Visitor visa (subclass 600) document checklist
Tourist stream (applying outside Australia)
To visit Australia for tourism or to see family and friends.
Identity
- Pages of the current passport showing the photo, personal details, and issue and expiry dates
- National identity card, if the applicant has one
- Proof of any change of name (e.g. marriage or divorce certificate, change of name documents from a Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages or overseas authority)
Genuine visitor
- As much proof as possible of a temporary visit, for example funds for the stay (personal bank statements over 3 months, payslips, tax records, term deposits)
- An invitation letter from a relative or friend in Australia, if relevant
Character and longer stays
- Military service records or discharge papers, if applicable. A police certificate may be requested
- If requesting a longer visa: the reason, with evidence (e.g. a child who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident)
Applicants under 18
- Birth certificate showing both parents' names, or the alternatives listed on the official page