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Passport and Visa History Preparation: how it works in Australia — first-hand

Short answer
Translate all supporting documents into English, ensuring visa pages and travel stamps are clear and separated. Include all previous and current visas to demonstrate travel history, and ensure files stay within size limits while avoiding the need for internal passports or passport photos.

From real experience

When preparing documents for an Australian visa application, minor discrepancies in translated names (e.g., due to different translation tools like Google Translate or Claude) are often not critical, especially if the translation is otherwise accurate and maintains document structure.
It is important for all supporting documents to be translated into English. If instructions specify uploading documents separately (e.g., different stamps), it is best to adhere to them, although minor deviations might be overlooked. Unconfirmed email addresses linked to an account can be problematic. Receiving a new visa automatically cancels any previously issued visas.
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For Australian visa 600 applications: 1. Passport scans: Submit copies of the current passport and any previous passports containing visas.
You do not need to scan every blank page; focus on pages with identity info and travel stamps. 2. Unused visas: It is recommended to include copies of visas even if they weren't used for entry, as they demonstrate travel history. 3. Group applications: When applying for family, create a group in the ImmiAccount and list family members as accompanying travelers.
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Previous immigration and travel history is considered in Australian visa applications.
However, the weight given to this factor can vary, and outcomes are not always predictable. While extensive travel history can be beneficial, its absence does not guarantee refusal, and strong travel records do not ensure approval. Applicants should provide all required documentation and may consider a cover letter to explain their intentions.
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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.
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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.
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For Australian visa applications, it is recommended to submit visa pages and pages with entry/exit stamps as separate documents.
This structured approach aids the immigration officer in reviewing your travel history efficiently. Ensure all relevant stamps and visa pages are clearly visible.
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For Australian visa applications, recent passport-style photos are generally not required anymore, as of 2019. Applicants should refer to the specific instructions for the visa subclass they are applying for.
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