Australian Visa Document
Checklists 2026
Tailored document checklists for 17 Australian visa subclasses — covering partner, skilled, student, work, visitor, and parent visas. Pick your visa below to see the full list of required documents.
All checklists are based on publicly available Department of Home Affairs guidance. Upload your documents, compress and merge PDFs, and export a correctly-named bundle — free to start.
Family & Partner Visas
Partner Visa
Onshore partner visa — for applicants already in Australia in a genuine de facto or married relationship with an Australian citizen or PR.
View checklist →Partner Visa (Offshore)
Offshore partner visa — for applicants outside Australia applying to live permanently with their Australian partner.
View checklist →Prospective Marriage Visa
Temporary visa to travel to Australia and marry your Australian fiancé(e) within 9 months of arrival.
View checklist →Skilled Visas
Skilled Independent
Points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers not sponsored by an employer or state government.
View checklist →Skilled Nominated
Points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
View checklist →Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)
Permanent visa for holders of certain provisional skilled regional visas (491 or 494) after 3 years.
View checklist →Skilled Work Regional
Provisional visa for skilled workers nominated by a state or sponsored by an eligible family member to live and work in regional Australia.
View checklist →Work Visas
Temporary Skill Shortage
Employer-sponsored temporary visa for skilled workers where no suitable Australian is available for the role.
View checklist →Employer Nomination Scheme
Permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an approved Australian employer.
View checklist →Work and Holiday
Temporary visa for young adults (18–30) from eligible countries to holiday and work in Australia for up to 12 months.
View checklist →Temporary Graduate
Temporary visa allowing international graduates from Australian institutions to live, study, and work in Australia.
View checklist →Working Holiday
Temporary visa for eligible young adults (18–30) to holiday and work in Australia for up to 12 months.
View checklist →Study Visas
Student Visa
Study at a CRICOS-registered Australian institution — covering primary, secondary, vocational, and tertiary education.
View checklist →Student Guardian Visa
Temporary visa for a parent or guardian to accompany a child studying in Australia on a Student visa.
View checklist →Parent Visas
Parent Visa
Permanent visa for parents of Australian citizens, PRs, or eligible NZ citizens.
View checklist →Contributory Parent Visa
Faster-processing permanent parent visa with a significant health and welfare contribution.
View checklist →Contributory Aged Parent Visa
Permanent visa for aged parents of Australian citizens or PRs who are already in Australia.
View checklist →Common questions about Australian visa document checklists
Are these checklists official?
All checklists are based on publicly available Department of Home Affairs guidance but are maintained by VisaPacks as a convenience tool. Always verify requirements on the Department of Home Affairs website or with a registered migration agent.
Can I get a personalised list?
Yes. Each checklist page has a "Build my personalised checklist" button. Answer a few questions about your situation and VisaPacks filters the list to only the documents that apply to you — skipping items that don't match your profile.
Is it free to use?
Yes — viewing and using the checklist is free. A $30 AUD one-time upgrade unlocks unlimited PDF tools (compress, merge, unlock), cloud save across devices, and ZIP or PDF export with correctly-named files.
Which visa should I choose?
Each visa card above includes a brief description of who it's for. If you're unsure which visa subclass applies to your situation, consult a registered migration agent (MARA) — VisaPacks is a document preparation tool, not a migration advice service.
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