Guide to Getting Your Partner Visa in Australia in 2023

12 Feb Guide to Getting Your Partner Visa in Australia in 2023

If you are considering getting a partner visa for your loved one, then this guide is for you.

Types of Partner Visas

There are two types of partner visas: the Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300) and the Partner Visa (subclass 820 and 801). The Prospective Marriage Visa is for individuals who are engaged to an Australian citizen or permanent resident and allows them to enter and stay in Australia for nine months. The Partner Visa allows individuals who are married or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident to enter and stay in Australia indefinitely.

Essentially, a partner visa in Australia is a type of visa that allows the partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to enter or remain in Australia. There are two types of partner visas: a temporary partner visa (subclass 820) and a permanent partner visa (subclass 801). The temporary visa allows the applicant to stay in Australia while the permanent visa is being processed, and the permanent visa allows the applicant to stay in Australia permanently if the relationship is genuine and continuing.

This visa can be applied for by those who are in a married or de facto relationship with their partner. The visa is initially granted temporarily, and after a certain period of time, the applicant may be eligible to apply for permanent residency.

Eligibility for a Partner Visa in Australia

Generally, to be eligible for a partner visa in Australia, an individual must be the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.

For the Partner Visa (subclass 820 and 801), you must be in a married or de facto relationship with your partner and be able to demonstrate that your relationship is genuine and ongoing. If you are in a de facto relationship, you must have been in the relationship for at least 12 months before applying for the visa.

For the Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300), you must be engaged to an Australian citizen or permanent resident and have met in person at least once in the past two years.

In addition, you may need to meet other requirements such as health, character, and security checks.

Main Eligibility Requirements for a Prospective Marriage Visa in Australia

To be eligible for a Prospective Marriage visa, you must have the following general requirements and follow the steps:

• Find an eligible sponsor: Your sponsor must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident who is at least 18 years old and willing to sponsor you for the visa. The sponsor must intend to marry the prospective spouse before the visa period ends.
• Genuine relationship: You must be engaged to be married to your sponsor and must provide evidence of your engagement and the nature of your relationship
• No prior visa cancellation: You must not have had a visa cancelled or have been refused a visa in the past
• Lodge the visa application: You must submit a completed visa application form, along with all required supporting documentation, such as evidence of your engagement and the nature of your relationship with your sponsor. You must be offshore when filing for this visa.
• Pay the visa application fee: You will need to pay a fee for processing your visa application.
• Undergo health and character checks: You may need to undergo health and character checks as part of the visa application process.
• Wait for a decision: The processing time for a Prospective Marriage Visa can vary, but it typically takes several months.
• Attend a visa interview: You may be required to attend an interview with a visa officer to discuss your application and provide further information about your relationship.
• Wait for the visa grant: If your application is approved, you will receive a visa grant letter and instructions on how to activate your visa.
• Enter Australia: Once you have activated your visa, you must enter Australia within the validity period of the visa.

Main Eligibility Requirements for a Partner Visa in Australia

To be eligible for a Partner Visa, you must have the following general requirements and follow the steps:

• Relationship: You must be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with your partner. If you are in a de facto relationship, you must have been in the relationship for at least 12 months before applying for the visa.
• Eligible sponsor: Your partner must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
• Meet the health and character requirements: You and any dependents included in your application must meet the health and character requirements as part of the visa application process.
• Financial support: You and your partner must be able to financially support each other and any dependent family members during your stay in Australia.
• English Language Ability: You may be required to provide evidence of your English language ability.
• Visa application fee: You will need to pay a fee for processing your visa application.
• No prior visa cancellation: You must not have had a visa cancelled or have been refused a visa in the past.
• Two-stage visa process: The Partner Visa (subclass 820 and 801) is a two-stage process. First, you will apply for a temporary Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 820) and once you have met all the requirements and have been in a relationship for at least 2 years, you will then apply for a Permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).
• Documents to prove identity and marital status: For Finances (Joint bank account statements, lease documents) For your household (Household bills in both names), For social matters (Images of togetherness with family and common friends, marriage certificate, proof of travel together and doing social activities together), To prove commitment (Proof you have knowledge of each other’s background, family situation. Proof you have combined personal matters), to prove de-facto commitment (Evidence of marriage event photos or videos, evidence of contact and communication, written statements of relationship history, social evidence of relationship, proof of joint ownership and shared finances)

Australia receives a high amount of spouse visa applications, and if you need assistance with your partner visa applications and join your partner in Australia this 2023, book a free consult with Worldly Migration now. Our principal migration agent, Evan Bishop MARN 1679414 is always up for a chat.