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Australia Subclass 189 Document Checklist

Complete document requirements for Australia's Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 189)

Important Notes

  • • All documents must be in English or accompanied by NAATI-certified translations
  • • You must have a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation
  • • You must meet the points test requirement (minimum 65 points)
  • • You must be under 50 years of age when invited to apply
  • • Additional documents may be requested during case officer assessment

Identity & Personal Documents

Required
Passport (biographical pages)
Birth certificate
Change of name documents (if applicable)
National identity card (if you have one)
Relationship documents (marriage/divorce certificates)

Skills Assessment

Required
Positive skills assessment from relevant assessing authority
All documents submitted for skills assessment
Academic transcripts and qualifications
Employment references used for skills assessment

English Language Proficiency

Required
IELTS Academic or General Training results (within 3 years)
PTE Academic results (within 3 years)
TOEFL iBT results (within 3 years)
OET results (within 3 years)
Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency results

Education Documents

Required
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificates/diplomas
Completion letters from institutions
Academic record from universities/colleges
Professional qualification certificates (if applicable)

Employment Evidence

Required
Employment references on company letterhead
Payslips or salary certificates
Tax returns or income statements
Employment contracts
Job descriptions matching ANZSCO codes
Organizational charts (if claiming managerial experience)

Health Requirements

Required
Health examination (Form 26 or 160)
Chest X-ray
Additional health examinations if required
Health insurance evidence (if currently in Australia)

Character Requirements

Required
Police clearance certificates from all countries lived in for 12+ months since age 16
Australian Federal Police check (if lived in Australia)
Military service records (if applicable)
Court documents (if you have criminal history)

Financial Evidence

If Applicable
Bank statements showing funds for settlement
Evidence of assets and liabilities
Sponsorship forms (if applicable)
Assurance of Support (if applicable)

Additional Points Evidence

If Applicable
Australian study documents (if claiming points)
NAATI credential certificate
Professional Year completion certificate
Partner skills assessment and English test (if applicable)
Regional study evidence (if applicable)

Quick Actions

Processing Times

Subclass 189:9-12 months
Health Examinations:1-2 weeks
Police Checks:2-8 weeks
Skills Assessment:6-20 weeks