My application looks like this:

- Cover letter
- Partner Visa Application Checklist
1) The Applicant
-Form 47 SP
2) Proof Of Identity
-2 recent passport size photographs
-certified copy of passport
-certified copy of birth certificate
-certified copy of NAATI accredited Translation German English
3) Character
-Form 80 Personal particulars for character assessment
-original AFP Police Report
-original Police Report (Germany)
-certified copy of NAATI accredited Translation German English
4) Medical
5) The Sponsor
-Form 40 SP
6) Evidence Of Sponsor's Identity & Status2 recent passport size photographs
-certified copy of passport
-certified copy of full birth certificate
- Proof of Sponsor's Eligibility (Tax Assessment Notice,Payslips,Letter from Employer...)
- Sponsor Statement

Evidence of genuine & continuing relationship

7) History Of Relationship
- 2 Statements
8) Photographs
9) Financial Aspects Of Relationship
-Statement (explaining the following supporting documents)
- Evidence of joint finacial commitments & responsibilities
(joint bank account/ joint bill/ joint insurance etc)
10) The Nature Of Our Household

Statement (explaining the following supporting documents, outlining how the housework is
distributed)
(joint Lease Agreement/ Reference letter from our previous landlord/joint utilities account/
correspondence addressed to us ...)
11) The Social Context Of Our Relationship
Statutory Declaration Form 888 from friends and family
-evidence of joint travel (bording passes, train tickets, hotel tax invoices...)
-evidence of joint participation (2 fishing licenses, 2 libary cards, tax invoices of joint courses
(sport, language courses etc)
12) The Nature Of Commitment To Each Other
Statement (explaining the following supporting documents)
- registered relationship certificate
(evidence of email contact in time of separation/ evidence of super beneficiary)
VISA APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. A completed 40sp form

2. 2 recent passport-size photographs
3. Proof that you are aged 18 years or over and are an Australian citizen
4. evidence that there is no impediment to you marrying your fianc(e)
5. written statement detailing the history of your relationship
6. Photocopies of the following documents to show your current employment:

Australian income and/or overseas tax assessment notice and

a letter from your employer confirming length of employment and annual
salary or Pay slips

7. A certified copy of the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) OR a letter (on

letterhead) from an authorised Marriage Celebrant in Australia confirming the
names, date and place of marriage to take place in Australia and that a NOIM
in respect of the parties has been lodged with the celebrant
8. Evidence that you and your fianc genuinely intend to live in a married
relationship
9. 2 statements from family and/or friends preferably citizens of Australia who
are aware of your intended marriage and can attest to your genuine intention
to live together in an ongoing spouse relationship