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Form 888 Statutory Declaration by a Supporting Witness

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Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

Form 888

Statutory Declaration by a Supporting Witness

About Form 888

Australian Home Affairs statutory declaration form for supporting witnesses in partner or family visa applications.

Key Information

Form Number

Form 888Statutory Declaration by a Supporting Witness

Issuing Authority

Department of Home Affairs (Australia)

Year / Revision

Current edition

Official Source

Sourced from immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · Official source

Jurisdiction

australia · Australia

Format

Fillable PDF · Free to download and print · Available

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How to Fill Out Form 888

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Open Form 888 using the "Fill Online" button above, or download the blank PDF.

2

Read through the entire form before you begin to understand what information you will need.

3

Gather required documents: identification, financial records, and any supporting paperwork referenced in the form instructions.

4

Complete each section carefully. Required fields are typically marked with an asterisk (*).

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Double-check all entries for accuracy — especially names, dates, identification numbers, and dollar amounts.

6

Sign and date the form where indicated. Electronic signatures are accepted when filed through DocuHub.

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Save or print your completed form. Keep a copy for your records before submitting to Department of Home Affairs.

Who Needs Form 888?

Form 888 is used by applicants, families, attorneys, accredited representatives, and case managers to prepare Statutory Declaration by a Supporting Witness. Before filing, confirm that the current edition is still accepted by Department of Home Affairs in Australia.

Gather identification numbers, addresses, dates, account details, and supporting records before you start.

complete every identity, eligibility, and address history section consistently

assemble supporting evidence in the order requested by the official instructions

save a complete copy of the application packet before mailing or uploading

Filing guidance for Form 888

Form 888 is a immigration form from Department of Home Affairs. Use this checklist to prepare a clean PDF, verify the current edition, and avoid common filing issues without assuming exact fees or deadlines.

Filing checklist

Before preparing Form 888 (888), verify the identity of the form and gather the records the instructions call for.

  • Confirm the current edition date, fee, and filing channel on the government source.
  • Prepare identity, travel, family, employment, financial, and supporting evidence before filling.
  • Confirm the edition date, applicant details, eligibility category, addresses, travel history, and identity documents before filling.
  • Prepare evidence in the order requested by the official instructions, including translations when required.
  • Review every signature, interpreter, preparer, and continuation page before assembling the packet.

Common mistakes

  • Using an expired edition for an immigration filing.
  • Leaving eligibility questions, address history, signatures, interpreter sections, or preparer sections blank.
  • Uploading or mailing evidence without translations, labels, page order, or a complete copy of the filled form.

Submission notes

DocuHub prepares the fillable PDF; the issuing authority controls where and how the completed form is filed.

  • Verify the current filing channel, fee, lockbox, online account option, and evidence list on the official immigration source.
  • Do not rely on a saved address or fee schedule from an older packet; immigration instructions can change without the PDF layout changing.
  • Keep delivery tracking or portal confirmations with a copy of the complete application packet.

Official source verification

  • Open the official source at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au and compare the form name, form code, agency, and current edition.
  • If the official page shows a newer revision, fee schedule, filing address, or deadline, use the official page over any saved PDF copy.
  • Confirm the form applies to AU, especially when state, province, national, or agency-specific versions exist.

Recordkeeping

  • Save the final form, evidence index, translated documents, payment receipt, and delivery or upload confirmation together.
  • Keep a copy of the exact edition used so future notices can be compared against the submitted packet.

When to consult Department of Home Affairs

  • Consult the issuing immigration agency instructions or a qualified immigration attorney/accredited representative if eligibility, status, fee waiver, inadmissibility, or evidence requirements are unclear.
  • Use official instructions as the final authority for fees, edition dates, filing addresses, and online filing availability.

DocuHub helps you prepare a fillable PDF copy. It does not provide legal, tax, immigration, medical, or financial advice. Always confirm filing rules, fees, deadlines, and submission channels with the official source.

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Form 888 — Frequently Asked Questions

Australian Home Affairs statutory declaration form for supporting witnesses in partner or family visa applications.
You can fill out Form 888 online for free using DocuHub. Click "Fill Online Now" above to open the form in our browser-based editor. Enter your information, review for accuracy, then download or print. No software installation required.
Yes. Click "Download PDF" above to download a blank copy of Form 888. You can print it and fill it out by hand, or open it in any PDF reader.
Filling out Form 888 on DocuHub is completely free. However, Department of Home Affairs may charge a separate filing or processing fee when you submit the completed form. Check the form instructions or Department of Home Affairs's website for current fee schedules.
Filing deadlines vary depending on your specific situation and the requirements set by Department of Home Affairs. Check the official instructions accompanying Form 888 or visit Department of Home Affairs's website for the most current deadline information for the 2026 filing period.
The required supporting documents depend on the specific sections you need to complete. Generally, have your government-issued identification, relevant financial records, prior year filings (if applicable), and any correspondence from Department of Home Affairs readily available.
Yes! DocuHub auto-saves your progress as you fill out Form 888. You can close the browser and return later — your entries will be preserved for up to 30 days. Navigate back to the same form to continue.
Absolutely. DocuHub processes your form data entirely in your browser. Your personal information is never stored on our servers. The AI form filler only sees field names, not your actual data. All connections are encrypted with TLS 1.3.

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