I am a tourist visa holder planning to buy brand new property in Sydney, I set up mygovid in order to apply for FIRB approval for foreign investor however mygovid need Australian identification which I do not have. Is there any other way to apply for FIRB without using mygovid apps?
Hi @Foreigner7,
You can set up your myGovID without any Australian documents. This will give you basic identity strength.
To access online services for foreign investors you only need a basic identity strength.
If you're eligible, you may be able to use this application form.
Hi @Foreigner7,
You can set up your myGovID without any Australian documents. This will give you basic identity strength.
To access online services for foreign investors you only need a basic identity strength.
If you're eligible, you may be able to use this application form.
Thank u for ur reply. The FIRB application form u sent me stated that forms can be used other than variations and residential real estate applications. I am buying an off plan new dwelling residential Apartment. Is there another different FIRB form I can use for off plan new dwelling residential property? Thank u
Hi @Foreigner7,
There isn't another way.
You don't need Australian documents to do it via online services for foreign investors. If your myGovID is showing a 'basic' identity strength you just need to follow the rest of the steps to set up your access.
Once this is set up, you'll be able to do the application online.
Thank u for ur reply. The FIRB application form u sent me stated that forms can be used other than variations and residential real estate applications. I am buying an off plan new dwelling residential Apartment. Is there another different FIRB form I can use for off plan new dwelling residential property? Thank u
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