Partner Visa
This visa allows eligible partners of Australian citizens and permanent residents to live and work in Australia
Benefits
Reunite with loved ones
Live, work and study in Australia
Access to Medicare
Pathway for permanent residency and citizenship
Visa Requirements
Relationship Eligibility
Applicant must be in a genuine and committed relationship with their Australian partner
Sponsorship Eligibility
The Australian partner must meet the sponsorship requirements
Evidence of Relationship
Both the applicant and sponsor need to provide evidence demonstrating the genuineness of their relationship
Financial and Social Obligations
Applicant must meet the financial and social obligations related to Partner Visa
Health and Character Requirements
The applicant must meet the health and character requirements
Types of Partner Visas
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The visa is suitable who those who are in a de facto partner or married with an eligible sponsor in Australia
The first stage is Subclass 820 which is a 2 years temporary visa
After the 2 years, applicants can then apply for visa Subclass 801 which grants permanent residency
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Also known as the Fiancé Visa
This visa allows applicant to enter Australia with the purpose of getting married
There is a certain time frame that needs to be followed by the applicant and sponsor in order to be eligible for this visa
Subsequently, applicant can apply for onshore Partner visa
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Subclass 309 Partner Visa allows the spouse of an Australian citizen or Permanent resident to stay in Australia for 2 years until Permanent Visa subclass 100 visa is granted