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Visa Document Checklist

Select your destination country and visa type to get a complete, printable list of everything you need to prepare — based on official government requirements.

🇦🇺 Australia Student Visa (500)🇨🇦 Canada Study Permit🇬🇧 UK Student Visa🇺🇸 USA F-1 Visa🇳🇿 NZ Student Visa
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Select a destination country and visa type to see the full document checklist.

All Visa Checklists

🇦🇺 Australia
Student Visa (Subclass 500)Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)Skilled Worker Visa (Subclass 482)Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa (Subclass 494)
🇨🇦 Canada
Study PermitPost-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)Express Entry (CEC / FSW)
🇬🇧 UK
Student Visa (Student Route)Graduate Route VisaSkilled Worker Visa
🇺🇸 USA
F-1 Student VisaOptional Practical Training (OPT)
🇳🇿 New Zealand
Student VisaPost-Study Work Visa

Frequently Asked Questions

What documents do I need for an Australia student visa?

For the Australia Subclass 500 student visa, you need: Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), valid passport, financial evidence (AUD $21,041/year for living costs + tuition), English language test results, OSHC health insurance, a GTE/Genuine Student statement, academic transcripts, health examination (HAP ID), and police clearance certificates.

What documents are required for a Canada study permit?

For a Canada study permit, you need: Letter of Acceptance from a DLI, Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL), valid passport, financial evidence (CAD $10,000 for living + full tuition), language test results, academic transcripts, a statement of purpose, biometrics, and may need a medical examination.

What documents are needed for a UK student visa?

For the UK Student Route visa, you need: CAS reference number from your UK institution, valid passport, financial evidence (£1,334/month in London or £1,023/month elsewhere, held for 28 consecutive days), English language test results (SELT), academic transcripts, TB test if from a listed country, and a digital photo.

What is the difference between required and optional documents for a visa?

Required documents (marked REQUIRED in our checklist) are those explicitly mandated by the immigration authority for your visa. Optional documents can strengthen your application — for example, evidence of ties to your home country for a GTE statement. Missing a required document will typically result in your visa being delayed or refused.

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