Form 888 PDF: where to get it and how to fill it in
Short answer
The official Form 888 is a two-page fillable PDF on the Department of Home Affairs website (design date 08/26). The form says to open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader and type in English, or print it and complete it in English in BLOCK LETTERS. Word versions online aren’t the official form.
Checked against Form 888 (08/26) and Home Affairs’ pages on 19/10/2026General information, not migration advice
Where is the official Form 888 PDF?
The official Form 888 is at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/888.pdf. Check the bottom of each page: the current version says “888 (Design date 08/26)”.
Why doesn't Form 888 work properly in my browser or phone?
The form asks you to open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader. Browser and phone PDF viewers can show the form but may not support every fillable field or save what you type. If typing doesn’t work, open the saved file in Adobe Acrobat Reader, or print it.
What are the ways to fill in Form 888?
| Option | How it works | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Type in Adobe Acrobat Reader | Download the PDF, open it in Acrobat Reader, type in English | Long answers need an attached page |
| Print and handwrite | Print both pages, write in English with a pen in BLOCK LETTERS | Legibility; attach extra pages if needed |
| Word or Google Docs copies | Someone else's copy of the form | Not the official form; some are the old statutory declaration |
| Partner Visa Kit | Witnesses answer on their phone; your browser fills the official PDF you download (AUD 19 per case) | You still download the form from Home Affairs, and witnesses sign it |
Should you use a Word version of Form 888?
Use the official PDF instead. Home Affairs publishes Form 888 as a PDF. A Word or Google Docs copy may change the layout or wording, and some copies still follow the statutory-declaration version that was replaced in July 2023. See how to spot an outdated Form 888.
What if the answers don't fit?
Attach additional pages. Under questions 3, 4 and other matters the form says “If insufficient space, please attach additional details”. The PDF’s answer boxes don’t scroll, so long typed answers get cut off; continue on a page that names the witness and the question.
Questions
Where can I download the Form 888 PDF?
From the Department of Home Affairs website: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/888.pdf. The current version has design date 08/26 printed at the bottom of each page.
Is the Form 888 PDF editable?
Yes. The official PDF has fillable fields for every answer, so you can type in it. The form says to open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader to do that.
Is Form 888 password protected?
The official Form 888 PDF we downloaded from Home Affairs on 19/10/2026 isn't password protected and doesn't restrict filling in. If a copy asks for a password, it isn't the official file; download it again from Home Affairs.
Is there a Word version of Form 888?
Home Affairs publishes Form 888 as a PDF. Word or Google Docs versions online are copies made by others, and some still follow the old statutory-declaration format.
Can I print Form 888 and fill it in by hand?
The form says to open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader and type in English, or print it and complete it in English in BLOCK LETTERS.