification of Incorrect Information form.

By uploading new documents through your ImmiAccount, contacting the Department of Home Affairs, or submitting a “Notification of Incorrect Information” form, you can correct any mistake you made in your application.

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And, ensure that your case officer has the correct details to assess your application.

Find more information about what happens after you submit your Australian visa application here.