Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 491) 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.

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

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

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Up to date passport details in the application

     Show details for Up to date passport details in the application

     Your visa can only be granted if your passport is valid. Your application may be delayed if your passport is expired or near expiry.

     View Home Affairs source› Tips for a decision-ready application › Valid passporthttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/check-twice-submit-once/skilled-visa
• National identity cardShow details for National identity card

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

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documents
• Proof of change of nameShow details for Proof of change of name

  Also provide: proof of change of name.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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

     Show details for Marriage or divorce certificate (as proof of change of name)

     Documents that prove a change of name include: a marriage or divorce certificate.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documents
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     Change of name document from a births, deaths and marriages registry

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

     Documents that prove a change of name include: 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 your documents › Identity documents
  3. 3.
     Documents showing other names you have been known by

     Show details for Documents showing other names you have been known by

     Documents that prove a change of name include: documents that show other names you have been known by.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documents
• Declared residential and travel history for the past 10 yearsShow details for Declared residential and travel history for the past 10 years

  Declare your full residential and travel history for the past 10 years.

  View Home Affairs source› Tips for a decision-ready application › Residential history and travel historyhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/check-twice-submit-once/skilled-visa
• Identity documents for family members and proof of their relationship to youShow details for Identity documents for family members and proof of their relationship to you

  Give us identity documents for all family members and proof of their relationship with you.

  View Home Affairs source› Tips for a decision-ready application › Identity documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/check-twice-submit-once/skilled-visa
• Proof of marital or de facto relationship statusShow details for Proof of marital or de facto relationship status

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

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Relationship documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Divorce documents

     Show details for Divorce documents

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

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Relationship documents
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     Death certificate of a former spouse or partner

     Show details for Death certificate of a former spouse or partner

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

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Relationship documents
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     Separation documents

     Show details for Separation documents

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

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Relationship documents
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     Statutory declaration about marital or relationship history

     Show details for Statutory declaration about marital or relationship history

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

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Relationship documents
• Explanation of why a partner or dependent child is not included in the applicationShow details for Explanation of why a partner or dependent child is not included in the application

  If your partner or dependent children are not included in this application, tell us the reason why (for example, they already hold Australian citizenship or are a permanent resident).

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Relationship documents
• Australian police certificate (AFP complete disclosure National Police Certificate)Show details for Australian police certificate (AFP complete disclosure National Police Certificate)

  Provide an Australian police certificate if you have spent a total of 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years since you turned 16.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Character documents

  The visa page also states that Australian police certificates are valid for 12 months from the date of issue for immigration purposes.

• AFP National Police Check application (purpose code 33)Show details for AFP National Police Check application (purpose code 33)

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

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

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

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Character documents

  The department publishes the issuing authority and process for each country under its overseas locations listing.

• Police certificates for family members aged over 16Show details for Police certificates for family members aged over 16

  You must give us police certificates for you and your family members aged over 16 years old.

  View Home Affairs source› Tips for a decision-ready application › Police certificateshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/check-twice-submit-once/skilled-visa
• 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 › Gather your documents › Character documents
• Form 80 Personal particulars for character assessmentShow details for Form 80 Personal particulars for character assessment

  Complete and provide the following forms: Form 80 – Personal particulars for character assessment.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Character documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/80.pdf
• Form 1221 Additional personal particulars informationShow details for Form 1221 Additional personal particulars information

  Complete and provide the following forms: Form 1221 Additional personal particulars information.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Character documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1221.pdf
• Signed or accepted Australian Values StatementShow details for Signed or accepted 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› Read the Life in Australia booklethttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/australian-values
• Form 1563 Statement of CharacterShow details for Form 1563 Statement of Character

  After you apply we may ask you to: complete a Form 1563 – Statement of Character.

  View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › After you apply we may ask you tohttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1563.pdf

  The character requirements page lists this among documents the department may ask for after an application is made.

• Form 1399 Declaration of Service (and military certificate)Show details for Form 1399 Declaration of Service (and military certificate)

  After you apply we may ask you to: provide a military certificate and/or a Form 1399 - Declaration of Service.

  View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › After you apply we may ask you tohttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1399.pdf

  The same page states a military certificate can be a letter from a commanding officer saying whether you were convicted of any criminal offence while in the military.

