- Valid Passport: A valid passport is necessary to confirm your identity and nationality. It must be up-to-date with at least six months’ validity from the date of your application.
- Birth Certificate: Your birth certificate is required to verify your identity and date of birth. It must be the official document and may need to be translated into English if necessary.
- Marriage Certificate (if married) or Proof of De Facto Relationship : If married, submit your marriage certificate; for a de facto relationship, provide evidence of living together, like joint bills or a shared lease agreement.
- Proof of Shared Residence: Provide documents like rental agreements or utility bills to prove you have lived together in a shared residence for a certain period.
- Financial Evidence of Joint Life: Submit joint financial documents like bank statements, insurance policies, or tax returns to demonstrate your financial interdependence.
- Photographic Evidence: Photographs of your relationship at events, holidays, or daily life help showcase the genuine and long-term nature of your partnership.
- Police Clearance Certificates: Police clearance certificates from each country you’ve lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years are required to prove your criminal history.
- Health Examination Results: You must undergo a health examination to meet Australia’s health requirements and show you do not have any medical conditions that could burden the healthcare system.
- Sponsor’s Citizenship or Residency Proof: Your sponsor must provide proof of their citizenship or permanent residency in Australia, such as a citizenship certificate or residency visa.
- Statutory Declarations: Statutory declarations from friends, family, or colleagues help affirm the genuine relationship and the authenticity of your partnership.
