tourist visa (subclass 676) checklist for repeat visits to australia

TOURIST VISA (SUBCLASS 676) CHECKLISTFOR REPEAT VISITS TO AUSTRALIAIf you have travelled to Australia as an independent traveller in the last 5 years, please usethis checklist to ensure that you have the main documents we require to assess yourapplication. If you have only travelled as the holder of a Transit visa, as part of an ApprovedDestination Scheme (ADS) tour group, or you have travelled to Australia more than 5 yearsago, you will need to use the 676 First Visit Checklist.Please ensure that you:• Provide copies of the following documents,• Don’t send any original documents, except for your passport,• Attach English translations of any documents in Chinese,• Attach the completed checklist to the top of your application.FORM AND FEEPRC nationals – Application form 48R CHShttp://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/foreign/48rchs.pdf completed in EnglishOther non-ETA nationals http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/976/eligibility.htm– Application form 48R http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/48r.pdf completed in EnglishForm 54 – Family Composition http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/54.pdf completed inEnglish and ChineseVisa application fee (+ EMS return postage fee if lodging to Beijing or Guangzhou)See: Tourist visa charges http://www.china.embassy.gov.au/bjng/DIACtemp.htmlPERSONAL DOCUMENTSYour current passport and any recent passports (Originals)A copy of the personal details page in your passport1 passport sized photo attached to the front of your application formEMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTSAn updated letter from your employer, showing:• your position and salary• the length of your employment• approval for any leave• the name and contact details of the person providing the letterA statement about and evidence of any changes in your personal circumstances,since your last visit. For example,• If you have retired since your last visit, a copy of your RetirementCertificate,• If you have finished studying, advice from your educational institution tothis effect.OTHER DOCUMENTSAn EMS form completed in Chinese, indicating the address in China for return ofyour passport and decision if lodging to Beijing or Guangzhou.Your address recorded in Chinese and telephone numbers if lodging to Shanghai.Any additional documents required for certain applicants (See below)CHECK BOXCHECK BOXCHECK BOXCHECK BOX

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN APPLICANTSAPPLICANTS STAYING LONGER THAN 3 MONTHSReceipt for your medical examination with a panel doctorCHECK BOXAPPLICANTS 75 YEARS OR OVERReceipt for your medical examination with a panel doctor and chest x-ray ifstaying for longer than 3 monthsEvidence of private health insurance covering the proposed period of stay inAustralia.OTHER APPLICANTS REQUIRING MEDICAL EXAMINATIONSee: Health Requirements http://www.china.embassy.gov.au/bjng/DIMA0401.html orcontact one of our offices, to determine if you need to undergo a chest x-ray ormedical check.CHECK BOXCHECK BOXReceipt for your chest x-ray and/or medical examination with a panel doctorCHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARSDocumentary evidence of the child’s relationship to their parents:• copy of the child’s birth certificate, showing names of both parents• copy of parents’ marriage certificate (if applicable)CHECK BOXEvidence of the child’s enrolment in school (if applicable)For children travelling without one or both parents or legal guardians, provide:• copy of each non-travelling parent’s ID card• signed written authorisation by non-travelling parent(s) advising:• their agreement to permit their child to travel• the approximate date and duration of travel• whether a single visit or multiple trips are permitted• their contact informationSee: Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the ageof 18 years http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1229.pdfIf a child is staying in Australia with someone other than a parent, legal guardianor relative, a declaration of support signed by the person responsible for that childin Australia.See: Form 1257 Undertaking declaration http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1257.pdfIf there are custody issues in relation to child applicants, further documentationmay be required.APPLICANTS TRAVELLING ON GROUP TOURSOrganisers of group tours should lodge all the applications together, and provide:• a covering letter from the organiser, the full itinerary of the tour, and a listof all participants.CHECK BOX