The ultimate document checklist for Australia [with PDF]
The ultimate document checklist for your journey to Australia
To make your travel preparations for Australia easier, we have our document checklist for you to help. It doesn't matter if you are just preparing your visa application for Australia or if you are preparing to enter the country. We have listed all the important documents for you on our list. So you can't forget anything important and get a handy helper. Have fun while preparing and on your journey. We are also looking forward to your comments here under the articles, if our little helpers have saved you a lot of work.
In order not to forget the most important documents, we have prepared a checklist for you to download here.
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All important documents for your trip to Australia
For your big journey to Australia you need some important documents. Besides the passport there is a lot more to consider and therefore some preparation time for your trip is very useful. If you are well prepared, you will already have most of the documents mentioned below. If this is not the case then this is no problem. Before you apply for a visa (you can find the Australian Immigration website here) and before you enter the country, use our lists to make sure that you have everything you need ready. Nothing is more annoying than getting into trouble right at the start of your journey, because you are missing some documents. If you like, you can also download our list and have it with you on your mobile phone, tablet or as a printed version. You can easily and conveniently tick off what you have already done. This way you never lose track of what you still have to do.
Which documents do I need for australia when applying for my visa
Documents for your Working Holiday in Australia Subclass 417 & Subclass 462
The required documents for your Working Holiday in Australia are currently the following. Please note that in rare cases you may be asked for additional documents. We have put these documents in brackets below. Should you need these additional documents, you will be informed by e-mail during the visa process. You can easily apply for the visa via the Australian Homeaffairs website.
- Passport: For the visa application you need a passport in every case. The passport must be valid at least until the end of your trip. So you have to calculate when you will probably enter Australia and how long you will stay there. Ideally your passport should be valid for a few months longer, because then you can travel to other countries without any problems. Many Asian countries, for example, want your passport to be valid for three to six months longer than your stay in the country. If you don't have a passport yet, you should apply for one at the Citizens' Office in your city about one month before you plan to apply for a visa. Unfortunately, your identity card is not valid for the visa application. Please note that you can enter the number of your identity card in the visa application form, but then the visa is not valid and it only leads to unnecessary problems. So plan ahead and use the correct document.
- Proof of funds: For some time now, proof of funds for the Working Holiday Visa for Australia is no longer required upon arrival. Now you have to attach the proof of funds in the form of a bank statement directly to your visa application. All you need is an account statement, for example as a PDF or JPG, which shows the equivalent of AUD 5.000. This is currently about 3.000€ (you can find the current exchange rate here). The bank statement can be in English or German and does not need to be certified. But it is important that it is your personal account. You should give your name and an address identical to the address on your visa application.
- Visa payment: To pay for your Australian visa you need a credit card (can be a debit visa- or mastercard as well). If you don't have one, it is advisable to apply for one before you apply. Alternatively, you can also use another persons card, for example from your parents. Alternatively, you can also pay by PayPal or Union Pay, please note that there may be additional fees, so we do not recommend this method. Another possibility is the so-called BPAY, but you can only use this if you have someone who has an Australian bank account. Of all the possible options we recommend that you pay by credit card*. More about the right credit card to use in Australia can be found here in our blog.
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Additional Documents: The following documents may be requested in the visa process. If this is not the case, than you don't need them.
- [Health certificate]: Depending on your travel history or job intention, you will be asked for a health certificate. For example, if you have indicated that you want to work as a child educator, this proof is often requested. This proof of health is also requested if you have been in a tuberculosis risk country in the last few years. The proof of health can only be issued by certain doctors, but you will receive all the details by e-mail (including a list of doctors) when you are in the visa process.
- [Biometric data]: Your biometric data is also rarely requested. They are sometimes requested, for example if you have stated that you were in the military or similar professions.
Documents for my tourist visa Subclass 651 eVisitor Visa & Subclass 601 in Australia
The documents required for entry as a tourist differ slightly from those required for a working holiday visa. Therefore we have created a separate list for your holiday trip to australia. You can easily apply for your visa via the Australian Immigration website.
- Passport: For the visa application you need a passport in every case. The passport must be valid at least until the end of your trip. So you have to calculate when you will probably enter Australia and how long you will stay there. Ideally your passport should be valid for a few months longer, because then you can travel to other countries without any problems. Many Asian countries, for example, want your passport to be valid for three to six months longer than your stay in the country. If you don't have a passport yet, you should apply for one at the Citizens' Office in your city about one month before you plan to apply for a visa. Unfortunately, your identity card is not valid for the visa application. Please note that you can enter the number of your identity card in the visa application form, but then the visa is not valid and it only leads to unnecessary problems. Therefore plan ahead and use the correct document directly.
- Proof of funds: To get a visa for up to 3 months as a tourist, there is no fixed amount of money you have to prove. However, the Australian Immigration Service says that there should be enough money for the length of your stay and the onward flight. If in doubt, you will be asked for further proof or booking confirmation when you apply. However, in our experience this happens very rarely.