• Letter of good conduct from an employerShow details for Letter of good conduct from an employer

  After you apply we may ask you to: provide a letter of good conduct from an employer.

  View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › After you apply we may ask you tohttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character
• Letter of good conduct from the captain or company of a vesselShow details for Letter of good conduct from the captain or company of a vessel

  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
• Proof of at least competent EnglishShow details for Proof of at least competent English

  At the time of invitation, you must have at least Competent English.

  View Home Affairs source› Eligibility › Have this level of English language

  The 'Competent English documents' heading under Gather your documents ends mid-sentence on the page, so the quote above is taken from the Eligibility section of the same page.

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Passport of a listed English-speaking country (as proof of competent English)

     Show details for Passport of a listed English-speaking country (as proof of competent English)

     To prove you have competent English, show us evidence of one of the following: That you are a citizen of, and hold a valid passport issued by, one of the following countries: Canada, New Zealand, The Republic of Ireland, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, The United States of America.

     View Home Affairs source› Competent Englishhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/competent-english
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     English language test result at competent English level

     Show details for English language test result at competent English level

     To prove you have competent English, show us evidence of one of the following: You achieved one of the test scores in Table 1 or Table 2, in the 3 years before your visa application, depending on the visa subclass.

     View Home Affairs source› Competent English › Table 1 and Table 2https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/competent-english
• English language test result at proficient English levelShow details for English language test result at proficient English level

  To prove you have proficient English, show us evidence that you have achieved one of the test scores listed in Table 1 or Table 2 in the 3 years before your visa application, depending on the visa subclass.

  View Home Affairs source› Proficient Englishhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/proficient-english
• English language test result at superior English levelShow details for English language test result at superior English level

  To prove you have superior English, show us evidence that you have achieved one of the test scores listed in Table 1 or Table 2 in the 3 years before your visa application, depending on the visa subclass.

  View Home Affairs source› Superior Englishhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/superior-english
• Expression of interest (EOI) submitted in SkillSelectShow details for Expression of interest (EOI) submitted in SkillSelect

  You need to submit an expression of interest (EOI) before you can be invited to apply for: Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) visa.

  View Home Affairs source› Expression of Interest › Creating and submitting your EOIhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect/expression-of-interest
• Documents supporting every claim made in the EOIShow details for Documents supporting every claim made in the EOI

  The applicant must: provide documents to support all claims made in their EOI.

  View Home Affairs source› Points table for Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) › Overviewhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-work-regional-provisional-491/points-table

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Evidence of the skilled employment period claimed for points

     Show details for Evidence of the skilled employment period claimed for points

     To claim points for skilled employment experience, you must provide evidence of the employment period you are claiming.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Employment Documents

     Such as: Employment reference on organisation letterhead, Employment contracts, Payslips, Tax statements, Group certificates or payment summaries, Superannuation information, Bank statements covering employment history.

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     VETASSESS advice on the comparative level of an overseas qualification

     Show details for VETASSESS advice on the comparative level of an overseas qualification

     Advice from VETASSESS should be provided with your application to support your claim for these points.

     View Home Affairs source› Points table › Educational qualifications › Recognition of your qualificationshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-work-regional-provisional-491/points-table
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     Australian qualification meeting the Australian study requirement

     Show details for Australian qualification meeting the Australian study requirement

     You must have at least 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that meets the Australian study requirement.

     View Home Affairs source› Points table › Australian study requirementhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-work-regional-provisional-491/points-table
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     Australian qualification obtained while living and studying in a designated regional area

     Show details for Australian qualification obtained while living and studying in a designated regional area

     You must have at least 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that satisfies the Australian study requirement obtained while living and studying in an eligible area of regional Australia.

     View Home Affairs source› Points table › Study in regional Australiahttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-work-regional-provisional-491/points-table
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     Australian Masters by research or Doctorate in a specified field

     Show details for Australian Masters by research or Doctorate in a specified field

     A Masters degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution that included at least 2 academic years study in a relevant field.

     View Home Affairs source› Points table › Specialist education qualificationhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-work-regional-provisional-491/points-table
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     Record of Completion for a Professional Year in Australia

     Show details for Record of Completion for a Professional Year in Australia

     The time you “completed” a Professional Year is the date listed on your official Record of Completion which is issued by the authorised body or Professional Year program delivery partner.

