Document Checklist

Tip: Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay

Tip: Get them certified by your institution or notary public. Keep originals safe.

Tip: If still studying, provide provisional certificate or enrollment proof

Tip: Results should be less than 2 years old. Send official TRF directly from test center.

Tip: Use our SOP Builder tool to create a strong statement

Tip: Keep it to 2 pages maximum. Tailor it to your field of study.

Tip: On official letterhead, signed and dated within last 6 months

Tip: Required for MBA and some postgraduate programs. Include job duties and duration.

Tip: Follow university guidelines for format and content

Tip: Be honest and provide supporting documents if available

Tip: This is issued after you accept offer and pay fees. Keep electronic and printed copies.

Tip: Renew now if expiring within 2 years

Tip: 45mm x 35mm, white background, taken within last 6 months

Tip: Use our SOP Builder tool - this is the most important document for visa approval

Tip: Usually arranged by university when you accept offer. Receipt required.

Tip: Need ~$24,505/year + tuition. Bank statements, loan letters, scholarship letters.

Tip: From you or your sponsor. Should show consistent balance, not sudden deposits.

Tip: Include relationship proof and sponsor's financial documents

Tip: Should cover full tuition + living costs. Disbursement not required yet.

Tip: Yes, submit them again for visa. Immigration checks independently.

Tip: Submit again for visa application

Tip: Original or certified copy

Tip: Use VisaMate to fill this form accurately - we have all 82 fields!

Tip: Not needed if applying yourself

Tip: Required if you lived in a country for 12+ months (last 10 years). Must be less than 12 months old.

Tip: Book after lodging visa. Immigration will send you a HAP ID.

Tip: Part of medical examination. Valid for 12 months.

Tip: Be honest. Hiding refusals can lead to permanent bans.

Tip: Homestay, university accommodation, or rental agreement

Tip: Arrive 1-2 weeks before course starts for orientation

Tip: Many universities offer pickup service. Book in advance.

Tip: Bring $500-$1000 AUD cash. Can exchange at airport.

Tip: Inform your bank about travel to avoid card blocks

Tip: Passport, visa grant, COE, OSHC, accommodation, university contacts

Tip: Google Drive, Dropbox, or email to yourself

Tip: Keep in original packaging with doctor's prescription

Tip: Get from your country before leaving. Valid for 1 year.

Tip: Keep both physical and digital copies