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Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship Tourist Visa (Subclass 676) Application Document Checklist March 2011 Page 1 of 3 This document lists the information and supporting documents required to lodge your paper application. It also lists additional documents that you may need to provide depending on your individual circumstances. More information about this visa is available. See: About this Visa Important: Application requirements differ from country to country. If you are applying outside Australia, you must contact your nearest departmental office and check exactly how to submit your application and what documents to provide. See: Contact Details outside Australia Important: Do not provide original documents unless requested. You must provide ‘certified copies’ of original documentation. Documents not in English must be accompanied by accredited English translations. Complete applications You should ensure that you lodge a completed visa application. While the department may ask you to provide more information in order to determine whether you meet the criteria for grant of the visa, a decision on the visa application may be made solely on the information provided at the time of application. Note: The Visa Application Charge will not be refunded if a decision is made to refuse to grant the visa because the applicant did not satisfy the criteria for grant of the visa. More information to help prepare your application is available. See: Information to help prepare your application After completing this checklist, please attach it to the front of your application. Forms, fees and charges  A completed application form.  If you apply outside Australia and hold a passport for an ETA-eligible country, complete Form 48. See: Form 48 Application for Electronic Travel Authority eligible passport holders to visit Australia for tourism or other recreational activities  If you apply outside Australia and do not hold a passport for an ETA-eligible country, complete Form 48R. See: Form 48R Application for general tourists to visit Australia for tourism or other recreational activities  If applying in Australia, complete Form 601. See: Form 601 Application for further stay as a visitor March 2011 Page 2 of 3 Visa Application Charge See: Tourist Visa Charges Children travelling to Australia for tourist reasons  If a child under 18 years is coming to Australia without one or both parents or legal guardians, a consent form signed by the non-accompanying parent or legal guardian. Evidence must be provided to confirm family relationship. For example, certified copies of birth certificates, showing names of both parents, for all persons included in the application. See: Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years Children staying or studying in Australia  If a child under 18 years is staying in Australia with someone other than a parent, legal guardian or relative, a declaration signed by the person responsible for that child in Australia. See: Form 1257 Undertaking declaration Personal documents  Your passport. Certified copies of birth certificates, showing names of both parents, for all persons included in the application. A recent passport sized photograph (45mmx35mm), no more than six months old, of you and any children included in your passport and travelling with you.  These should be of the head and shoulders only against a plain background.  Print the name of the person on the back of each photograph. Additional documents may be required  Important: The department is not obliged to contact you for additional information before making a decision on your application. It is therefore in your best interest to submit the following documents with your application. If applying outside Australia, contact your nearest departmental office and check exactly which documents you should provide, as requirements differ from country to country. See: Immigration Offices Outside Australia Health and character documents  You must meet character requirements. See: Character and penal clearance requirements You may be asked to undergo medical and x-ray examinations. See: Health requirements Evidence of medical/travel insurance. This may be in the form of travel insurance or medical/hospital cover and must cover the cost of any treatment in Australia. Do not March 2011 Page 3 of 3 purchase medical/travel insurance until you are requested to provide it. Financial documents  Evidence of sufficient funds (personal bank statements, pay slips, audited accounts, taxation records or credit card limit). Other documents  Details of how you want your passport returned (if by post, include a passport sized envelope with your address and sufficient postage). If you are employed, confirmation from your employer of your employment status (your income and period of employment) and the period of approved leave. Evidence of enrolment at school, college or university. If visiting relatives or friends, a letter of invitation from your relative or friend in Australia. If your relative or friend is paying for your visit, evidence that they have the necessary funds. Other information to show that you have an incentive and authority to return to your home country. A completed application form.  If applying in Australia, complete Form 601. See: Form 601 Application for further stay as a visitor Visa Application ChargeSee: Tourist Visa Charges If a child under 18 years is coming to Australia without one or both parents or legal guardians, a consent form signed by the non-accompanying parent or legal guardian. Evidence must be provided to confirm family relationship. For example, certified copies of birth certificates, showing names of both parents, for all persons included in the application.See: Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years If a child under 18 years is staying in Australia with someone other than a parent, legal guardian or relative, a declaration signed by the person responsible for that child in Australia.See: Form 1257 Undertaking declaration Personal documents Additional documents may be required Important: The department is not obliged to contact you for additional information before making a decision on your application. It is therefore in your best interest to submit the following documents with your application. Health and character documents Financial documents Other documents Details of how you want your passport returned (if by post, include a passport sized envelope with your address and sufficient postage). If you are employed, confirmation from your employer of your employment status (your income and period of employment) and the period of approved leave. Evidence of enrolment at school, college or university. If visiting relatives or friends, a letter of invitation from your relative or friend in Australia. If your relative or friend is paying for your visit, evidence that they have the necessary funds. Other information to show that you have an incentive and authority to return to your home country.