Visitor Visa (Tourist Stream) (subclass 600) – Checklist
USE FORM 1419 AND THIS CHECKLIST IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A VISA TO VISIT AUSTRALIA:
FOR TOURISM or TO VISIT FAMILY OR FRIENDS
TO ENGAGE IN AMATEUR SPORTING ACTIVITY
FOR SHORT-TERM INFORMAL STUDY (less than 3 months that does not lead to any award)
FOR SHORT ORGANISED SCHOOL TOURS/EXCHANGES
BUSINESS OR WORK ACTIVITY IS NOT PERMITTED ON THIS VISA
You should prepare a complete and well-documented application to assist the visa decision-maker to reach a
clear and favourable decision. If there is information that you are not able to provide, you should include a letter
stating why and those reasons will be taken into account. Incomplete or poorly documented applications may be
delayed or may be unsuccessful.
Although you are only required to submit photocopies of the supporting information, you may be asked to
produce the originals during assessment. Any foreign language documents must be accompanied by official
translations in English.
The current average processing time can be found online at: www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about/access-
accountability/service-standards/global-visa-citizenship-processing-times. You should apply well in advance to
avoid disappointment. In some cases where additional checking is required, the processing time may be longer
and you will be advised.
NOTE—YOU SHOULD TICK THE BOXES TO INDICATE WHAT YOU HAVE INCLUDED WITH YOUR APPLICATION,
SIGN AT THE END, AND SUBMIT THIS COMPLETED CHECKLIST WITH YOUR APPLICATION
MANDATORY FOR ALL APPLICANTS
□ Fully completed and signed application (Form 1419) and application fee. If you have paid online through
ImmiAccount, include a copy of the receipt.
□ Your current original passport and a copy of your passport’s biodata page (NB—if you are a first time traveller
to Australia you should consider providing copies of the travel pages as well to demonstrate your travel history)
□ One passport-sized photograph (see photo specifications in AVAC website)
□ A copy of your NRIC/Employment Pass/Dependent Pass/Social Visit Pass/Work Permit/Student Pass (front
and back)
□ Full name, nationality and passport number of others travelling with you in your group (if you are not
applying for your visas together)
□ If married or in a de facto spouse relationship and your spouse is not also a visa applicant, a copy of your
spouse’s passport identity page
□ If you are working, a letter from your employer stating the length of employment, position, salary, the period
of approved leave (specify dates) and whether leave is paid or unpaid. If you intend to travel for an extended
period, the letter should state whether your job is available to you on return (business registration, if
applicable). If you have recently started new employment, you should consider including similar evidence for
your recent employment and salary history
□ If you are not working and are in a spouse relationship, your marriage certificate and evidence of your
spouse’s employment and income
□ Evidence of funds—for example, copy of bank savings book, bank statements, payslips, tax returns. These
should show a history of transactions over a period of time and should be current immediately prior to the
date of your visa application. If someone else provides your funds (for example, parents of an applicant who is
a student), evidence to support this