Partner (Provisional) visa (Subclass 309) reference checklist

Documents the Department of Home Affairs lists

Some of these may not be required for your application. These are the documents the Department of Home Affairs names on its own pages for this visa. It is not a complete list of everything you may be asked for. KinVisa does not determine which items apply to you. The wording under each item comes from the Department of Home Affairs, taken from the page linked with it.

• Birth certificate showing the names of both parentsShow details for Birth certificate showing the names of both parents

  Provide a birth certificate showing the names of both parents.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
• Identification page of an alternative identity documentShow details for Identification page of an alternative identity document

  If you cannot provide this, provide the identification page for one of the following: family book showing the names of both parents; identification document issued by the government; court-issued document that proves your identity; family census register.

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  The page lists four alternatives; each is recorded separately as an example of this requirement.

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Family book showing the names of both parents

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     If you cannot provide this, provide the identification page for one of the following: family book showing the names of both parents.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
  2. 2.
     Identification document issued by the government

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     If you cannot provide this, provide the identification page for one of the following: identification document issued by the government.

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  3. 3.
     Court-issued document that proves identity

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     If you cannot provide this, provide the identification page for one of the following: court-issued document that proves your identity.

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  4. 4.
     Family census register

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     If you cannot provide this, provide the identification page for one of the following: family census register.

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• Current passport (photo, personal details and issue and expiry pages)Show details for Current passport (photo, personal details and issue and expiry pages)

  Also provide: the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details and passport issue and expiry dates.

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• National identity cardShow details for National identity card

  Also provide: a national identity card, if you have one.

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• Proof of change of nameShow details for Proof of change of name

  Also provide: proof of change of name, if applicable, such as: a marriage or divorce certificate; change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority; documents that show other names you have been known by.

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  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Marriage or divorce certificate (as proof of change of name)

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     Also provide: proof of change of name, if applicable, such as: a marriage or divorce certificate.

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     Change of name document from a births, deaths and marriages registry

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     Also provide: proof of change of name, if applicable, such as: change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
  3. 3.
     Documents showing other names the applicant has been known by

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     Also provide: proof of change of name, if applicable, such as: documents that show other names you have been known by.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
• Evidence of the relationship with the spouse or de facto partnerShow details for Evidence of the relationship with the spouse or de facto partner

  You must provide evidence of your relationship with your spouse or de facto partner.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Your relationship with your partner

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Written relationship history statement

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     Tell us in writing about: how, when and where you first met; how the relationship developed; when you moved in together, got engaged or married; what you do together; time you spent apart; significant events in the relationship; your plans for the future.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Your relationship with your partner
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     Marriage certificate or other evidence the marriage is valid in Australia

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     If you are married, provide your marriage certificate or other evidence that your marriage is valid in Australia.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Your relationship with your partner
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     Evidence of the de facto relationship

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     If you are a de facto partner, you need to provide evidence of your de facto relationship.

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     Such as: Evidence of 12 months in the de facto relationship before applying, Evidence of a relationship registered with an Australian State or Territory registry, Written statement about compelling and compassionate circumstances.

• Evidence the couple share financial mattersShow details for Evidence the couple share financial matters

  Evidence you and your partner share financial matters.

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  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Joint mortgage or lease documents

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     Evidence you and your partner share financial matters. Evidence can include: joint mortgage or lease documents.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Supporting evidence of the relationship › Finances
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     Joint loan documents for major assets

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     Evidence you and your partner share financial matters. Evidence can include: joint loan documents for major assets like homes, cars or major appliances.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Supporting evidence of the relationship › Finances
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     Joint bank account statements

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     Evidence you and your partner share financial matters. Evidence can include: joint bank account statements.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Supporting evidence of the relationship › Finances
  4. 4.
     Household bills in both names

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     Evidence you and your partner share financial matters. Evidence can include: household bills in both names.

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• Evidence the couple share domestic mattersShow details for Evidence the couple share domestic matters

  Evidence you and your partner share domestic matters.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Supporting evidence of the relationship › Your household

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Statement about how housework is shared

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     Evidence you and your partner share domestic matters. Evidence can include: a statement about how you share housework.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Supporting evidence of the relationship › Your household
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     Household bills in both names (shared domestic matters)

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     Evidence you and your partner share domestic matters. Evidence can include: household bills in both names.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Supporting evidence of the relationship › Your household
  3. 3.
     Mail or emails addressed to both partners

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     Evidence you and your partner share domestic matters. Evidence can include: mail or emails addressed to you both.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Supporting evidence of the relationship › Your household
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     Documents showing joint responsibility for children

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     Evidence you and your partner share domestic matters. Evidence can include: documents that show joint responsibility for children.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Supporting evidence of the relationship › Your household
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     Documents proving living arrangements

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     Evidence you and your partner share domestic matters. Evidence can include: documents that prove your living arrangements.

