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For the spouse, de facto partner or fiancé(e) of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. Partner visas depend heavily on evidence, so preparation matters.
Partner visas
Choose a visa below for the full requirements, or book a consultation and we will tell you which option suits you.
How we help
Every matter starts with an honest assessment of your circumstances against the current criteria, so you know your real options before you spend money on an application.
We check your relationship, your sponsor's eligibility and the best option: onshore (820/801), offshore (309/100) or prospective marriage (300).
We guide you on the evidence the Department looks for across finances, household, social life and commitment.
Relationship statements and supporting statutory declarations are prepared and checked for consistency, with accredited translations arranged.
We prepare and lodge the sponsorship and visa applications together, with health and character requirements organised.
We respond to any request for information and prepare updated evidence for the permanent stage.
Partner
For the spouse, de facto partner or fiancé(e) of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. Most partner visas are granted in two stages.
For partners applying in Australia. The temporary 820 is assessed first; the permanent 801 is usually assessed about two years after you lodge.
For partners applying from outside Australia. The 309 lets you travel to and live in Australia while the permanent 100 is assessed.
For a fiancé(e) outside Australia who intends to marry their Australian sponsor within nine months of the visa grant, then apply for a partner visa.
Partner visas in detail
How we help
We compare onshore and offshore options, timing and cost, including whether you can stay in Australia while the application is processed.
We guide you on relationship evidence, statements, photographs and third-party declarations so the decision-maker sees the full picture.
We check sponsor limitations, previous sponsorships and character requirements before you lodge.
Documents
The Department looks at four areas: your finances, your household, your social life and your commitment to each other.
Documents not in English need accredited translations.
Printable checklists →Questions
Married couples can apply at any time if the relationship is genuine. De facto partners usually need to show 12 months of living together before applying, unless the relationship is registered or there are compelling circumstances.
If you apply in Australia while holding a substantive visa, you usually receive a bridging visa that lets you stay until a decision is made. Some visa conditions, such as 8503, can prevent you applying in Australia.
Yes. A person can generally sponsor no more than two partners in their lifetime, and not within five years of a previous partner sponsorship, unless there are compelling circumstances.
The visa may still be granted in limited situations, such as family violence by the sponsor, the death of the sponsor, or where there is a child of the relationship. Get advice straight away.
Sometimes. The Department may interview one or both partners to check the relationship is genuine. We help you prepare.
We check your relationship evidence and sponsor eligibility before you lodge, so your application is decision-ready.
