A completed and signed Form 1419 – Application for ​general tourists to visit Australia for tourism and other ​recreational activities OR; A completed and signed Form ​1415 – application for Visitor visa - Business Visitor stream

* Please note - a separate application form must be completed ​for each person holding a separate passport.

Payment of the Australian Government Visa ​Application Charge at the Visa Application Centre or if ​the Visa Application Charge has been paid at a ​Departmental office in Australia, a copy of the receipt.

Whichever is applicable, a completed and signed:

• Form 956 - Advice by a migration agent/exempt ​person of providing immigration assistance or
  
• Form 956A - Appointment or withdrawal of Authorised ​Recipient
  

See: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-​support/departmental-forms/pdf-forms

Certified copies of the biographical pages of the current ​passports or travel documents of all people included in

the application (these are the pages with the holder's photo ​and personal details and the issue/expiry dates).

Include copies of all pages that contain visas and stamps.

* Note: your passport must have at least six months left before ​the expiry date.

One recent passport-sized photographs, (45 mm x 35 mm), ​no more than six months old, of you and any children ​included in your passport and travelling with you.

• This should be of the head and shoulders only against a ​plain background and should not be digitally altered.
  
• Print the name of the person on the back of each ​photograph.
  

A certified copy of your birth certificate

Evidence of immediate family members in your home country ​(ie. a family booklet and/or civil record, or their equivalent).

If your name has changed, formal evidence of the ​name change.

Evidence that you have sufficient funds for your intended ​stay (recent personal bank statements, pay slips, audited ​accounts, taxation records or credit card limit). You may also ​provide any of the following documents:

3. evidence of immediate family members in your home ​country

4. evidence of your visa or residence status in your ​home country, and your right to return

5. evidence of property or other significant assets ​owned in your home country.

• If you are visiting relatives or friends, a letter of invitation ​from your relative or friend in Australia. If your relative or ​friend is paying for your visit, evidence that they have the ​necessary funds.
  
• Your itinerary for your stay in Australia.
  
• Other information to show that you have an incentive and ​authority to return to your home country, such as:
  

1. a letter from your employer stating your intention to ​return to your job
2. evidence of enrolment at a school, college or ​university in your home country
   

• Certified copies of company documents. For example: ​valid business registration license, import & export ​permit, bank statements.
  
• If you are not staying at a friend/relative’s house, a hotel ​reservation is required.
  
• Certified copies of military service record or discharge ​papers (if served in Armed Forces of any country).
  
• If you are unemployed, a signed letter from your relative ​or any person confirming their support. Please provide ​evidence that your supporter has funds.
  

If you are employed:

If you are employed:

• A letter from your employer – stating your position, length of ​employment and confirming your intended role and reason for ​conducting business in Australia and educational qualifications ​and what travel costs your employer will cover.
  
• Your itinerary, with contact details of the business parties ​involved.
  
• A letter of invitation from host organisation in Australia.
  
• Conference registration details.
  
• Educational or professional qualifications.
  
• Your current employment and your role during your visit to ​Australia
  
• Details of previous contacts with Australian business people or ​organisations in Australia.
  
• Documents to show that the company you work for is an ​actively operating a business, such as business registration ​certificate or annual report.
  
• Evidence that you have sufficient funds for your personal ​support during your stay in Australia.
  

• Certified copies of company documents. For example: ​valid business registration, certificate of chamber ​membership, import & export permit, bank ​statements, evidence of recent business transactions, ​shipments, contracts or other relevant documents.
  

Applicants under the age of 18

Applicants 75 years of age and over

• A statutory declaration giving their permission.
• Form 1229 – Completed by both parents. If you use this form, ​you will have to attach copy of your parent’s or guardian’s ​government issued identification document (such as passport ​or driver’s license) with their photograph and signature.
  

*Please note that any of the above documents should be signed ​before a Notary Public.

• Form 1257, Undertaking declaration.
• Evidence of enrolment at school, college or university.
  
• If travelling without both parents, a declaration signed by the ​person who will be responsible for you in Australia
• Two forms of identification (with a signature) for any non-​accompanying parent.
• Where one or both parents are deceased, proof that the ​remaining parent or the guardian has legal custody of the ​applicant
• Where there are custody issues, further documentation may ​be requested
  

• You are required to undergo a health assessment ​(Fitness to travel certificate) to be completed by a ​panel doctor nominated by DIBP. For more ​information see Form 160i ​https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-​listing/forms/160.pdf
  
• You are required to submit International medical ​insurance that will cover your stay in Australia.
  

Applicants entering a hospital or a classroom

• You may be required to undergo a chest x-ray (Form 160) by ​a panel physician nominated by the Department. For more ​information see Form 160 ​https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/160.pdf
  
• You may need undertake a medical prior to lodging your ​application. To find out if you are eligible see: ​https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-​requirements/health/who-needs-health-examinations
  

Health Requirement – Applicant

• Evidence of polio vaccination
• If you have spent 28 days or longer since 5 May 2014, ​in any of the countries listed by the Department. ​Please see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-​support/meeting-our-requirements/health/threats-to-​public-health#content-index-3
  

NOTE: These requirements are subject to change depending on the embassy.