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• Evidence that others know about the relationshipShow details for Evidence that others know about the relationship

  Evidence that others know about your relationship.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Supporting evidence of the relationship › Social matters

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Joint invitations or evidence of going out together

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     Evidence can also include: joint invitations or evidence you go out together.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Supporting evidence of the relationship › Social matters
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     Proof of friends in common

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     Evidence can also include: proof you have friends in common.

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     Proof of telling government, public or commercial bodies about the relationship

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     Evidence can also include: proof you have told government, public or commercial bodies about your relationship.

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     Proof of joint sporting, cultural or social activities

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     Evidence can also include: proof you do joint sporting, cultural or social activities together.

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  5. 5.
     Proof of travelling together

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     Evidence can also include: proof you travel together.

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• Statements from 2 witnessesShow details for Statements from 2 witnesses

  You must provide statements from 2 witnesses who: are 18 years old or older; know you and your spouse or de facto partner; know about your relationship.

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  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Form 888 Supporting statement in relation to a Partner or Prospective Marriage visa application

     Show details for Form 888 Supporting statement in relation to a Partner or Prospective Marriage visa application

     Statements from witnesses can be done by completing Form 888 – Supporting statement in relation to a Partner or Prospective Marriage visa application (241KB PDF).

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Supporting evidence of the relationship › Social mattershttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/888.pdf

     The department states this form on the visa page; the link is to the form PDF itself.

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     Evidence a witness is an Australian citizen or permanent resident

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     If the witness is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, provide evidence of this such as a passport or birth certificate.

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• Evidence of commitment to a long-term relationshipShow details for Evidence of commitment to a long-term relationship

  Evidence you are committed to a long-term relationship with each other.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Supporting evidence of the relationship › Commitment

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Terms of the partners' wills

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     You can also provide the terms of your wills as evidence.

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• Evidence of former relationshipsShow details for Evidence of former relationships

  You need to provide evidence of: any former relationships.

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  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Divorce documents

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     If you have previously been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, provide divorce documents, death certificates, separation documents or statutory declarations.

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     Death certificate

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     If you have previously been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, provide divorce documents, death certificates, separation documents or statutory declarations.

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     Separation documents

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     If you have previously been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, provide divorce documents, death certificates, separation documents or statutory declarations.

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     Statutory declaration about a former relationship

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     If you have previously been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, provide divorce documents, death certificates, separation documents or statutory declarations.

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     Marriage certificate for a former marriage

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     If you have previously been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, provide: marriage certificates.

     View Home Affairs source› Applying for a family visa › Information for specific visas › Partner visas › Relationship historyhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/check-twice-submit-once/applying-for-a-family-visa

     The departmental 'Applying for a family visa' page lists marriage certificates alongside the documents named on the visa page.

• Identity documents for a dependant under 18Show details for Identity documents for a dependant under 18

  For each of the members of the family unit under 18 years old applying with you, provide: identity documents.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
• Evidence of the relationship with a dependant under 18Show details for Evidence of the relationship with a dependant under 18

  For each of the members of the family unit under 18 years old applying with you, provide: evidence of your relationship with your dependant, like a birth or marriage certificate.

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• Health examinations for a dependant under 18Show details for Health examinations for a dependant under 18

  For each of the members of the family unit under 18 years old applying with you, provide: health examinations.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
• Character documents for a dependant aged 16 or 17Show details for Character documents for a dependant aged 16 or 17

  For each of the members of the family unit under 18 years old applying with you, provide: character documents, if the dependant is 16 or 17 years of age.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
• Adoption papers or parental court ordersShow details for Adoption papers or parental court orders

  For each of the members of the family unit under 18 years old applying with you, provide: adoption papers or parental court orders, if applicable.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
• Evidence of enrolment at school, college or universityShow details for Evidence of enrolment at school, college or university

  For each of the members of the family unit under 18 years old applying with you, provide: evidence of enrolment at school, college or university, if applicable.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
• Evidence of sole custodyShow details for Evidence of sole custody

  For each of the members of the family unit under 18 years old applying with you, provide: evidence of sole custody, if applicable.

