All Countries

Moving, studying, working or travelling between countries almost always comes down to paperwork: the right passport, visa, police certificate or tax number, submitted in the right order. This page brings together every country guide on How To Apply Doc so you can quickly find the documents you need and the step-by-step guide that explains how to get each one.

How to use this page

• Find the country you are applying to or from below.
• Check the list of common documents for that country, so you know what to prepare before you start.
• Open the linked guide for full steps, costs, processing times and links to the official government websites.
• Always confirm the latest requirements on the official site before you pay any fee, as rules and prices change.

Australia

Australia has some of the most detailed document requirements in the world, especially for visas and employment. If you are new to Australia, most people need a tax file number within their first few weeks, and many jobs ask for a national police check.

• Australian Documents Guide – the full checklist of documents for living and working in Australia
• Australian passport application
• Tax File Number (TFN) – needed to be taxed at the correct rate
• Australian Business Number (ABN) – for contractors, sole traders and small businesses
• AFP National Police Check – often required for visas, citizenship and some jobs
• Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) ballot
• Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) – Post-Vocational Education Work stream
• New Australia visa rules for 2026
• Top 10 universities in Australia

New Zealand

Many visitors to New Zealand do not need a full visa but must hold an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) before they travel. Students, researchers and workers need a visa that matches the purpose of their stay.

• New Zealand entry: passports, visas and the NZeTA
• Academic Visitor visa for New Zealand
• How to apply for an Indian police clearance certificate from New Zealand

India (for Indians living overseas)

If you are an Indian citizen or a person of Indian origin living in Australia or New Zealand, the most common documents are a police clearance certificate (needed for visas and permanent residency) and the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card, which lets former Indian citizens and their families visit India without a visa.

• OCI Card – eligibility, documents and application steps
• Indian Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from Australia
• Indian PCC from New Zealand
• Indian passport renewal – applied through the Indian High Commission or consulate (outsourced service provider) in your country of residence

Canada

Travellers from visa-exempt countries (including Australia and New Zealand) usually need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to or transit through Canada. Other travellers need a visitor visa. Study permits, work permits and permanent residency applications usually require biometrics, medical exams and police certificates from every country you have lived in for six months or more since the age of 18.

• Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) – apply only on the official Government of Canada website
• Visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa)
• Study and work permits
• Police certificates for immigration

Read our guide: How to apply for a Canada eTA. More Canada guides are coming soon.

Nepal

Nepali citizens living in Australia commonly need to renew passports, obtain a Nepal police report for visa or PR applications, and have documents such as birth or marriage certificates translated and certified. These are usually handled through the Embassy of Nepal and the Nepal Police online system.

• Nepali passport renewal from Australia
• Nepal Police Clearance Report for visa and PR applications
• Certified translations of Nepali documents

Read our guide: How to apply for a Nepal Police Clearance Certificate from Australia. More Nepal guides are coming soon.

United States

Citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries, including Australia and New Zealand, can visit the USA for up to 90 days with an approved ESTA instead of a visa.

• How to apply for a US ESTA

Tips that apply to every country

• Use official websites only. Many look-alike sites charge extra fees for services you can do yourself.
• Check your passport validity. Most countries require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates.
• Start police checks early. Overseas police certificates can take weeks or months.
• Keep names consistent. Make sure your name is spelled the same way on every document, or be ready to provide evidence of a name change.
• Get translations certified. Documents not in English usually need a translation from an accredited translator (NAATI in Australia).
• Keep copies. Save scanned copies of every document and receipt you submit.

Can’t find your country?

We are adding new guides every week. If there is a country or document you would like us to cover, contact us and let us know.