Source-backed scope
India-to-Australia family route represented by the Partner Provisional visa subclass 309. Sponsor facts, relationship facts and ImmiAccount still control final submission, but each row below is tied to official Home Affairs evidence.
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Purpose
- Family / dependant residence
- Destination
- Australia
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India-to-Australia family route represented by the Partner Provisional visa subclass 309. Sponsor facts, relationship facts and ImmiAccount still control final submission, but each row below is tied to official Home Affairs evidence.
Checked against Australian Department of Home Affairs Partner subclass 309 and ImmiAccount document guidance on 2026-09-07.
How to use this checklist
Start with the route facts first: citizenship, residence, application country, destination and purpose. Then review the document rows and order processing only where the row says it is required or optional.
Document requirements
| Document | Status | Scope | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate showing both parents or identity alternative | required | visa application | Home Affairs Partner subclass 309 guidance says applicants must provide a birth certificate showing both parents, or listed identity alternatives if they cannot provide it. |
| Passport pages showing photo, personal details, issue and expiry | required | visa application | Home Affairs Partner subclass 309 guidance says applicants must provide current passport pages showing photo, personal details and issue and expiry dates. |
| National identity card, if held | conditional | visa application | Home Affairs Partner subclass 309 guidance says applicants must also provide a national identity card if they have one. |
| Proof of change of name, if applicable | conditional | visa application | Home Affairs Partner subclass 309 guidance says applicants must provide proof of change of name where applicable. |
| Marriage certificate or de facto relationship evidence | required | visa application | Home Affairs says married applicants must provide a marriage certificate or other valid marriage evidence, and de facto partners must provide evidence of the de facto relationship. |
| Written relationship statement | required | visa application | Home Affairs Partner subclass 309 guidance says applicants must tell the department in writing about the relationship history and future plans. |
| Financial, household, social and commitment evidence | required | visa application | Home Affairs Partner subclass 309 guidance lists supporting evidence of the relationship across finances, household, social matters and commitment. |
| Two witness statements or Form 888 | required | visa application | Home Affairs says applicants must provide statements from two witnesses, and the statements can be done by completing Form 888. |
| Sponsor application, TRN or sponsor status evidence | required | visa application | Home Affairs Partner subclass 309 guidance says the sponsor should apply to sponsor the applicant and the applicant should give the sponsor the TRN or application ID after applying. |
| Health examination evidence | required | visa application | Home Affairs Partner subclass 309 guidance says applicants need to have health examinations. |
| Police certificates and military records, if applicable | conditional | visa application | Home Affairs Partner subclass 309 guidance lists police certificates and military records for character assessment where the route conditions apply. |
| Dependent child or dependent family member documents | conditional | visa application | Home Affairs Partner subclass 309 guidance lists documents for dependent children and other dependent family members where they are included. |
Processing route
- Birth certificate showing both parents or identity alternativeA translation made in India needs the translator's full name, address, telephone number, qualifications and experience on each translation in English. Overseas translators need not be accredited; translators located in Australia require NAATI accreditation. Separate translation certification is not established as universally mandatory. Certification of document copies is a different question and is generally unnecessary unless requested. Include the source and translation; follow any actual additional instruction. 1. Collect the source document and check its language 2. If non-English, add an English translation with the required translator details 3. Upload the source document and translation; follow any separate certification request
- Passport pages showing photo, personal details, issue and expiryIf this document is already in English, use it as issued. If it is in any Indian language, add an English translation. Home Affairs does not show certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item unless a separate row says so. 1. Collect Passport pages showing photo, personal details, issue and expiry 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- National identity card, if heldA translation made in India needs the translator's full name, address, telephone number, qualifications and experience on each translation in English. Overseas translators need not be accredited; translators located in Australia require NAATI accreditation. Separate translation certification is not established as universally mandatory. Certification of document copies is a different question and is generally unnecessary unless requested. Include the source and translation; follow any actual additional instruction. 1. Collect the source document and check its language 2. If non-English, add an English translation with the required translator details 3. Upload the source document and translation; follow any separate certification request
- Proof of change of name, if applicableA translation made in India needs the translator's full name, address, telephone number, qualifications and experience on each translation in English. Overseas translators need not be accredited; translators located in Australia require NAATI accreditation. Separate translation certification is not established as universally mandatory. Certification of document copies is a different question and is generally unnecessary unless requested. Include the source and translation; follow any actual additional instruction. 1. Collect the source document and check its language 2. If non-English, add an English translation with the required translator details 3. Upload the source document and translation; follow any separate certification request
- Marriage certificate or de facto relationship evidenceA translation made in India needs the translator's full name, address, telephone number, qualifications and experience on each translation in English. Overseas translators need not be accredited; translators located in Australia require NAATI accreditation. Separate translation certification is not established as universally mandatory. Certification of document copies is a different question and is generally unnecessary unless requested. Include the source and translation; follow any actual additional instruction. 1. Collect the source document and check its language 2. If non-English, add an English translation with the required translator details 3. Upload the source document and translation; follow any separate certification request