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• Consent for a child under 18 to migrate to AustraliaShow details for Consent for a child under 18 to migrate to Australia

  You must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who: has a legal right to decide where the child lives and is not coming to Australia with the child.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18 › Parental responsibility documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years

     Show details for Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years

     They must complete Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (240KB PDF).

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18 › Parental responsibility documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1229.pdf

     The department states this form on the visa page; the link is to the form PDF itself.

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     Identity document showing the signature and photo of the person who completed the consent form

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     Include: an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form, such as a passport or driver’s licence.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18 › Parental responsibility documents
  3. 3.
     Adoption papers or other court documents supporting consent

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     Include: adoption papers or other court documents, if applicable.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18 › Parental responsibility documents
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     Australian court order allowing the child to migrate to Australia

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     Alternatively, you can show us: an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18 › Parental responsibility documents
  5. 5.
     Evidence the laws of the child's home country allow permanent departure

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     Alternatively, you can show us: that the laws of the child's home country allow them to leave their home country permanently.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18 › Parental responsibility documents
• Identity documents for a dependant aged 18 or overShow details for Identity documents for a dependant aged 18 or over

  Provide: identity documents.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18
• Documents about an adult dependant's other relationshipsShow details for Documents about an adult dependant's other relationships

  Provide: documents about their other relationships, if applicable.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18
• Health examinations for a dependant aged 18 or overShow details for Health examinations for a dependant aged 18 or over

  Provide: health examinations.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18
• Character documents for a dependant aged 18 or overShow details for Character documents for a dependant aged 18 or over

  Provide: character documents.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18
• Evidence that a child aged 18 or over is dependentShow details for Evidence that a child aged 18 or over is dependent

  You must also provide evidence the child is dependent on you.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Evidence of the relationship with an adult dependant

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     You must also provide evidence the child is dependent on you. This includes: evidence of your relationship with the dependent such as a birth certificate or adoption papers.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18
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     Evidence of financial dependence

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     You must also provide evidence the child is dependent on you. This includes: evidence of financial dependence such as bank statements, money transfers and rent receipts.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18
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     Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over

     Show details for Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over

     You must also provide evidence the child is dependent on you. This includes: a completed Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (241KB PDF).

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/47a.pdf

     The department states this form on the visa page; the link is to the form PDF itself.

  4. 4.
     Report from a qualified medical practitioner about an adult dependant

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     If the child is aged 23 or is likely to turn 23 while your application is being processed, you must also provide a report from a qualified medical practitioner that states they are dependent on you or your partner due to the total or partial loss of their bodily or mental functions.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18
• Australian police certificate (AFP complete disclosure National Police Certificate)Show details for Australian police certificate (AFP complete disclosure National Police Certificate)

  If you have spent a total of 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years (since you turned 16), you must provide an Australian police certificate.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › Character documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Australian Federal Police National Police Check application

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     Complete the Australian Federal Police (AFP) National Police Check application form.

     View Home Affairs source› How to get a police certificate › Australian certificatehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/glossary/how-to-get-police-certificate
• Overseas police certificateShow details for Overseas police certificate

  Also provide: a police certificate from every country where you spent a total of 12 months or more in, in the last 10 years since you turned 16.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › Character documents
• Military service records or discharge papersShow details for Military service records or discharge papers

  Also provide: military service records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces of any country.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › Character documents
• Military certificateShow details for Military certificate

  You may need to provide a military certificate with your visa application.

  View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › Other supporting documents › Military certificateshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character
• Letter of good conduct from a vessel's captain or companyShow details for Letter of good conduct from a vessel's captain or company

  You should also provide a letter of good conduct from the captain or company of each vessel.

  View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › Requirements for ship workershttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character
• Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessmentShow details for Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment

  Complete and attach to your application Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment (596KB PDF).

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › Character documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/80.pdf

  The department states this form on the visa page; the link is to the form PDF itself.

• Health examination resultsShow details for Health examination results

  Generally, permanent and provisional visa applicants need to have these health examinations.

  View Home Affairs source› What health examinations you need › Health examinations for permanent and provisional visashttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health/what-health-examinations-you-need

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     HAP ID (Health Assessment Program identifier)

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     We may ask you to have health examinations. If we do, we will give you: an identifier we call a HAP ID.

     View Home Affairs source› Arrange your health examinationshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health/arrange-your-health-examinations
• Signed health undertakingShow details for Signed health undertaking

  The MOC might also recommend we ask you to sign a health undertaking.

  View Home Affairs source› Meeting our health requirementhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health
• Biometrics (fingerprints and facial image)Show details for Biometrics (fingerprints and facial image)

  Under the Migration Act 1958 and the Migration Regulations 1994, you may be required to provide personal identifiers as part of the visa application process.

