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Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) Document Checklist

The required and optional documents for a Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) application to Australia, organized to build your case file with confidence.

7
documents
7
required
0
optional

Required documents7

  1. Valid Passport

    A valid passport with at least 6 months validity

  2. Birth Certificate

    Official birth certificate with translation if not in English/French

  3. Police Clearance Certificate

    Police clearance from all countries lived in for 6+ months since age 18

  4. Language Test Results

    IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF test results (must be less than 2 years old)

  5. Educational Diplomas/Degrees

    All diplomas, degrees, and certificates with official transcripts

  6. Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

    ECA report from designated organization (WES, IQAS, ICAS, etc.)

  7. Skills Assessment Result

    Positive skills assessment from a relevant assessing authority

Note: This is general document guidance for organizing your case file, not legal advice. Document requirements change; always verify the current list against the official government source before you submit.

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Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) (Australia)?
This checklist lists 7 document types for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) case file — 7 required. The full list, with what each item means, is below.
How many documents are required vs optional for Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)?
7 of the 7 listed document types are required; 0 are optional or apply only in certain cases.
Can I track my Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) documents in one place?
Yes — save this checklist to your Hijraah case file to mark each document pending, uploaded, or verified as you gather it.