Passport and Identity Requirements

For Australian visa applications, it is not mandatory to submit a Russian internal passport, as it is not considered a 'national identity card'. The primary identification document required is the international passport. If any details on supporting documents, such as job titles or director names on a letter of employment, are handwritten in Russian, they should be translated into English, preferably typed.

If you have two valid passports, one of which is new and the other is still valid but linked to an Australian visa, you can generally travel with both. It is advisable to carry both passports when traveling, especially if the visa details have not yet been updated to the new passport. This provides a backup in case of any issues with the visa transfer or recognition of the new passport.

When applying for an Australian visa, if asked 'Does this applicant have any other passports or documents for travel?', and you possess another passport that will not be used for the trip, answer 'Yes'. Be prepared to explain this situation in your cover letter if required.

When applying for an Australian visa, a Russian internal passport is not required. If you choose to submit it, ensure it is translated. For the 'Visa History' section, list all visas from both your current and previous passports. Additionally, ensure all documents are within the file size limits, splitting them if necessary.

Internal passports and cover letters are generally not required documents for Australian visa applications unless specifically requested. Regarding the passport, if Condition 8501 (requiring health insurance) is not stipulated in your visa grant, travel insurance is optional. Russian entry/exit stamps typically do not require translation as they are standard and understandable.

When completing the Australian visa application form, the 'Other Identity' or 'Other documents by which you can enter Australia' section should list documents that are valid for international travel. A standard Russian internal passport is generally not considered an entry document for Australia. If you have a second international passport, it can be listed here. Ensure that if you are applying as a group, each member has a unique group identifier associated with their application.

When filling out an Australian visa application, if you have a second Russian international passport with previous travel history (e.g., Vietnam visas), it is generally not required in the 'National Identity' section. This section typically refers to your primary, current passport. If you wish to declare past travel history from this second passport, it is best to mention it in your cover letter, explaining the nature of those trips and reinforcing your ties to your home country. For vehicle documents like PTS (Vehicle Passport) or STS (Registration Certificate), translation is usually required. Check official guidelines for translation requirements; notarization is typically not necessary.

In the Australian visa application, the 'Other identity documents' section is for providing supplementary identification. If you select 'Yes', be prepared to upload scans of documents such as a driver's license, national ID card, or birth certificate (if it includes a photo and key details). This helps to further verify your identity.

The recognition of International Driving Permits (IDPs) and foreign driving licenses in Australia can be complex. While Australia is a signatory to the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, there are nuances. For Russian and Belarusian citizens, there might be complications or non-recognition due to specific political or bilateral agreements, though this is debated. If the national driving license is in English or accompanied by an official translation, it may be accepted. In some cases, an IDP might not be explicitly requested by police, but it's advisable to verify the specific requirements based on your nationality and the duration of your stay. It is confirmed that in Japan, neither standard Russian/Belarusian licenses nor IDPs are recognized, requiring a local Japanese exam and license.

Australian passport renewal applications submitted online, despite an advertised 72-hour processing time, can take up to 1.5 months due to human processing. Mass delays have been reported on platforms like Reddit. Checking the website status frequently is generally ineffective. To potentially expedite the process, applicants can send a letter via the feedback form on the official website. A confirmation email is sent upon the successful attachment of the new passport.

For an Australian visa application, a Russian passport is required. However, proof of registration (propiska) is generally not a mandatory document and its absence is unlikely to affect the visa decision.

For Australian visa applications, specific documentation is required. Regarding identity documents, if you hold multiple Russian passports, the current valid international passport is usually the primary 'National Identity' document. Older passports with previous visas are generally not required in this section unless they are from another country. Property ownership can be proven with an Extract from the Unified State Register of Real Estate (EGRN in Russia) or equivalent document; details of previous owners are typically not necessary. For vehicle ownership, the Vehicle Passport (PTS in Russia) is preferred over the Registration Certificate (STS). Official translations of documents are often necessary, but notarization of the translations is usually not required. Check the specific requirements of the Australian Department of Home Affairs for the most accurate guidance.

Russian domestic passports are not required for Australian visa applications. Discrepancies in name transliteration between bank statements and passports can be resolved by editing the document PDF or by adding an explanation in the cover letter.

If you possess a national identity card (NIC) for an Australian visa application, verification requirements depend on the country of issue. If the NIC is in English and mirrors passport details, certification might not be needed. For cards requiring certification, it can often be done at authorized centers in Australia (e.g., post offices, pharmacies) or follow your country's specific certification protocols.

If you do not possess a national identity card from a country that issues them (e.g., Russian citizens do not have one in the Australian visa context), answer 'No' to the question 'Does this applicant have a national identity card?'. If you do have such a card, ensure it is in English or has a certified translation, and be prepared to provide a certified copy as per the application guidelines.