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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
RequiredPassport (biographical pages)
Birth certificate
Change of name documents (if applicable)
National identity card (if you have one)
Relationship documents (marriage/divorce certificates)
Skills Assessment
RequiredPositive 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
RequiredIELTS 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
RequiredAcademic transcripts
Graduation certificates/diplomas
Completion letters from institutions
Academic record from universities/colleges
Professional qualification certificates (if applicable)
Employment Evidence
RequiredEmployment 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
RequiredHealth examination (Form 26 or 160)
Chest X-ray
Additional health examinations if required
Health insurance evidence (if currently in Australia)
Character Requirements
RequiredPolice 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 ApplicableBank statements showing funds for settlement
Evidence of assets and liabilities
Sponsorship forms (if applicable)
Assurance of Support (if applicable)
Additional Points Evidence
If ApplicableAustralian 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