Partner Visa: Live in Australia with Your Other Half
The Partner Visa allows the spouse, de facto partner, or fiancé(e) of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia.
Married, engaged to be married, or in a de facto relationship
Overview
The Partner Visa allows the spouse, de facto partner, or fiance(e) of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. Whether you are married, engaged to be married, or in a de facto relationship, the Partner Visa provides a pathway to unite with your loved one and build a life together in Australia.
Marriage
Legally recognized union, requires a marriage certificate.
No specific duration requirement.
Not mandatory to have lived together before applying.
Must prove the marriage is genuine and continuing.
Must show mutual commitment to a shared life, excluding all others.
Supporting evidence.
Must be sponsored by an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Requires a legal marriage certificate.
De Facto Relationship
Not legally married, but must live together on a genuine domestic basis.
Must have been in the relationship for at least 12 months unless there are compelling circumstances.
Must live together, or have lived together, on a genuine domestic basis. Short separations may be acceptable.
Must prove the relationship is genuine and continuing.
Must show mutual commitment to a shared life, excluding all others.
Supporting evidence.
Must be sponsored by an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Prospective Marriage
Engaged to marry an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Must have met in person and know each other.
Must be outside Australia when applying and when the visa is granted.
Must marry within 9 months of the visa grant.
Must show mutual commitment to a shared life, excluding all others.
Supporting evidence.
Must be sponsored by an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Requires proof of engagement and intent to marry.
Subclass 820/801 (Onshore Partner Visa)
The Partner visa (temporary) Subclass 820 is an Onshore Partner Visa that allows the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen.
Subclass 309/100 (Offshore Partner Visa)
This visa must be applied for and granted while you are outside Australia.