Partner Visa

Partner Visas are granted in a two-stage process with a provisional visa being granted initially and the permanent visa being considered 2 years after the initial application. However, the applicant is required to submit one application form and pay visa application charge once only.

Applications can be made while the applicant is in Australia (Subclass 820 & 801) or from overseas when the applicant is overseas at the time of application (Subclass 309 & 100).
Applicants must show evidence supporting the existence of relationship with their partner. To know how to write a relationship statement for your partner visa,click here.

Dependent family members can be included in the main applicant's Partner visa application depending on the location of the applicant and family member at the time of application and whether the visa applicant has been granted the provisional Partner visa (the first stage).

How to successfully apply for a partnership visa in Australia?

In order to successfully apply for this visa, you will need to meet a number of following key requirements:

• Be sponsored by a person (fiancé, partner, or in some circumstances, a parent or guardian of partner) who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen and who can satisfy the legal requirements for being a sponsor.
• Meet health and character criteria.
• Married visa applicants must also show that their marriage is valid under Australian law.
• De-facto visa applicants must show that they are not related by family, and that their relationship has existed for at least 12 months immediately before lodging the application unless the applicant establishes compelling and compassionate circumstances for the grant of the visa.
• Not have had a partner visa refused since they last entered Australia.
• Not have had a visa refused or cancelled on character grounds.

Benefits of Provisional Partner Visa

• remain in Australia until your permanent Partner visa is granted
• work and study in Australia
• enrol in Medicare

Benefits of Permanent Partner visa

• stay in Australia indefinitely
• work and study in Australia
• apply for Australian citizenship (when eligible)
• sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
• receive some social security payments

Please note that visa specific criteria will also apply depending upon the option chosen.

These visas change depending on your location and circumstances, contact us today to check your eligibility for this visa and we will get back to you shortly.