Amending Applications via ImmiAccount: how it works in Australia — first-hand
Short answer
Regularly save your progress and double-check critical details like visa subclass and stream, as these cannot be modified after finalization. You must choose between group or individual applications before payment, as separate submissions cannot be merged later. If errors occur after submission, use the 'Update details' or 'Notification of incorrect answer(s)' forms in your ImmiAccount.
From real experience
When completing an online Australian visa application, ensure to regularly save your progress by clicking the 'Save' button.
The application can be edited and documents uploaded until it reaches the 'finalized' status. Submissions are typically only processed after payment. While most information can be corrected later by submitting a form for amendment (which may delay processing), critical details such as the visa subclass and visa stream cannot be changed after finalization. Always review all entered data carefully before finalizing.
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Once the visa application fee is paid, individual applications cannot be combined.
If traveling with companions, it is necessary to either apply as a group before payment or for each individual to submit a separate application. Additional documents can be attached post-payment, but the application itself cannot be merged. To correct errors after submission, use the 'Update details' and 'Notification of incorrect answer(s)' functions within ImmiAccount.
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When applying for an Australian visa and indicating a spouse or partner, it is possible to apply as a couple (group application).
If this was missed during the initial application, it's advisable to submit a 'Notification of incorrect answer(s)' or a similar update form as soon as possible, clearly stating the desire to link the applications and providing the partner's application reference number.