     View Home Affairs source› Points table › Professional Year in Australiahttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-work-regional-provisional-491/points-table
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     NAATI credential in a community language

     Show details for NAATI credential in a community language

     To be credentialled in a community language and eligible for the award of points you must have been accredited at the paraprofessional level or above, certified at the certified provisional level or above, or have a community language credential for interpreting or translating by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters.

     View Home Affairs source› Points table › Credentialled community languagehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-work-regional-provisional-491/points-table
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     Evidence supporting a partner skills points claim

     Show details for Evidence supporting a partner skills points claim

     Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and meet age, English and skill criteria.

     View Home Affairs source› Points table › Partner skillshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-work-regional-provisional-491/points-table

     Such as: Evidence of your partner's age at invitation, Evidence your partner had competent English at invitation, Evidence of your partner's nominated skilled occupation, Your partner's suitable skills assessment.

• Suitable skills assessment for the nominated occupationShow details for Suitable skills assessment for the nominated occupation

  When you submit your visa application you will need to provide evidence that you have a suitable skills assessment for your nominated occupation.

  View Home Affairs source› Skills assessment › Visas › General Skilled Migration (GSM) visashttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skills-assessment

  The same page states that a provisional skills assessment issued for a subclass 485 visa application is not a suitable skills assessment for a points tested visa application.

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     AHPRA full, unconditional or general medical registration

     Show details for AHPRA full, unconditional or general medical registration

     One of these certificates issued by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency: unconditional or general medical registration.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Skills assessment documents › Medical practitioners
  2. 2.
     AHPRA conditional specialist registration

     Show details for AHPRA conditional specialist registration

     One of these certificates issued by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency: conditional specialist registration – which allows you to practice only in your speciality with no further training or supervision requirements.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Skills assessment documents › Medical practitioners
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     Australian legal Admission Certificate or Practising Certificate

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     Proof of admission to practice as a lawyer in the relevant state or territory. This could be your Australian legal Admission Certificate or Practising Certificate from the relevant legal admission authority for your State/Territory.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Skills assessment documents › Barristers and Solicitors
• Evidence of your partner's identity and relationship with youShow details for Evidence of your partner's identity and relationship with you

  We need to see evidence of your partner's identity and relationship with you.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

  1. 1.
     Partner's identity documents and photos

     Show details for Partner's identity documents and photos

     Provide: identity documents and photos.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documents
  2. 2.
     Partner's character documents

     Show details for Partner's character documents

     Provide: character documents.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documents
  3. 3.
     Marriage certificate

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     Provide: marriage certificate, if applicable.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documents
  4. 4.
     Documents about other relationships

     Show details for Documents about other relationships

     Provide: documents about other relationships, if applicable.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documents
  5. 5.
     Evidence the relationship is registered by an Australian state or territory

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     For de facto relationship provide either: evidence that your relationship is registered by an Australian State or Territory.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documents
  6. 6.
     Documents proving a de facto relationship of at least 12 months

     Show details for Documents proving a de facto relationship of at least 12 months

     For de facto relationship provide either: enough documents to prove you have been in a de facto relationship with your partner for at least 12 months before you apply.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documents
  7. 7.
     Evidence of a genuine and continuing relationship

     Show details for Evidence of a genuine and continuing relationship

     For both married and de facto applicants you must provide evidence that you are in a genuine and continuing relationship.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documents

     Such as: Joint bank account statements, Billing accounts in joint names, Joint lease or mortgage, Documents showing your partner has lived at the same address as you.

• Proof your partner has at least functional EnglishShow details for Proof your partner has at least functional English

  Provide proof that your partner has at least functional English.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documents › Proof your partner has functional English

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Passport of a listed English-speaking country (as proof of functional English)

     Show details for Passport of a listed English-speaking country (as proof of functional English)

     To prove you have functional English, show us evidence of one of the following: You are a citizen of, and hold a valid passport issued by, one of the following countries: Canada, New Zealand, The Republic of Ireland, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, The United States of America.

     View Home Affairs source› Functional Englishhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/functional-english
  2. 2.
     Degree, diploma or trade certificate taught in English

     Show details for Degree, diploma or trade certificate taught in English

     To prove you have functional English, show us evidence of one of the following: You completed a degree, a higher degree, a diploma or a trade certificate in an institution in or outside Australia that required at least 2 years of full-time study or training, and all instructions were in English.

