Australian Visa Document
Checklists 2026
Tailored document checklists for 26 Australian visa types — covering partner, skilled, student, work, visitor, parent, and subsequent entrant visas. Spouse and dependent children documents are added automatically when you include family members. Pick your visa below to see the full document list.
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.
27 items · 9 categories
Build my checklist → View the full Partner Visa (820/801) checklist →Skilled Visas
Skilled Independent
Points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers not sponsored by an employer or state government.
17 items · 5 categories
Build my checklist → View the full Skilled Independent (189) checklist →Skilled Nominated
Points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
21 items · 6 categories
Build my checklist → View the full Skilled Nominated (190) checklist →Work Visas
Skills in Demand (SID)
Employer-sponsored temporary visa for skilled workers where no suitable Australian is available for the role.
14 items · 6 categories
Build my checklist → View the full Skills in Demand (SID) (482) checklist →Employer Nomination Scheme
Permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an approved Australian employer.
13 items · 7 categories
Build my checklist → View the full Employer Nomination Scheme (186) checklist →Temporary Graduate
Temporary visa allowing international graduates from Australian institutions to live, study, and work in Australia.
13 items · 6 categories
Build my checklist → View the full Temporary Graduate (485) checklist →Study Visas
Student Visa
Study at a CRICOS-registered Australian institution — covering primary, secondary, vocational, and tertiary education.
16 items · 6 categories
Build my checklist → View the full Student Visa (500) checklist →Student Visa – Subsequent Entrant
Documents for a spouse, de facto partner or dependent child joining the primary student applicant in Australia.
9 items · 5 categories
Build my checklist → View the full Student Visa – Subsequent Entrant (500 – Subsequent Entrant) checklist →Visitor Visas
Parent Visas
Parent Visa
Permanent visa for parents of Australian citizens, PRs, or eligible NZ citizens.
19 items · 6 categories
Build my checklist → View the full Parent Visa (103) checklist →Subsequent Entrant Checklists
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) – Subsequent Entrant
Documents for a spouse or dependent child joining the primary Subclass 491 applicant.
8 items · 5 categories
Build my checklist → View the full Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) – Subsequent Entrant (491 – Subsequent Entrant) checklist →Skilled Independent – Subsequent Entrant
Documents for a spouse or dependent child joining the primary Subclass 189 applicant.
7 items · 4 categories
Build my checklist → View the full Skilled Independent – Subsequent Entrant (189 – Subsequent Entrant) checklist →Skilled Nominated – Subsequent Entrant
Documents for a spouse or dependent child joining the primary Subclass 190 applicant.
7 items · 4 categories
Build my checklist → View the full Skilled Nominated – Subsequent Entrant (190 – Subsequent Entrant) checklist →Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) – Subsequent Entrant
Documents for a spouse or dependent child joining the primary Subclass 191 applicant.
8 items · 5 categories
Build my checklist → View the full Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) – Subsequent Entrant (191 – Subsequent Entrant) checklist →Skills in Demand (SID) – Subsequent Entrant
Documents for a spouse or dependent child joining the primary Subclass 482 applicant.
7 items · 4 categories
Build my checklist → View the full Skills in Demand (SID) – Subsequent Entrant (482 – Subsequent Entrant) checklist →Employer Nomination Scheme – Subsequent Entrant
Documents for a spouse or dependent child joining the primary Subclass 186 applicant.
7 items · 4 categories
Build my checklist → View the full Employer Nomination Scheme – Subsequent Entrant (186 – Subsequent Entrant) 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, including up to 5 document uploads and 1 PDF compress, merge, and unlock. On the free tier, your documents stay in your browser rather than being uploaded to our servers. A $30 AUD one-time upgrade unlocks unlimited document uploads, unlimited PDF tools, automatic file renaming to a consistent naming convention, ZIP or PDF export ready to lodge, and the option to turn on Cloud Save for permanent storage across devices.
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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