Form 929: Change of Address and/or Passport Details

Migratio Editorial · Last updated 6 August 2026

TL;DR: Form 929 is the targeted form for updating your residential address or passport details with the Department of Home Affairs. It's used by both visa applicants with a pending application and people who already hold a visa. For a straightforward passport renewal or address change with nothing else going on, Form 929 is generally the more specific choice over the broader Form 1022; if other circumstances have changed at the same time, Form 1022 may be more appropriate. Some visa subclasses also support updating address and passport details directly through ImmiAccount's online services rather than a form upload — check what's available for your visa before defaulting to the form.

Of all the Home Affairs notification forms, Form 929 covers the two changes that come up most often for the widest range of people — a new address and a new passport. Because it applies to both pending applicants and existing visa holders, it's one of the more frequently used forms in the system, and one of the simpler ones to get right. This guide covers who uses it, how it differs from the broader Form 1022, what happens when your passport changes mid-application, and how to actually submit it.

Who uses Form 929

Form 929 is used by two overlapping groups: people with a visa application still being processed, and people who already hold a visa and need to update their details on file. Unlike some Home Affairs forms that only apply pre-decision, Form 929 has an ongoing use for current visa holders — your address and passport details on file with the Department don't become irrelevant just because your visa has been granted, particularly since visa holders can be contacted, and passport details can matter for travel and future applications.

It's commonly used for: moving house while an application is pending or after a visa is already held; renewing an expiring passport; replacing a lost or stolen passport with a new one; and correcting a passport number or expiry date that was recorded incorrectly.

Form 929 vs Form 1022

Both forms can be used to update a passport or address, which is where the confusion usually comes from. The practical distinction: Form 929 is purpose-built and narrower — address and passport details only. Form 1022 is broader and covers a wider set of changed circumstances, of which a passport or address change is just one category among many (relationship status, employment, family composition, and more).

For a clean, standalone passport renewal or address change with nothing else going on, Form 929 is generally the more targeted choice. If several things have changed at once — for example, a passport renewal that also reflects a legal name change, or an address change alongside a new relationship status — Form 1022 may be the more appropriate single form to cover everything together, since it's designed to capture a broader circumstance change in one submission. See our Form 1022 guide for the fuller picture of what it covers.

Updating details while an application is on foot vs via ImmiAccount

For some visa subclasses, Home Affairs offers a self-service option to update address and passport details directly through ImmiAccount's online services, rather than uploading a completed form. Whether this is available depends on your specific visa subclass and application status — it isn't universal across every visa type.

Before defaulting to a form upload, check your ImmiAccount 'Available services' or equivalent section for your application to see whether a direct online update option exists for your situation. If it does, it's typically faster than a form-and-document upload. If it doesn't, Form 929 (or Form 1022, depending on what's changed) remains the correct path.

New passport mid-application: what it affects

If your passport changes while your visa application is still being processed — through renewal, replacement, or a lost/stolen document — you need to notify the Department of the new passport's number and expiry date. This matters practically as well as procedurally: if your visa is eventually granted before the Department has your updated passport details, the grant can end up linked to the wrong document, which can create real problems at the border, since some visas are electronically linked to a specific passport number rather than to the person generally.

If your visa has already been granted and only afterward do you discover it's linked to an old, cancelled, or replaced passport, contact the Department to have the visa re-associated with your current passport — this is usually more involved than a routine Form 929 update and may need direct contact with the Department's general enquiries line in addition to, or instead of, the form.

Until the update is processed, it's sensible to travel with both your new passport and your old (even if cancelled) passport where the visa grant is linked to it, since some border processes cross-reference the document a visa was originally granted against.

How to lodge Form 929

Form 929 is free and available as a PDF from the Department of Home Affairs form-listing page. Complete it with your current details, the new address or passport information, and your application or visa reference number.

If you have an active application in ImmiAccount, upload the completed form along with a clear scan or photo of the biographical page of your new passport (the page showing your photo, name, passport number, and expiry date) through the document attachment function. If your old passport has been physically cancelled with a clipped corner and returned to you, some processes also ask for a scan of that cancelled document.

Outside of ImmiAccount, Form 929 has historically also been submittable by email to a dedicated Department address or by post — check the current instructions on the form itself, since submission channels for standalone (non-ImmiAccount-linked) matters can change. Whichever channel you use, keep a copy of everything you submit.

Frequently asked questions

What is Form 929 used for?

Form 929 notifies the Department of Home Affairs of a change to your residential address or passport details — new passport number, new expiry date, or a new address — for either a pending visa application or a visa you already hold.

Should I use Form 929 or Form 1022 for a passport renewal?

For a straightforward passport renewal with nothing else changing, Form 929 is the more targeted form. If other circumstances have changed at the same time — such as a name change alongside the renewal — Form 1022 may be the more appropriate single form.

Can I update my passport details in ImmiAccount without submitting a form?

For some visa subclasses, yes — Home Affairs offers a direct online update option through ImmiAccount's available services. It's not available for every visa type, so check your specific application first before defaulting to Form 929.

What happens if my visa is linked to an old passport?

If a visa grant is electronically linked to a passport that's since been renewed, replaced, or cancelled, this can cause problems at the border. Contact the Department to have the visa re-associated with your current passport, and in the meantime consider carrying both your current and old passport when travelling.

Is Form 929 free to lodge?

Yes. It's a free form downloaded from the Department of Home Affairs form-listing page, with no application charge attached to simply updating your details.

Do visa holders (not just applicants) need to submit Form 929?

Yes. Form 929 applies to both people with a pending application and people who already hold a visa and need to update their address or passport details on file with the Department.

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