     View Home Affairs source› Functional Englishhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/functional-english
  3. 3.
     English language test result at functional English level

     Show details for English language test result at functional English level

     To prove you have functional English, show us evidence of one of the following: You achieved one of the test scores in Table 2 or Table 3 in the 12 months before your visa application.

     View Home Affairs source› Functional English › Table 2 and Table 3https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/functional-english
• Birth certificates or family book for dependent childrenShow details for Birth certificates or family book for dependent children

  For every dependant 18 years old or younger who is applying with you, provide: copies of birth certificates or the family book showing the names of both parents of all your dependent children.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documents
• Adoption papers for a dependent childShow details for Adoption papers for a dependent child

  For every dependant 18 years old or younger who is applying with you, provide: copies of the adoption paper, if applicable.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documents
• 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 your documents › Dependants under 18 documents › 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 either: Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documents › Parental responsibility documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1229.pdf
  2. 2.
     Statutory declaration giving consent for the child to migrate

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     They must complete either: statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to migrate to Australia on this visa.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documents › Parental responsibility documents
  3. 3.
     Australian court order allowing the child to migrate

     Show details for Australian court order allowing the child to migrate

     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 your documents › Dependants under 18 documents › Parental responsibility documents
  4. 4.
     Evidence that the laws of your home country allow the child to migrate

     Show details for Evidence that the laws of your home country allow the child to migrate

     Alternatively, you can show us: that the laws of your home country allow them to migrate.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documents › Parental responsibility documents
  5. 5.
     Identity document of the person giving consent

     Show details for Identity document of the person giving consent

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

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documents › Parental responsibility documents
• Identity documents for a dependent child over 18Show details for Identity documents for a dependent child over 18

  Provide: identity documents.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents
• Documents about a dependent child's other relationshipsShow details for Documents about a dependent child's other relationships

  Provide: documents about their other relationships, if applicable.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents
• Proof a child over 18 is dependent on youShow details for Proof a child over 18 is dependent on you

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

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Proof of your relationship with the dependant

     Show details for Proof of your relationship with the dependant

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

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents
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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 proof the child is dependent on you: a completed Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/47a.pdf
  3. 3.
     Proof of financial dependency

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

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents
  4. 4.
     Medical practitioner's report on a dependant aged 23 or turning 23

     Show details for Medical practitioner's report on a dependant aged 23 or turning 23

     You must also provide proof the child is dependent on you: 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 your documents › Dependants over 18 documents
• Proof a dependant aged 18 or over has at least functional EnglishShow details for Proof a dependant aged 18 or over has at least functional English

  Provide proof that all dependent applicants aged 18 years and older, have at least functional English.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents › Proof your dependant has functional English
• Skilled Work Regional (class PS) 491 (provisional) visa Sponsor declarationShow details for Skilled Work Regional (class PS) 491 (provisional) visa Sponsor declaration

  If you are being sponsored, provide: Skilled Work Regional (class PS) 491 (provisional) visa Sponsor declaration completed by your sponsor.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Sponsor documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/sponsor-declaration-491.pdf

  The department publishes this as a statutory declaration form under its form listing.

• Proof that your sponsor is an eligible relativeShow details for Proof that your sponsor is an eligible relative

  If you are being sponsored, provide: proof that your sponsor is an eligible relative.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Sponsor documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

  1. 1.
     Birth certificate (sponsor relationship)

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     To prove the sponsor's relationship with you, documents you can provide include, but are not limited to: birth certificate.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Sponsor documents
  2. 2.
     Marriage certificate (sponsor relationship)

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     To prove the sponsor's relationship with you, documents you can provide include, but are not limited to: marriage certificates.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Sponsor documents
  3. 3.
     Death certificate (sponsor relationship)

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     To prove the sponsor's relationship with you, documents you can provide include, but are not limited to: death certificates.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Sponsor documents
  4. 4.
     Adoption certificate (sponsor relationship)

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     To prove the sponsor's relationship with you, documents you can provide include, but are not limited to: adoption certificates.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Sponsor documents
  5. 5.
     Family status certificate or family book

