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According to the Australian government website, as part of the working holiday visa requirements I need to provide certified copies of my passport, birth certificate, bank statement showing over $5K AUD and two recent passport sized photographs: border.gov.au /Trav/Visa-1/417-/Working-Holiday-visa-(subclass-417)-document-checklist

But I've just applied for the visa and it didn't ask for any of this information at all - so i'm a little confused as the above page seems to contradict that.

Do I still need to get the certified copies (and if so how/when do I provide them)?
Also, who do the Australian authorities view as an acceptable authority to certify the documents? (the easiest way is the certified document service from the Post Office as I'm in the UK but there's no telling whether this is going to be OK as I haven't been able to find the information).

Thanks for your time!
 
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You need to upload documents on your immiaccount.
Also, I don't think there is a need to attest your documents as its only required if you apply by post. Color scanned copies of your documents will work just fine.

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ujaved007 said:
You need to upload documents on your immiaccount.
Also, I don't think there is a need to attest your documents as its only required if you apply by post. Color scanned copies of your documents will work just fine.
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Thanks for that, good to know.

I've had a look at the Immi guide for attaching documents: border.gov.au/help-text /online-account/Documents/attach_documents.pdf - and found that the 'Attach documents' link shown on page 2, is missing on my account. I've clicked on 'View attachments' instead and found the following text:
"This applicant is not required to provide any evidence at this stage based on the information provided within the application. However, the department may request further information from this applicant at a later date. ". I've also received an email to advise that the visa has been granted :)

I'll get the documents scanned as you've suggested in case this situation changes. If anyone has experienced a need to certify the documents as the original link suggested, please let me know.
 
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Congrats for the grant. Enjoy your visit :)

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