Australian visa document checklists

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Partner Visa
820/801
5/8
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Identity
Relationship
Financial
Character
Sponsor
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820/801 Available
Partner Visa Onshore partner & permanent partner visa. 24 document items across 8 categories. View requirements →
309/100 Available
Partner Visa (Offshore) Offshore partner & permanent partner visa. For applicants outside Australia in a genuine relationship with an Australian citizen or PR. View requirements →
300 Available
Prospective Marriage Visa Temporary visa to travel to Australia and marry your Australian fiancé(e). You must marry within 9 months of arrival. View requirements →
500 Available
Student Visa Study at a CRICOS-registered Australian institution. Includes primary, secondary and tertiary education. View requirements →
590 Available
Student Guardian Visa Temporary visa for a parent or relative to reside in Australia as guardian for a Student Visa (500) holder aged under 18. View requirements →
189 Available
Skilled Independent Points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers not sponsored by an employer or state. Requires an invitation via SkillSelect. View requirements →
190 Available
Skilled Nominated Points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government. View requirements →
191 Available
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Permanent visa for holders of a Subclass 491 or 494 visa who have lived and worked in a designated regional area for at least 3 years. View requirements →
491 Available
Skilled Work Regional Provisional skilled visa for regional Australia. Nominated by a state/territory or sponsored by an eligible relative in a designated regional area. Valid 5 years. View requirements →
482 Available
Temporary Skill Shortage Employer-sponsored temporary work visa. Short-term stream (2 years) or Medium-term stream (4 years) depending on your occupation. View requirements →
186 Available
Employer Nomination Scheme Permanent employer-sponsored visa. Direct Entry stream for new hires; Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream for existing 482/457 holders. View requirements →
417 Available
Working Holiday Work and holiday in Australia for up to 12 months (extendable). For eligible passport holders aged 18–30 (35 for some countries). View requirements →
462 Available
Work and Holiday Work and holiday in Australia for up to 12 months. For eligible passport holders from specific countries (not eligible for 417). Age 18–30. View requirements →
485 Available
Temporary Graduate Post-study work visa for recent Australian graduates. Post-Study Work stream or Graduate Work stream depending on your qualification. View requirements →
600 Available
Visitor Visa Tourism, visiting family or short business activities in Australia. Valid for up to 12 months. View requirements →
103 Available
Parent Visa Permanent visa for parents of an Australian citizen, PR or eligible NZ citizen. Subject to the Balance of Family test. View requirements →
143 Available
Contributory Parent Visa Permanent offshore parent visa. Faster processing than the 103 (approx. 3–5 years) with a significantly higher visa application charge. View requirements →
864 Available
Contributory Aged Parent Permanent onshore visa for aged parents of Australian citizens, PRs or eligible NZ citizens. Must be in Australia when applying and when visa is granted. View requirements →

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About VisaPacks

VisaPacks is an Australian visa document preparation tool built to help applicants, partners, and migration agents organise supporting evidence before lodging with the Department of Home Affairs. It is not a registered migration agent and does not provide legal advice. All document lists are based on publicly available Department of Home Affairs guidance and are maintained as a convenience tool only.