Visa document checklist
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What do most visa applications need?
- Identity: a passport with the photo page, and for some visas birth certificates, national ID and passport-style photos. Partner and family applications also need evidence of the relationship. See relationship evidence.
- Character: police certificates from countries where you lived for 12 months or more. See police certificates. Some applicants also need Form 80.
- Health: a medical exam when the department asks for one. See medical examination. Many visas also require health insurance, see health insurance.
- Translations: certified translations of any document not in English. See translating documents.
- Children: consent from everyone with parental responsibility, sometimes with Form 1229.
- Representatives: Form 956 if a migration agent acts for you.
What else depends on the visa?
- Student visa: Confirmation of Enrolment, English, funds and Genuine Student evidence. See student visa checklist.
- Skilled visas: a skills assessment, English test results, work references and your EOI details. See skilled visas.
- Employer-sponsored visas: the sponsor's approval and nomination. See work visas.
- Visitor visas: funds, a return ticket and evidence of ties. See visitor visa checklist.
Where do I find the official list?
Home Affairs publishes a Document Checklist tool and a checklist on each visa page. Upload documents in ImmiAccount, see upload documents.
FAQ
Is this a full list?
No. Use the official checklist for your visa.
Do I need originals?
Requirements differ by visa and document.
Where do I upload documents?
In your ImmiAccount. See ImmiAccount help.