Form 80 for Skilled Visa Applicants

Skilled visa applicants for subclasses 189, 190, and 491 may be required to complete Form 80 — Australia's Personal Character Assessment — as part of their application. This guide explains what Form 80 involves for skilled migration applicants.

Skilled visa subclasses covered

Other skilled visa subclasses — including 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage), 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme), and 187 (Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme) — may also require Form 80. Check your ImmiAccount for whether Form 80 has been requested.

When is Form 80 required for skilled visas?

Form 80 is not automatically required for all skilled visa applicants. It is requested by the Department of Home Affairs based on individual circumstances, including:

• Having lived in certain countries for 12 months or more in the past 10 years
• Having a criminal history in any country
• Previous visa refusals, cancellations, or deportations
• A processing officer request during assessment

Common sections for skilled visa applicants

Employment history (Part K)

Skilled visa applicants typically have detailed employment histories. Part K requires a complete employment history with no gaps — including roles in your home country, any bridging visa periods, and roles while on previous Australian visas. This must be consistent with your skills assessment and the employment history in your Expression of Interest.

Address history (Part F)

All residential addresses since age 16, covering multiple countries if you have worked internationally. Even short-term accommodation between permanent addresses must be included.

Travel history (Part I)

All international travel over the past 10 years, including trips between your home country and Australia and any other countries visited for work or tourism. See the Form 80 travel history guide.

Education (Part J)

All educational institutions from secondary school onward, including the institutions whose qualifications were used in your skills assessment.

Criminal history (Part O)

All criminal charges and convictions in any country. Non-disclosure can result in visa refusal regardless of the nature of the underlying matter. See the Form 80 criminal history guide.

Consistency with other visa documents

For skilled visa applications, Form 80 must be consistent with your Expression of Interest, skills assessment documentation, and any other documents you have provided. Pay particular attention to employment history dates, job titles, and employer details.

How to prepare

Use the Form 80 checklist to gather your information. For skilled visa applicants, also have your skills assessment letter, Expression of Interest details, and any previous Australian visa documents to hand for cross-referencing.