Visa Document Checklist: What You Need for a Successful Application

Visa Document Checklist: What You Need for a Successful Application

Get Your Application Right from the Start

Whether you're applying for a visitor, student, skilled, or partner visa — one of the most common (and costly) mistakes applicants make is submitting incomplete or incorrect documentation.

This guide provides a clear, organised checklist of essential documents required for most Australian visa applications, along with practical tips to ensure you meet the standards set by the Department of Home Affairs.

General Required Documents (Most Visa Types)

• Valid Passport (including all pages with stamps/visas)
• Visa Application Form (online or paper, depending on subclass)
• Visa Fee Payment Confirmation
• Recent Passport-Sized Photos (as per Australian photo specs)
• National Identity Card (if applicable)
• Certified English Translations of all non-English documents

Identity & Civil Documents

• Birth Certificate or family register
• Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree or Death Certificate of spouse (if applicable)
• Change of Name Certificate (if relevant)
• Household Registration Booklet (for some nationalities)

Character Documents

• Police Clearance Certificates from every country lived in for 12+ months (past 10 years)
• Statutory Declaration if you have any criminal history

Health Documents

• Health Examination Report (after you receive a HAP ID)
• Medical History & Vaccination Records (where applicable)

Financial Documents (for Visitor, Student, and Partner Visas)

• Bank Statements (past 3–6 months)
• Payslips or Tax Returns
• Letter of Financial Support from sponsor (if applicable)
• Employment Letter from sponsor or applicant (if employed)
• Affidavit of Support (for family-based sponsorship)

Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Statement (Student & Visitor Visas)

• GTE Statement explaining your intent to return home
• Evidence of Ties to Home Country (property, job, family)
• Educational & Career Goals (especially for student visa)

Additional Documents by Visa Type

Student Visa (Subclass 500):
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- Academic Transcripts & Certificates

Skilled Visas (189, 190, 491):
- Skills Assessment Report from relevant assessing authority
- Expression of Interest (EOI) confirmation
- English Test Results (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL)
- Employment References and Contracts

Partner Visa (820/801, 309/100):
- Relationship evidence (photos, shared bills, lease agreements)
- Statutory Declarations from friends/family
- Social media and travel history screenshots

Visitor Visa (600):
- Travel Itinerary
- Hotel Bookings or Accommodation Details
- Letter of Invitation (if applicable)

Tips to Strengthen Your Application

✅ Certify your documents with an authorised person

✅ Translate all non-English documents with a NAATI-accredited translator

✅ Label each document clearly and upload in the required format

✅ Check subclass-specific requirements on the Department of Home Affairs site

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Disclaimer

DISCLAIMER: This checklist is for general guidance only and does not replace official documentation requirements. Please refer to the Department of Home Affairs for the most up-to-date information.