- Payment of the visa: You are lucky, at the moment the visa application is free of charge.
Which documents do I need when entering Australia
Documents for your Working Holiday in Australia
The documents you need for entry are slightly different from the documents you needed to apply for your visa. However, some of the documents you will need again when you enter the country. In any case, we recommend that you make a digital copy of all important documents. You can have them with you on an encrypted USB stick or store them in the cloud for emergency access.
- Passport: For the entry you need your passport in every case. The validity of your passport must cover at least the period of your stay. In order to keep the option of extending your visa open, your passport may also be valid for a significantly longer period.
- Confirmation of visa: Even if the visa is electronically deposited upon entry, the airline will gladly ask for proof of visa. This is not always the case, but depending on the employee, problems can occur without this proof. We have already heard of incidents where a onward flight had to be booked quickly at the airport because otherwise the flight was in danger. Therefore you are on the safe side with a proof of your approved visa.
- Proof of international health insurance: Australia requires an existing and for the period of your stay valid international health insurance. This proof is seldom asked for, but is mandatory as otherwise your entry could be denied. If you have a printed or digital form of the confirmation of insurance in English, no problems can arise.
- Proof of funds: Even if you have already provided proof of funds when applying for a visa, you can be asked for it again at the border when you enter the country. A printout of a current bank statement (in our experience, current means not older than 6 weeks) or the digital version in the form of a PDF on a smartphone or tablet is usually sufficient here. If you do not have a connecting flight, you must add the amount for a connecting flight to the minimum amount you have to show.
Documents for your holiday in Australia
- Passport: For the entry you need your passport in every case. The validity of your passport must cover at least the period of your stay. In order to keep the option of extending your visa open, your passport may also be valid for a significantly longer period.
- Proof of international health insurance: Australia requires an existing international health insurance valid for the duration of your stay. This proof is seldom asked for, but is mandatory as otherwise your entry could be denied. If you have a printed or digital form of the confirmation of insurance in English, no problems can arise.
- Proof of funds: Normally, as a tourist you will not be asked for your proof of funds when entering australia. However, in order to be protected from possible problems, we recommend that you also are able to show a proof of funds as a tourist (if you get asked for). This does not have a certain value, but should contain a sum that is sufficient for the duration of your holiday. Also existing and paid booking confirmations of accommodation, car or camper van can help here. At the end of the process we will check at your entry (whether noticeable or not) if your story is credible. Most tourists don't even notice that they have been looked at more closely during their trip to Australia.
Other useful documents for your Working Holiday or holiday in Australia
In addition to the documents mentioned above, we have compiled other useful documents to make your trip to Australia easier. It may be that you do not need some of these items, that is no problem. The list can be extended as you wish.
- National Driving Licence: If you want to drive a vehicle in Australia, you need your National Driving Licence. If it is issued in English, the National Driving Licence is sufficient, if it is not issued in English, then you also need the International Driving Licence or a certified translation (for details see point 2.).
- International Driving Licence or Translation: If your National Driving Licence does not include an English explanation, you will also need an International Driving Licence to drive safely through Australia. In most countries, the international drivers licence is available for little money and effort. The process differs from country to country, so please look it up how your country handles it. If you forgot your International Driving Licence, you can also get a certified translation in Australia. These translations are fast, but more expensive than the International Driver's License. Therefore we strongly recommend that you apply for an International Driving Licence before you travel. The validity of the International Driving Licence is 3 years. In many cases the National Driving Licence is accepted at a control in Australia without a translation being required, but this does not reflect the legal situation. This clearly requires English copy or translation (in the form of an International Driving Licence or certified translation). Therefore, do not rely on other statements that advise against taking a translation with you.
- Vaccination card: If you have current vaccinations and a corresponding vaccination card, then we recommend that you take this with you in your luggage. This way you can quickly and easily find out which vaccinations are available or, if necessary, can be made up for in the event of an accident.
- Liability insurance: In addition to the already mentioned international health insurance, you should also have liability insurance. It is important to make sure that you have worldwide coverage.
- Proof of national tax number: If you want to work in Australia, it can't hurt to bring your national tax number of your home country with you. This number is often used to establish an exchange between the countries in case of possible tax agreements. We now have a digital copy of the tax number in our records.
- Deregistration from your home country: In some countries there are advantages if you deregister, for example in Germany. When you log out, save the confirmation of your logout digitally in your cloud or on your USB stick. Sometimes, during your trip, it will be necessary to provide proof of your logout from your home country. If your home country does not have a registration system, you do not need a confirmation of deregistration in your documents.
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Our travel experience
In our experience, these documents are useful and helpful on your journey. If you know of another document that we should add here, we would be happy to hear your comments here under the articles.
Have fun with your travel preparations for Australia and we wish you a great trip.
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