Passport rule
Use a valid passport or accepted travel document for the visitor visa and travel. Renew if it will expire during the planned stay.
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Australia family visit visa checklist
Prepare Australia family visit visa documents with invitation letter, host status, funds, ties, passport, ImmiAccount application, and travel plan.
Last verified
2026-04-29. Rules can change, so always check the official source before final submission.
Scenario notes
Family visit cases should explain host relationship, stay address, travel dates, and whether a host or applicant pays.
VisaFlow AI separates host accommodation from financial sponsorship.
The checklist can be adjusted for Tourist stream or Sponsored Family stream as the rule pack expands.
Application steps
Choose the right Visitor visa stream, usually Tourist stream outside Australia for tourism/family visit.
Create or use ImmiAccount and complete the online application.
Attach identity, funds, purpose, ties, health/character, and host/sponsor documents as applicable.
Pay the visa application charge and respond to any biometrics, health, or additional information request.
Wait for the Department of Home Affairs decision before making irreversible travel plans.
Document checklist
Passport biodata page
Visitor visa applications require identity and travel document details from the applicant's passport.
Online application through ImmiAccount
Subclass 600 applications are generally lodged online through ImmiAccount.
Passport-style photo
The online application may request a recent photo as part of identity documentation.
Funds or income evidence
Applicants should show they have enough money for the visit and return travel.
Applies when: Applicant pays personally or partly pays for the trip.
Employment, business, study, pension, or leave proof
These documents help show personal circumstances and reasons to return after visiting Australia.
Applies when: Applicant wants to show ties to home or residence country.
Property, family, or residence ties proof
Additional ties can support that the applicant is a genuine temporary visitor.
Applies when: Applicant wants to show family, property, residence, or other ties outside Australia.
Travel itinerary or purpose plan
A clear trip plan helps explain the purpose and length of stay.
Applies when: Applicant is travelling for tourism, family visit, or another temporary non-work reason.
Invitation or host letter
For family/friend visits, a host letter helps explain the relationship, address, stay length, and support offered.
Applies when: Purpose of visit is family visit, friend visit, or applicant will stay with a host.
Host status or sponsor documents
For family/host visits or Sponsored Family stream cases, host identity/status and sponsor evidence may be needed.
Applies when: Applicant is visiting family, relatives, friends, or another person will cover some or all trip costs.
Sponsored family form or sponsorship evidence
The Sponsored Family stream uses sponsorship evidence, including Form 1149 where applicable.
Applies when: Applicant is using a Sponsored Family stream or an Australian relative is formally sponsoring the visit.
Health insurance or medical evidence
Medical or longer-stay cases may need health, insurance, or treatment evidence depending on the request.
Applies when: Purpose of visit is medical treatment or the department requests health evidence.
Official sources
Australia Visitor visa subclass 600Official Department of Home Affairs Visitor visa page and stream selector.Visitor visa Tourist streamOfficial Tourist stream page for applicants outside Australia.Sponsored family visitor sponsorship formOfficial Form 1149 for Sponsored Family stream where applicable.