Follow the steps to fill out the 866C application form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it for editing.
2. Begin by filling in Part C, which requires personal details for each person included in your application. Ensure you answer all questions, marking ‘N/A’ for any that do not apply to you.
3. Attach a recent passport size photograph of yourself in the designated space. The photograph must be certified and include the date it was taken.
4. Provide detailed information regarding your visa eligibility, answering whether you have previously held a protection visa or if any applications have been refused.
5. Carefully fill out the details of the applicant section, including your full name, date of birth, and citizenship. If applicable, provide additional names you may have used.
6. Indicate your residential and postal addresses in Australia, ensuring they are accurate. A post office box is not acceptable as a residential address.
7. Outline your travel history, detailing your last entry into Australia and the travel documents used.
8. Complete the employment history section, providing information about current and past employment, ensuring there are no gaps in your timeline.
9. Fill in the education section with details of your educational qualifications since birth. List all institutions and courses attended.
10. If applicable, answer the questions regarding convictions or criminal investigations, providing as much detail as possible.
11. In the documents section, list all required documents you will provide with your application. If you cannot provide certain documents, explain why.
12. Review your application thoroughly for accuracy and completeness before submitting it. Save changes, and download or print a copy for your records.

Start your application for the protection visa online today.