Definition: Visa checklists are step-by-step document guides designed to help applicants prepare the correct evidence for their Australian visa application and avoid unnecessary delays or refusals.
Each checklist outlines the typical documents required for the applicant and sponsor (if applicable), including identity, relationship, financial, health, and character evidence.
Partner & Family Visa Checklists
- Subclass 309 – Partner Visa (Offshore) – Checklist covering relationship evidence and sponsor requirements for offshore applicants.
- Subclass 100 – Partner Visa (Permanent) – Checklist for the permanent stage of the offshore partner visa, including updated eligibility and relationship evidence.
- Subclass 820 – Partner Visa (Onshore) – Checklist covering identity, relationship evidence, and sponsor requirements for onshore applicants.
- Subclass 801 – Partner Visa (Permanent) – Checklist for the permanent stage of the onshore partner visa pathway.
- Subclass 300 – Prospective Marriage Visa – Checklist for fiancé(e) visa applicants, including relationship evidence and intent to marry.
- Subclass 445 – Dependent Child Visa – Checklist for dependent children linked to a partner visa applicant.
Child Visa Checklists
- Subclass 101 – Child Visa (Offshore) – Checklist for child visa applicants outside Australia, including identity and relationship documents.
- Subclass 802 – Child Visa (Onshore) – Checklist for child visa applicants in Australia, including care and custody evidence.
- Subclass 117 – Orphan Relative Visa (Offshore) – Checklist covering eligibility and care arrangements for orphan relative applicants outside Australia.
- Subclass 837 – Orphan Relative Visa (Onshore) – Checklist for orphan relative applicants in Australia, including family and care evidence.
Parent Visa Checklists
- Subclass 103 – Parent Visa – Checklist for parent visa applicants, including sponsorship and family relationship documents.
- Subclass 143 – Contributory Parent Visa – Checklist for contributory parent visa applicants, including financial and sponsorship evidence.
- Subclass 804 – Aged Parent / Aged Dependent Relative – Checklist for eligible onshore aged parent or dependent relative applicants.
- Subclass 864 – Aged Parent Visa – Checklist for aged parent visa applicants meeting balance-of-family requirements.
- Subclass 870 – Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa – Checklist for temporary parent visa applications, including sponsorship and financial capacity requirements.
Skilled Migration Visa Checklists
- Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent Visa – Checklist for independent skilled migrants, including skills assessment and points-test evidence.
- Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa – Checklist for state-nominated skilled migrants, including nomination documents.
- Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) – Checklist for regional skilled visas requiring state or family sponsorship.
- Subclass 887 – Skilled Regional (Permanent) – Checklist for applicants transitioning to permanent residency from regional visas.
- Subclass 191 – Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) – Checklist for regional provisional visa holders applying for permanent residency.