Subclass 190 Document Requirements

Step 2: Essential Visa Application Documents

1. Identity Documents

2. State Nomination Approval

3. Skills Assessment

• Positive Skills Assessment from the relevant assessing authority
• Must be valid at time of invitation
• Must match your nominated occupation
• Same assessment submitted for state nomination

4. English Language Evidence

• Test Results: IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, OET, or Cambridge
• Must show all four components (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking)
• Results must be less than 3 years old at time of invitation
• Must meet minimum Competent English requirement (IELTS 6.0 each band or equivalent)

5. Educational Qualifications

6. Work Experience Evidence

For EACH employment period you're claiming points for:

• Employment Contracts or offer letters
• Payslips (first, last, and representative samples - minimum 3-4 per year)
• Tax Returns or tax assessment notices
• Bank Statements showing salary deposits
• Reference Letters on company letterhead including:
  • Your job title and duties (detailed)
  • Employment dates (start and end)
  • Hours worked per week (minimum 20 hours)
  • Salary details
  • Contact details of referee
• Organizational Chart (if available)
• Job Descriptions or duty statements

7. Police Clearance Certificates

• From every country you've lived in for 12+ months in the last 10 years
• Must be issued within 12 months of your visa application
• Include certified translation if not in English
• Australian Federal Police (AFP) check if you've lived in Australia
• Must cover all periods since age 16

8. Health Examinations

• Medical Examination (Form 26 or 502) - By approved panel physician only
• Chest X-ray (Form 160) - For applicants 11 years and older
• HIV Test - For applicants 15 years and older
• Additional tests if required based on medical history or occupation

Important: You'll receive instructions through ImmiAccount after lodging your application. Do NOT arrange health examinations before being instructed.

9. Partner Skills Evidence (if claiming points)

If claiming partner points (5 or 10 points), provide:

• Partner's Skills Assessment - Positive assessment in occupation on same list
• Partner's English Test Results - Competent English minimum (IELTS 6.0 each)
• Partner's Age Evidence - Must be under 45
• Relationship Evidence - Marriage certificate or de facto relationship proof (12+ months)
• Partner's Passport

10. Australian Study Evidence (if claiming points)

• Degree/Diploma certificates
• Academic transcripts
• Completion letters from institution
• CRICOS confirmation of enrollment
• Evidence of physical attendance in Australia (not distance/online)
• Proof of at least 2 academic years (92 weeks)

11. Additional Points Evidence

Professional Year (if claiming):

• Certificate of Completion from approved provider
• Must show completion within last 4 years
• Must be in accounting, IT, or engineering

NAATI Accreditation (if claiming):

• NAATI credential certificate
• Must be at required level (paraprofessional or above)

STEM Qualification (if claiming):

• Master's by research or PhD certificate from Australian institution
• Transcripts showing STEM subjects
• CRICOS confirmation showing eligible field

Regional Study (if claiming):

• Proof of campus location in regional area
• Evidence of residence in regional area during studies

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For each included family member (partner and dependent children):

For Partner

• Passport
• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate or de facto evidence
• Police certificates (same rules as main applicant)
• Health examinations
• English test results (if claiming partner points)

For Dependent Children

• Passport
• Birth certificate showing both parents
• Adoption papers (if applicable)
• Police certificates (if 16 years or older)
• Health examinations
• Evidence of dependency (if 18-23 years - full-time study enrollment)

?? Document Format Requirements

Certified Copies

Most documents must be certified copies. Acceptable certifiers include:

• Justice of the Peace
• Notary Public
• Lawyer or solicitor
• Registered migration agent
• Australian diplomatic or consular officer
• Certifying officer at Australia Post (if in Australia)

Translations

All non-English documents must include:

• Original document (or certified copy)
• English translation by NAATI-certified translator (or equivalent)
• Translator's certification statement and credentials
• Both original and translation must be certified

Digital Submissions

• File Format: PDF preferred (JPEG for photos)
• File Size: Under 5MB per document
• Quality: Clear, readable, color scans (300 DPI minimum)
• File Names: Use descriptive names (e.g., "passport-main-applicant.pdf")
• Organization: Group documents logically by category

Estimated Document Costs

Document/Service	Approximate Cost
State Nomination Fee	AUD $200-330
English Test (IELTS/PTE)	AUD $300-400
Skills Assessment	AUD $300-1,050
Police Certificates (per country)	AUD $50-200
Health Examinations (per person)	AUD $300-500
Document Certifications	AUD $50-200
Translations (per document)	AUD $70-150
Total (excluding visa fee)	AUD $1,500-3,500+

? Document Preparation Timeline

? Final Checklist

Ready for Application?

Once you have all documents prepared, learn the step-by-step application process!