Australia · Visas and documents

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A preparation roadmap by purpose, with documents, steps and direct links to the responsible authorities.

Guides to the main routes, not a list of every existing visa. Nationality, residence, age, family and consulate can change the required evidence.

Study · Student visa · subclass 500

Maintain a valid CoE and required OSHC coverage. Address Genuine Student criteria and check the passport/institution checklist.

Documents to organise: Valid passport or travel document; Admission or enrolment at an eligible institution and course; Health insurance appropriate to the category.

Depending on your case and the official checklist: Financial evidence accepted for this category; Language evidence for the category or exemption; Diplomas, transcripts and qualification recognition; Medical examination or certificate/TB where applicable; Police certificates for the requested countries and periods; Parental consent, custody and documents for minors; Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested.

Route forms and references: CoE · OSHC · Genuine Student.

How to proceed: Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence. Confirm admission, enrolment, payments and institution-issued documents. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.

Work · Skills in Demand · subclass 482

The route depends on an employer sponsor and suitable nomination. Check occupation, experience, English and stream conditions.

Documents to organise: Valid passport or travel document; Employer authorisation, sponsorship or petition where the route requires it; Contract or job offer accepted for the category; Evidence of experience and professional licensing; Language evidence for the category or exemption.

Depending on your case and the official checklist: Diplomas, transcripts and qualification recognition; Health insurance appropriate to the category; Medical examination or certificate/TB where applicable; Police certificates for the requested countries and periods; Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested.

How to proceed: Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence. Ask the employer to complete the prior authorisation or sponsorship required by this route. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.

Join family · Partner · subclass 309 / 100

Offshore partner process. Prepare relationship history and evidence of shared life, not only a marriage certificate.

Documents to organise: Valid passport or travel document; Civil records and evidence of parentage or name changes; Certificates and evidence of family or partner relationship; Family member’s identity and immigration status or nationality.

Depending on your case and the official checklist: Police certificates for the requested countries and periods; Medical examination or certificate/TB where applicable; Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested; Parental consent, custody and documents for minors.

How to proceed: Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.

Before paying or travelling

Check fees, minimum income, document validity and timing with the route source. Confirm translations and legalisation with the responsible consulate. Visa, entry, residence and permission to work are different steps; approval is not guaranteed.

Information for lawful migration. PassyGo does not issue visas or replace individual advice from a qualified professional.

Source publication

Department of Home Affairs

immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · Source checked on 13/11/2026

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Sources by route

Study Student visa · subclass 500

Check official requirements · immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗

Check official requirements · www.studyaustralia.gov.au ↗

Work Skills in Demand · subclass 482

Check official requirements · immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗

Join family Partner · subclass 309 / 100

Check official requirements · immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗

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Visas and documents: destination context

Country reference guide. These routes are not new measures announced by the news; each has its own requirements.

Guides to the main routes, not a list of every existing visa. Nationality, residence, age, family and consulate can change the required evidence.

Sources checked · 2026-11-13

StudyStudent visa · subclass 500

Maintain a valid CoE and required OSHC coverage. Address Genuine Student criteria and check the passport/institution checklist.

Official name

Student visa · subclass 500

Documents to organise

• Valid passport or travel document
• Admission or enrolment at an eligible institution and course
• Health insurance appropriate to the category

Depending on your case and the official checklist

• Financial evidence accepted for this category
• Language evidence for the category or exemption
• Diplomas, transcripts and qualification recognition
• Medical examination or certificate/TB where applicable
• Police certificates for the requested countries and periods
• Parental consent, custody and documents for minors
• Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested

Route forms and references

• CoE · OSHC · Genuine Student

How to proceed

1. Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence.
2. Confirm admission, enrolment, payments and institution-issued documents.
3. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested.
4. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.

Sources by route

Check official requirements · immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗

Check official requirements · www.studyaustralia.gov.au ↗

WorkSkills in Demand · subclass 482

The route depends on an employer sponsor and suitable nomination. Check occupation, experience, English and stream conditions.

Official name

Skills in Demand · subclass 482

Documents to organise

• Valid passport or travel document
• Employer authorisation, sponsorship or petition where the route requires it
• Contract or job offer accepted for the category
• Evidence of experience and professional licensing
• Language evidence for the category or exemption

Depending on your case and the official checklist

• Diplomas, transcripts and qualification recognition
• Health insurance appropriate to the category
• Medical examination or certificate/TB where applicable
• Police certificates for the requested countries and periods
• Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested

How to proceed

1. Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence.
2. Ask the employer to complete the prior authorisation or sponsorship required by this route.
3. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested.
4. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.

Sources by route

Check official requirements · immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗

Join familyPartner · subclass 309 / 100

Offshore partner process. Prepare relationship history and evidence of shared life, not only a marriage certificate.

Official name

Partner · subclass 309 / 100

Documents to organise

• Valid passport or travel document
• Civil records and evidence of parentage or name changes
• Certificates and evidence of family or partner relationship
• Family member’s identity and immigration status or nationality

Depending on your case and the official checklist

• Police certificates for the requested countries and periods
• Medical examination or certificate/TB where applicable
• Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested
• Parental consent, custody and documents for minors

How to proceed

1. Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence.
2. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested.
3. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.

Sources by route

Check official requirements · immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗

Check fees, minimum income, document validity and timing with the route source. Confirm translations and legalisation with the responsible consulate. Visa, entry, residence and permission to work are different steps; approval is not guaranteed.

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Rules may change. Check dates, requirements and updates with the official source. This content is informational and does not replace professional advice.