- Written relationship statementA translation made in India needs the translator's full name, address, telephone number, qualifications and experience on each translation in English. Overseas translators need not be accredited; translators located in Australia require NAATI accreditation. Separate translation certification is not established as universally mandatory. Certification of document copies is a different question and is generally unnecessary unless requested. Include the source and translation; follow any actual additional instruction. 1. Collect the source document and check its language 2. If non-English, add an English translation with the required translator details 3. Upload the source document and translation; follow any separate certification request
- Financial, household, social and commitment evidenceA translation made in India needs the translator's full name, address, telephone number, qualifications and experience on each translation in English. Overseas translators need not be accredited; translators located in Australia require NAATI accreditation. Separate translation certification is not established as universally mandatory. Certification of document copies is a different question and is generally unnecessary unless requested. Include the source and translation; follow any actual additional instruction. 1. Collect the source document and check its language 2. If non-English, add an English translation with the required translator details 3. Upload the source document and translation; follow any separate certification request
- Two witness statements or Form 888A translation made in India needs the translator's full name, address, telephone number, qualifications and experience on each translation in English. Overseas translators need not be accredited; translators located in Australia require NAATI accreditation. Separate translation certification is not established as universally mandatory. Certification of document copies is a different question and is generally unnecessary unless requested. Include the source and translation; follow any actual additional instruction. 1. Collect the source document and check its language 2. If non-English, add an English translation with the required translator details 3. Upload the source document and translation; follow any separate certification request
- Sponsor application, TRN or sponsor status evidenceA translation made in India needs the translator's full name, address, telephone number, qualifications and experience on each translation in English. Overseas translators need not be accredited; translators located in Australia require NAATI accreditation. Separate translation certification is not established as universally mandatory. Certification of document copies is a different question and is generally unnecessary unless requested. Include the source and translation; follow any actual additional instruction. 1. Collect the source document and check its language 2. If non-English, add an English translation with the required translator details 3. Upload the source document and translation; follow any separate certification request
- Health examination evidenceIf this document is already in English, use it as issued. If it is in any Indian language, add an English translation. Home Affairs does not show certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item unless a separate row says so. 1. Collect Health examination evidence 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Police certificates and military records, if applicableA translation made in India needs the translator's full name, address, telephone number, qualifications and experience on each translation in English. Overseas translators need not be accredited; translators located in Australia require NAATI accreditation. Separate translation certification is not established as universally mandatory. Certification of document copies is a different question and is generally unnecessary unless requested. Include the source and translation; follow any actual additional instruction. 1. Collect the source document and check its language 2. If non-English, add an English translation with the required translator details 3. Upload the source document and translation; follow any separate certification request
- Dependent child or dependent family member documentsA translation made in India needs the translator's full name, address, telephone number, qualifications and experience on each translation in English. Overseas translators need not be accredited; translators located in Australia require NAATI accreditation. Separate translation certification is not established as universally mandatory. Certification of document copies is a different question and is generally unnecessary unless requested. Include the source and translation; follow any actual additional instruction. 1. Collect the source document and check its language 2. If non-English, add an English translation with the required translator details 3. Upload the source document and translation; follow any separate certification request
Official citations
- Australian Government Department of Home AffairsHome Affairs Partner visa subclass 309immi.homeaffairs.gov.auLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version australia-partner-309-20260810
Home Affairs lists birth certificate or identity alternatives, passport, national identity card, relationship documents, sponsor evidence, health examinations, character documents and family-member documents for the Partner subclass 309 route.
- Australian Government Department of Home AffairsHome Affairs: English translation prepared outside Australiaimmi.homeaffairs.gov.auLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version Australia-outside-translator-details-20261026
Non-English documents need English translations with the source documents. Translators outside Australia need not be accredited, but each translation must give their full name, address, telephone number, qualifications and language experience in English. Translators in Australia require NAATI accreditation. Document-copy certification is separate and is not generally required unless requested; this does not waive translation or translator details.
Exceptions
- Requirements and accepted document formats can change. Follow the linked authority for your exact purpose and application stage.
- Use row-level processing labels: translation, notarisation, apostille, embassy attestation and MEA or HRD attestation are not interchangeable.
Relevant Enuncia services
- Document checklist review
FAQs
Are all documents for Australia family / dependant residence automatically translated?
No. Translation is shown per document row because official sources may accept some documents as issued while requiring translation for others.
Can I order document processing from this checklist?
Build your checklist using the route facts first. A processing option can be selected only where supported by the document row. Rows needing language or authentication confirmation remain under review before pricing.
Related guides
- Australia destination guide
Destination overview for all published source-backed routes.