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     To prove the sponsor's relationship with you, documents you can provide include, but are not limited to: family status certificates or family books if officially issued and maintained.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Sponsor documents
• Proof that your sponsor has turned 18Show details for Proof that your sponsor has turned 18

  If you are being sponsored, provide: proof that your sponsor has turned 18.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Sponsor documents
• Proof of your sponsor's Australian citizenship, permanent residence or eligible New Zealand citizenshipShow details for Proof of your sponsor's Australian citizenship, permanent residence or eligible New Zealand citizenship

  If you are being sponsored, provide: proof that your sponsor is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Sponsor documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

  1. 1.
     Sponsor's citizenship certificate

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     To prove that your sponsor is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen, provide: citizenship certificate.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Sponsor documents
  2. 2.
     Sponsor's passport bio-data page

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     To prove that your sponsor is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen, provide: passport bio-data page.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Sponsor documents
• Proof that your sponsor is usually resident in a designated area of AustraliaShow details for Proof that your sponsor is usually resident in a designated area of Australia

  If you are being sponsored, provide: proof that your sponsor is usually resident in a designated area of Australia.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Sponsor documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

  1. 1.
     Sponsor's driver's licence

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     To prove your sponsor is usually resident in a designated area of Australia, documents you can provide include, but are not limited to: drivers licence.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Sponsor documents
  2. 2.
     Sponsor's mortgage or tenancy agreement

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     To prove your sponsor is usually resident in a designated area of Australia, documents you can provide include, but are not limited to: mortgage/tenancy agreements.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Sponsor documents
  3. 3.
     Sponsor's utility bills

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     To prove your sponsor is usually resident in a designated area of Australia, documents you can provide include, but are not limited to: utility bills.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Sponsor documents
• Health examination resultsShow details for Health examination results

  Most visa applicants must meet the health requirement.

  View Home Affairs source› Meeting our health requirementhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

  1. 1.
     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
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     My Health Declarations form (health examinations before applying)

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     The My Health Declarations (MHD) service enables you to complete your health examinations prior to submitting your visa application.

     View Home Affairs source› When to have health examinations › Before you apply for a visa (My Health Declarations)https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health/when-to-have-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 requirement › Why you must meet the health requirementhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health
• Polio vaccination certificateShow details for Polio vaccination certificate

  Give us evidence of a current polio vaccination certificate if you are travelling from, or have spent time in, a country considered at risk.

  View Home Affairs source› Tips for a decision-ready application › Polio vaccinationhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/check-twice-submit-once/skilled-visa
• 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

  1. 1.
     Appointment letter and original travel document for a biometrics appointment

     Show details for Appointment letter and original travel document for a biometrics appointment

     Bring the appointment letter and your original passport or other valid travel document to your appointment.

     View Home Affairs source› Biometrics › How to provide your biometrics › If you are within Australiahttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics
• Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipientShow details for Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient

  To nominate someone to: receive your correspondence, use Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Tell us you are getting helphttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/956a.pdf
• 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 nominate someone to: provide immigration assistance, use Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Tell us you are getting helphttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/956.pdf
• Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answersShow details for Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers

  Complete Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers and attach it to your application in ImmiAccount.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › Mistakes on your applicationhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1023.pdf
• Form 1436 Adding an additional applicant after lodgementShow details for Form 1436 Adding an additional applicant after lodgement

  Use Form 1436 Adding an additional applicant after lodgement, pay using ImmiAccount, attach the form and supporting documents to your ImmiAccount.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › Add familyhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1436.pdf
• 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 your documents › Prepare your documents › Translate
• Explanation for any requested document you cannot provideShow details for Explanation for any requested document you cannot provide

  If you can’t provide requested documents, explain why in your application.

  View Home Affairs source› Tips for a decision-ready application › Missing documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/check-twice-submit-once/skilled-visa

Other official guidance for this visa

• Translation

  Have all non-English documents translated into English.

  View Home Affairs source

• Certification

  Note: You do not need to have any documents certified.

  View Home Affairs source

• Police certificates

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

  View Home Affairs source

• Health

  Most visa applicants must meet the health requirement.

  View Home Affairs source

• Forms

  Complete and provide the following forms: Form 80 – Personal particulars for character assessment.

  View Home Affairs source