An Australian Partner Visa entitles married and de facto (including same-sex) partners of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens to enter and/or remain in Australia.
Applicants can apply for a Partner Visa from either inside or outside Australia and must meet specific requirements before the visa can be granted. An Australian Partner Visa is initially granted as a temporary visa. After two (2) years, the relationship is reassessed and if deemed genuine, a permanent visa will be granted.
To find out if an Australian partner visa is the right immigration pathway for you, book a consultation with one of our migration agents. They will be able to assess your situation and help you explore your visa options.
Ready to take the next step and apply for a partner visa? Our online application system is a fast, simple and stress-free way to apply.
Australian Partner Visa Basic Requirements
To apply for a Partner Visa, the applicant must be either married to or in a de facto relationship with:
- an Australian citizen; or
- an Australian permanent resident; or
- an eligible New Zealand citizen.
All applicants must be sponsored by their partner, who must be at least 18 years of age.
Marriage
To apply for a Partner Visa as a married partner, the marriage must be legal under Australian law.
De facto
To apply for a Partner Visa as a de facto partner, the applicant must demonstrate at least 12 months of cohabitation with their Australian partner in the period immediately prior to lodging the visa application. The definition of a de facto partner extends to opposite and same-sex couples.
Onshore Partner Visa applicants are required to hold a valid substantive visa and be in Australia at the time the visa is granted.
Offshore Partner Visa applicants are required to be outside of Australia at the time the visa is granted.
All Australian visa applicants are required to satisfy health and character requirements.
Australian Partner Visa Entitlements
The Australian Partner Visa is a two-stage process. Initially, a temporary Partner Visa will be granted and will be valid for two years from the date of application. After this time, the applicant's relationship with their partner must be continual and if assessed to be genuine, a permanent Partner Visa will be granted.
Successful applicants of a Partner visa become permanent residents of Australia. Permanent residents are entitled to live, work and study in Australia permanently. Additional benefits include access to government-subsidised healthcare (Medicare), certain social security benefits and the ability to apply for Australian citizenship.
Managed Visa Application Service
When you purchase the Managed Visa Application Service with Migration Expert Australia, our service includes:
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Our Fees
Service Name | Processing Time | Service Price |
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Managed Visa Application Service | 12 to 24 months | US$2,499.00 |
Government Fees and Processing Time
Application Fee |
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Partner Application Fee | N/A |
Dependents Application fee |
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Processing Time | 12 to 24 months |