Checklist for Australia 10-Year Visitor Visa Application

Document Checklist	Details
Before You Apply	Passport: Provide a valid passport or travel document. If replacing, complete it before applying. Health Examinations: Complete before applying or wait for instructions.Application Assistance: Notify the visa office if assistance is provided, submit authorization (e.g., Form 956 or 956a).
Identity Documents	Current passport (showing photo, personal details, issue/expiry dates)National identity card (if applicable)Proof of name changes (e.g., marriage/divorce certificates)
Genuine Visitor Documents	Financial Proof: Bank statements, payslips, tax records, or credit card limits.Sponsor’s Documents: Financial proof and invitation letter (if funded by someone else).Intent to Return: Employer letter, proof of studies, family relationship documents, or property/assets proof.
Business Visitor Documents (if applicable)	Host invitationConference registration detailsEmployer letter (explaining purpose of visit)Proof of work and company activities (e.g., annual report).
Character Documents	Character DocumentsMilitary service/discharge records (if applicable)Police certificates (if required).
Additional Documents for Applicants Under 18	Birth certificate (showing parents’ names)Form 1229 or consent declaration (attach ID of a signatory, e.g., passport or driver’s license).Form 1257 (if staying with non-relatives).
Additional Documents for Dependents Aged 18 or Older	Proof of relationship to the main applicant (e.g., birth or marriage certificate).Financial dependency proof for the last 12 months.
Translation Documents	Translation: Translate non-English documents to English.Australian translators must be NAATI-certified.Overseas translations must include translator’s name, address, qualifications, and experience (in English).Scan or Photograph: Scan documents in color, ensure clarity, and save multi-page documents as a single file.
Attachment	Attach each document only once, even if used for multiple purposes.
Relevant Forms	Form 956a: To nominate someone to receive correspondence or act on your behalf.Form 1229: Consent form for children under 18.Form 1257: Undertaking declaration for minor applicants.