Partner Visa

• Live, work, and study in Australia

   

• Access to Medicare, Australia's public healthcare system

   

• Pathway to permanent residency and Australian citizenship
• Reunite with your partner and establish your life together

To be eligible for a Partner Visa, applicants must:

• Be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen

   

• Married or in a de facto relationship (typically for at least 12 months)

   

• Provide evidence of the relationship's authenticity, such as joint financial commitments, shared living arrangements, and social recognition

   

• Meet health and character requirements set by the Australian government
  
• Have a sponsor who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen

Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) – Onshore Application

For applicants currently in Australia:

• Subclass 820: Temporary visa allowing you to stay in Australia while your permanent visa is processed

   

• Subclass 801: Permanent visa granted after a qualifying period, typically two years after the 820 visa is granted

   

Partner Visa (Subclass 309/100) – Offshore Application

For applicants outside Australia:

• Subclass 309: Temporary visa permitting entry and stay in Australia

   

• Subclass 100: Permanent visa granted after a qualifying period, usually two years after the 309 visa is granted

   

Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)

For fiancés of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens:

• Allows entry into Australia to marry your prospective spouse within 9 to 15 months
• After marriage, applicants can apply for an onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801)