What Documents Are Accepted for Identity Verification?
Learn about the primary, secondary, and supporting documents required for identity verification, including Australian passports, driver licences, and utility bills. Priority processing is available for faster results.
Primary Documents — 70 Points Each
- Australian Passport (current or expired within last 2 years)
- Foreign Passport with current Australian visa
- Australian Birth Certificate (full certificate, not extract)
- Australian Citizenship Certificate
- ImmiCard (issued by the Department of Home Affairs)
Secondary Documents with Photo — 40 Points Each
- Current Australian Driver Licence or Learner Permit
- Current Australian Government-issued Photo ID card
- Current foreign driver licence (with English translation if required)
Supporting Documents — 25 Points Each
- Medicare card
- Australian bank statement (issued within last 3 months)
- Australian utility bill (issued within last 3 months)
- Australian Government benefit card
Most Applicants
Can satisfy the 100-point requirement with a passport (70pts) + driver licence (40pts). Other combinations are also accepted.
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