  View Home Affairs source› Biometricshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Valid travel document for a biometrics collection appointment

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     Make sure you bring your valid travel document, such as the passport linked to your visa application, to your appointment, otherwise VFS will generally not be able to collect your biometrics.

     View Home Affairs source› Biometrics › How to provide your biometrics › If you are outside Australiahttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics
• Evidence of the sponsor's Australian citizenship, permanent residence or eligible New Zealand citizenshipShow details for Evidence of the sponsor's Australian citizenship, permanent residence or eligible New Zealand citizenship

  You must provide evidence that you are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

  View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
• Copy of the sponsor's passportShow details for Copy of the sponsor's passport

  You must provide: a copy of your passport.

  View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
• Copy of the sponsor's birth certificateShow details for Copy of the sponsor's birth certificate

  You must provide: a copy of your birth certificate.

  View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
• Photo of the sponsor's faceShow details for Photo of the sponsor's face

  You must provide: a photo of your face.

  View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
• Evidence the sponsor usually lives in AustraliaShow details for Evidence the sponsor usually lives in Australia

  If you are an Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, you must provide evidence that you usually live in Australia.

  View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Documents showing the sponsor maintains a home in Australia

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     This evidence can include documents that show you: maintain a home in Australia.

     View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
  2. 2.
     Documents showing the sponsor works in Australia

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     This evidence can include documents that show you: work in Australia.

     View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
  3. 3.
     Documents showing property, business or other interests in Australia

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     This evidence can include documents that show you: own property, business or other interests in Australia.

     View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
  4. 4.
     Documents showing family and other ties where the sponsor lives

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     This evidence can include documents that show you: have family and other ties in the same place you live.

     View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
• Official document allowing the marriage between the sponsor's child and the applicantShow details for Official document allowing the marriage between the sponsor's child and the applicant

  If you are sponsoring the applicant on behalf of your child who is married to the applicant but under 18, provide: an official document allowing the marriage between your child and the visa applicant.

  View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
• Evidence the sponsor is the parent or guardian of their childShow details for Evidence the sponsor is the parent or guardian of their child

  If you are sponsoring the applicant on behalf of your child who is married to the applicant but under 18, provide: evidence you are the parent or guardian of your child.

  View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
• Australian police certificate for the sponsorShow details for Australian police certificate for the sponsor

  To show that you meet the additional sponsor requirements, you need to provide an Australian police certificate.

  View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Character documents
• Overseas police certificate for the sponsorShow details for Overseas police certificate for the sponsor

  You also need to provide an overseas police certificate from every country where you spent a total of 12 months or more in the last 10 years since you turned 16.

  View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Character documents
• Written consent to disclose convictions to the visa applicantShow details for Written consent to disclose convictions to the visa applicant

  You must also provide written consent for us to disclose any convictions for relevant offences to the visa applicant.

  View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Character documents
• English translations of non-English documentsShow details for English translations of non-English documents

  Provide original and translated documents in your application.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Prepare your documents › Translate
• Signed Australian Values StatementShow details for Signed Australian Values Statement

  Applicants for most temporary, provisional and permanent visas must: read the Life in Australia booklet, then sign or accept the Australian Values Statement.

  View Home Affairs source› Australian Values Statement › Read the Life in Australia booklethttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/australian-values
• Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipientShow details for Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient

  To appoint someone to receive your correspondence, use Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF).

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Before you apply › Get help with your applicationhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/956a.pdf

  The department states this form on the visa page; the link is to the form PDF itself.

• Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt personShow details for Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person

  To appoint someone to provide immigration assistance, use Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (225KB PDF).

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Before you apply › Get help with your applicationhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/956.pdf

  The department states this form on the visa page; the link is to the form PDF itself.

• Form 1436 Adding an additional applicant after lodgementShow details for Form 1436 Adding an additional applicant after lodgement

  Complete and attach to your ImmiAccount Form 1436 - Adding an additional applicant after lodgement (481KB PDF).

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › Add family membershttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1436.pdf

  The department states this form on the visa page; the link is to the form PDF itself.

Other official guidance for this visa

• Translation

  Have all documents translated into English.

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• Certification

  You do not need to have any documents certified.

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• Police certificates

  For immigration purposes, police certificates are valid for 12 months from the issue date.

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• Health

  Generally, permanent and provisional visa applicants need to have these health examinations.

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• Forms

  Complete and attach to your application Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment (596KB PDF).

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