Application Process Guide

Follow our step-by-step Application Process Guide to prepare, lodge and manage your visa application with confidence. Get an eligibility check, a downloadable document checklist, and clear timelines so you know what to expect at every stage. Need help? Book a consultation.

Overview

Eligibility check

What to do: Confirm visa subclass, eligibility criteria (age, skills, sponsor, relationship).
Tip: Use our Occupation Finder / PR Calculator to verify points and occupation lists.

Document collection & certification

Essential documents: passport, identity docs, civil status (marriage/birth), qualifications, employment references, skills assessment (if required), English test results, police checks, medicals.
How to certify: Provide certified copies or notarised translations as required by the department.
Common mistakes: mismatched names, expired documents, uncertified translations.

Application preparation

Complete all forms accurately; ensure names and dates match supporting documents.
Scan documents in recommended formats (PDF, JPG) and follow file naming guidelines.
Pay application and third‑party fees (skills assessment, medicals) and keep receipts.

Lodgement

Submit via the official online portal (or paper where applicable).
Note your application ID/case number and confirmation email.

After lodgement

Track progress using the department portal and your case ID.
Respond promptly to any Request for Information (RFI) delays can extend processing times.
Keep copies of everything and notify the department of address or contact changes.