Partner Visa

Am I eligible for an Australian partner visa?

You may be eligible for a partner visa if you are engaged, married to, or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealander. This includes same-sex couples.

Do you qualify for a visa?

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What evidence is needed for a partner visa application?

Partner visas are closely scrutinised by the Department of Home Affairs. A successful application depends on the quality and quantity of evidence of your genuine and ongoing relationship.

You need to show that you live life as a couple. You can do this by demonstrating financial commitments, a shared household and social recognition.

If you are living in Australia, certain States allow you to officially register your relationship. This is crucial if you have not lived together for 12 months when you lodge your application.

Temporary and permanent partner visa applications

Many partner visa applications are a two-part process. You apply for a temporary visa first and two years after lodging that, you provide further information to prove you are still in a committed relationship.

If you meet the requirements, you are then granted permanent residency. Long term couples can bypass the temporary stage. For example, if you have lived together for three years, or two years and have a child together.

Do partner visas have work rights?

Once your partner visa is granted, you have full work rights. You can live anywhere in Australia.

If your partner visa is lodged whilst you are in Australia (this option is available to married and de facto couples), you may go onto a bridging visa that will allow you work during the processing time.

More information

Our partner visa blog is a useful resource for anyone at the research stage.

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