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Build Your Future Together in Australia

Australia offers partner visa pathways for individuals in genuine relationships with Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. Our experienced migration consultants provide expert guidance throughout the partner visa application process, helping couples navigate the complexities of immigration law to reunite and build their lives together in Australia.

 

What is a Partner Visa?

A Partner Visa allows individuals in committed relationships with Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia with their partners. These visas recognize both married and de facto relationships and provide pathways to temporary and permanent residency status.

 

Types of Partner Visas

Subclass 820/801 – Partner Visa (Onshore)

  • Two-stage process for applicants already in Australia
  • Temporary stage (Subclass 820) initially granted for 2 years
  • Permanent stage (Subclass 801) granted after relationship satisfaction period
  • Full work and study rights throughout the process
 

Subclass 309/100 – Partner Visa (Offshore)

  • Two-stage process for applicants outside Australia
  • Temporary stage (Subclass 309) granted while outside Australia
  • Permanent stage (Subclass 100) granted after relationship satisfaction period
  • Requires applicant to remain outside Australia during processing
 

Subclass 300 – Prospective Marriage Visa

  • For partners intending to marry in Australia
  • 12-month validity from entry to Australia
  • Must marry within 9 months of visa grant
  • Pathway to permanent residency through partner visa application
 

Why Choose Our Partner Visa Services?

Expert Relationship Guidance

Our registered migration agents specialize in partner visa applications and understand the sensitive nature of relationship evidence requirements. We provide compassionate yet professional support throughout your journey.

 

Comprehensive Documentation Support

We assist in gathering and organizing the extensive documentation required to demonstrate the genuine and committed nature of your relationship, ensuring your application presents a compelling case.

 

Personalized Approach

Every relationship is unique. We provide tailored advice based on your specific circumstances, relationship history, and future goals in Australia.

 

Proven Success Rate

Our extensive experience in partner visa applications demonstrates our commitment to achieving positive outcomes for couples seeking to build their future together in Australia.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Relationship Requirements

  • Genuine and committed relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
  • 12 months of cohabitation (or substantial evidence of commitment for shorter periods)
  • Mutual commitment to a shared life together
  • Financial and emotional dependence or interdependence
  • No legal impediments to the relationship
 

Character and Health Requirements

  • Character requirements must be satisfied by both applicant and sponsor
  • Health insurance may be required during temporary visa period
  • Health examinations as required by the Department
  • Police clearance certificates from countries of residence
 

Sponsor Requirements

  • Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
  • Aged 18 years or older
  • Genuine relationship with the applicant
  • No adverse immigration or criminal history
  • Willingness to meet sponsorship obligations
 

Our Process

Step 1: Initial Consultation

  • Comprehensive assessment of your relationship circumstances
  • Discussion of available visa options and pathways
  • Personalized action plan development
  • Timeline and expectation setting
 

Step 2: Documentation Preparation

  • Guidance on gathering relationship evidence
  • Assistance with statutory declarations
  • Preparation of sponsorship documents
  • Collection of health and character documentation
 

Step 3: Application Lodgement

  • Preparation and review of comprehensive application
  • Lodgement of temporary partner visa application
  • Coordination with sponsor for supporting documentation
  • Confirmation of application receipt and reference numbers
 

Step 4: Ongoing Support

  • Regular application progress monitoring
  • Response to any requests for additional information
  • Preparation for permanent visa stage application
  • Post-visa grant settlement assistance
 

Required Documentation

Relationship Evidence

  • Photographs documenting your relationship journey
  • Communication records (emails, messages, calls)
  • Shared financial commitments (joint bank accounts, bills)
  • Lease agreements or property ownership documents
  • Travel records together domestically and internationally
  • Social connections with friends and family
  • Special occasions documentation (birthdays, holidays, celebrations)
 

Personal Documentation

  • Passport and travel documents
  • Birth certificates
  • Marriage certificate (if applicable)
  • Divorce or death certificates (if previously married)
  • Qualification certificates
  • Employment records
 

Health and Character Documents

  • Health insurance coverage details
  • Medical examination results
  • Police clearance certificates
  • Character references
 

Important Considerations

Processing Times

Current processing times typically range from 17 to 26 months for temporary stage applications, though these can vary significantly based on individual circumstances and departmental workload. Permanent stage applications generally take an additional 12 to 18 months.

