What are the requirements for obtaining a Partner Visa in Australia
To get an Australian Partner visa (onshore: Subclasses 820/801; offshore: Subclasses 309/100 or the Prospective Marriage subclass 300) applicants generally must:
(1) have an eligible sponsor (an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen).
(2) be in a qualifying relationship (married, de facto or engaged to marry, with de facto usually requiring 12 months cohabitation unless an exception applies).
(3) provide strong evidence the relationship is genuine and continuing (documents, joint finances/household, statutory declarations from third parties).
(4) meet health and character (medical checks and police certificates)
(5) other eligibility requirements depending on the Partner Visa stream.
What officials look for:
Visa pathways: onshore applicants normally apply for subclasses 820 (temporary) then 801 (permanent); offshore applicants apply for subclass 309 (provisional) then 100 (permanent).
Sponsor and relationship: your sponsor must be eligible and remain so; officers assess whether the relationship is genuine and continuing, married couples and de facto couples are assessed slightly differently (de facto applicants commonly need evidence of 12 months cohabitation unless an exemption applies). Provide photos, joint bills, leases, bank statements, travel records and statutory declarations from friends/family.
Health & character checks: you and included family members must meet Australia’s health requirements (medical exams) and character requirements (police certificates). Failure to satisfy these can cause refusal.
Legal/administrative basis and forms: Partner Visas are governed by migration law and specific visa criteria. Sponsorship obligations and any past immigration history may affect outcomes.
Our Registered Migration Agent can guide you through every stage of the Partner Visa process, helping you meet all eligibility and documentation requirements.
What are the next steps:
Contact us today to discuss your circumstances, and we'll help you determine whether the onshore or offshore Partner Visa stream is the right option for you.
We'll guide you in preparing the relationship evidence required for your application, including written statements and supporting financial and household documents.
We'll let you know when it's time to arrange your police checks and health examinations as part of your Visa application.
Work with our Registered Migration Agent to prepare and lodge your Partner Visa application with confidence.
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