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Character Declarations

Dear Client,

Before your visa can be approved you must show you meet the character requirements for that visa. Please complete the below list of character questions for VisaEnvoy to apply on your behalf. 

Character Declarations

"*" indicates required fields

Name
Usually first four letters of your surname followed by 4 digits, for example: SMIT0003
Has any applicant ever been charged with any offence that is currently awaiting legal action?*
Has any applicant ever been convicted of an offence in any country (including any conviction which is now removed from official records)?*
Has any applicant ever been the subject of a domestic violence or family violence order, or any other order, of a tribunal or court or other similar authority, for the personal protection of another person?*
Has any applicant ever been the subject of an arrest warrant or Interpol notice?*
Has any applicant ever been found guilty of a sexually based offence involving a child (including where no conviction was recorded)?*
Has any applicant ever been named on a sex offender register?*
Has any applicant ever been acquitted of any offence on the grounds of unsoundness of mind or insanity?*
Has any applicant ever been found by a court not fit to plead?*
Has any applicant ever been directly or indirectly involved in, or associated with, activities which would represent a risk to national security in Australia or any other country?*
Has any applicant ever been charged with, or indicted for: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, torture, slavery, or any other crime that is otherwise of a serious international concern?*
Has any applicant ever been associated with a person, group or organisation that has been or is involved in criminal conduct?*
Has any applicant ever been associated with an organisation engaged in violence or engaged in acts of violence (including war, insurgency, freedom fighting, terrorism, protest) either overseas or in Australia?*
Has any applicant ever served in a military force, police force, state sponsored / private militia or intelligence agency (including secret police)?*
Has any applicant ever undergone any military/paramilitary training, been trained in weapons/explosives or in the manufacture of chemical/biological products?*
Has any applicant ever been involved in people smuggling or people trafficking offences?*
Has any applicant ever been removed, deported or excluded from any country (including Australia)?*
Has any applicant ever overstayed a visa in any country (including Australia)?*
Has any applicant ever had any outstanding debts to the Australian Government or any public authority in Australia?*
If the matter relates to a criminal conviction, provide: the date and nature of the offence full details of the sentence dates of any period of imprisonment or other detention.
Client declaration*
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