 

Visa Conditions

During the temporary visa period, holders have full work and study rights but must maintain their relationship with their sponsor. Travel in and out of Australia is permitted, and health insurance is recommended.

 

Sponsorship Obligations

Sponsors must provide support information to the Department, notify of any relationship breakdowns, and cooperate with any investigations into the genuineness of the relationship.

 

Relationship Evidence Guidelines

Demonstrating Cohabitation

Evidence should show you live together or have a strong commitment to living together, including shared accommodation arrangements, household responsibilities, and domestic arrangements.

 

Financial Aspects

Documentation should demonstrate financial commitment and interdependence, including joint financial accounts, shared expenses, and mutual financial support arrangements.

 

Social Integration

Evidence of social recognition of your relationship through involvement in community activities, family acceptance, and public acknowledgment of your partnership.

 

Future Plans

Documentation showing commitment to a shared future including marriage intentions, long-term plans, and future commitments to living together permanently.

 

Get Started Today

Ready to begin your journey toward building a life together in Australia? Contact our expert migration consultants for a confidential consultation and discover how we can help you successfully navigate the partner visa application process.

A Partner Visa allows individuals in genuine and committed relationships with Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia with their partners. These visas recognize both legally married couples and de facto relationships, providing pathways to temporary residence initially followed by permanent residency status.
Australia offers several partner visa options including the Subclass 820/801 onshore partner visa for applicants already present in Australia, the Subclass 309/100 offshore partner visa for applicants outside Australia, and the Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Visa for couples intending to marry in Australia.
The partner visa process typically involves two stages with temporary visa processing taking approximately 17 to 26 months, followed by an additional 12 to 18 months for the permanent visa stage. These timeframes can vary significantly based on individual circumstances, completeness of applications, and current departmental processing volumes.
A genuine relationship involves mutual commitment to a shared life together as a couple, demonstrated through cohabitation patterns, financial and emotional dependence or interdependence, and social recognition of the relationship by family and community members. The relationship must be continuing and exclusive.
While twelve months of cohabitation is generally preferred, shorter relationship periods may be acceptable with substantial evidence demonstrating the genuine and committed nature of the relationship. For Prospective Marriage Visas, couples must intend to marry within nine months of visa grant.
Yes, couples who are not living together can still apply if they can provide comprehensive evidence of a genuine and committed relationship including regular contact, shared financial commitments, mutual support, and strong emotional bonds that demonstrate their intention to live together permanently.
Eligible sponsors must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens who are at least eighteen years old, in a genuine relationship with the applicant, have no adverse immigration or criminal history, and are willing to meet their sponsorship obligations throughout the visa process.
Both applicants and sponsors must satisfy health requirements which may include medical examinations and health insurance arrangements, along with character requirements involving police clearance certificates from all countries where the applicant has lived for twelve months or more since turning sixteen years old.
Yes, Australia recognizes same-sex de facto relationships equally with heterosexual relationships for partner visa purposes, provided all other eligibility criteria are met and the relationship demonstrates the same genuine and committed characteristics.
Required documentation includes comprehensive evidence of your relationship such as photographs, communication records, shared financial commitments, lease agreements, travel records, social connections, and special occasions documentation, along with personal documents including passports, birth certificates, marriage certificates where applicable, and health and character documentation.
Yes, dependent children can be included in partner visa applications either as secondary applicants, and they will receive the same visa status as the primary applicant with appropriate additional application fees and documentation requirements.
If the relationship breaks down during the temporary visa period, the applicant may need to notify the Department and could potentially lose their visa status unless they qualify for alternative arrangements such as the Sponsored Partner Visa Subclass 802 in cases of domestic violence.
Partner Visa holders enjoy full work and study rights throughout both the temporary and permanent stages of their visa, allowing them to pursue employment opportunities and educational pathways without restriction while residing in Australia.
Yes, Partner Visa holders can travel internationally during both temporary and permanent visa periods, though they must ensure compliance with any visa conditions and maintain their relationship with their sponsor throughout their stay in Australia.