Partner Visa

Partner visa

Are you in a committed relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident? The Australian Partner visa allows spouses or de facto partners to live in Australia temporarily and eventually permanently. Whether you are married, in a de facto relationship, or planning to marry soon, we can help guide you through the most suitable visa option for your situation.

Types of Partner Visas

There are a couple of pathways available under the Partner visa:

Subclass 820/801 (Onshore Partner Visa) – For applicants who are already in Australia.

Subclass 309/100 (Offshore Partner Visa) – For applicants who are outside Australia at the time of application.

Eligibility for a partner visa

A marriage or a de facto relationship may be the basis for an application. In either case, the Sponsor (spouse or partner) must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or an eligible New Zealand Citizen.

You and your spouse/partner must be mutually exclusive.

The relationship must be genuine and continuing.

You and your spouse/partner must either live together or live apart for a temporary basis.

The sponsoring partner must not have previously sponsored more than one other fiancé(e), partner, or spouse for migration to Australia, and must not have sponsored anyone under a partner or prospective marriage visa within the past five years (unless compelling circumstances apply).

Relationship Evidence

To demonstrate the genuineness of your relationship, applicants are required to provide documentation across four key categories:

Financial Aspects: Joint bank accounts, shared financial responsibilities, bills in both names.

Household Aspects: Shared living arrangements, joint responsibilities in the household.

Social Aspects: Photos, social media evidence, joint travel, declarations from friends and family.

Nature of Commitment: Future plans together, joint correspondence, evidence of emotional support.

Our experienced migration professionals will guide you in gathering the most relevant and compelling evidence to support your application.

Please note: the examples listed above are not exhaustive. Other forms of evidence may also be accepted, depending on your individual circumstances.

Process of a partner visa

Initial Consultation – We assess your relationship and eligibility for the visa.

Document Preparation – We help compile the necessary supporting evidence.

Preparing and Lodging the Application

Undertake health examination (including Biometric Collection for offshore application)

Department Assessment and Request for Further Information (if needed)

Visa decision received

Processing time

The processing time varies depending on several factors, including individual circumstances, the completeness of the application, and current caseloads at the Department of Home Affairs. The temporary partner (subclasses 820 or 309) visa may take anywhere from a few weeks to up to 24 months to be finalised.

In cases where the application exceeds 24 months since lodgement, the Department may assess both the temporary and the permanent partner (subclasses 801 or 100) visa together. If eligible, you may be granted the permanent visa without needing to apply for a separate application or provide additional documentation.

We closely monitor the progress of your application and provide regular updates to ensure you remain informed throughout the entire process.

What's next?

Once your temporary partner (subclass 820 or 309) visa is granted, you will be permitted to live, work, and study in Australia while awaiting the assessment of your permanent partner (subclass 801 or 100) visa.

You will generally hold the temporary visa for a minimum of two years from the date of your initial application before progressing to the permanent stage. During this period, it is important to maintain your relationship and retain records that demonstrate your ongoing commitment to one another.

We will support you in preparing for the next stage of your application, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition to permanent residency and, subsequently, your citizenship application.

Prospective Marriage Visa

If you are engaged to an Australian citizen, permanent resident and plan to get married, the Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) could be the ideal pathway for you. This visa is designed for people who are outside Australia and intend to marry their Australian partner. It provides the opportunity to enter Australia, get married, and then apply for a partner visa after the marriage.

Once granted, the visa is valid for nine months, during which you are expected to marry your sponsor.

To be eligible, you must demonstrate a genuine intention to marry your partner and live together as spouses. The marriage can take place either in Australia or overseas, but it must occur within the nine month validity period of the visa. You must be outside Australia both when the application is lodged and when the visa is granted.

During your stay on a Prospective Marriage visa, you are allowed to live, work, and study in Australia. After your marriage, you can apply for the partner visa to continue living in Australia on a pathway to permanent residency. This visa is suitable for couples who are not yet married but are in a committed, genuine relationship and planning to formalise their marriage in the near future.

New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa

Are you a family member of a New Zealand citizen who is already living in Australia or planning to live in Australia? If you’re not a New Zealand citizen yourself, this visa could help you stay close to your loved ones.

Who is this visa for?

The Subclass 461 visa is designed for partners, dependent children, and certain other family members of New Zealand citizens who hold or are eligible for the Special Category (Subclass 444) visa. It is specifically for those who are not New Zealand or Australian citizens themselves and want to join their New Zealand citizen family in Australia.

What does the Subclass 461 visa allow you to do?

Live in Australia for 5 years from the date of visa grant

Work and study anywhere in Australia during your stay

Travel freely in and out of Australia while your visa is valid

Apply for further Subclass 461 visas if you continue to meet the eligibility criteria

Process of a NZ partner visa

Initial Consultation – We assess your relationship and eligibility for the visa.

Document Preparation – We help compile the necessary supporting evidence.

Preparing and Lodging the Application

Undertake health examination (including Biometric Collection for offshore application)

Department Assessment and Request for Further Information (if needed)

Visa decision received

Basic eligibility requirements

To qualify for this visa, you must:

Be a member of the family unit of a member of the family unit of a New Zealand citizen who holds or is eligible for a Subclass 444 visa

Not be an Australian or New Zealand citizen yourself

Hold a substantive visa (excluding a Subclass 403 Temporary Work visa) or apply from outside Australia

Meet the health and character requirements

Not have any outstanding debts to the Australian Government

Who counts as a family member?

Eligible family members include:

Spouse or de facto partner of the New Zealand citizen

Children / dependent children of the New Zealand citizen

Simplifying the Subclass 461 Visa Journey with Ezyvisa

We are here to make the application process as simple and stress-free as possible. Our experienced team will:

Review your eligibility and advise if this visa is the right fit for you

Help you complete your application accurately and gather all necessary documents

Guide you through health and character checks

Communicate with the Department of Home Affairs on your behalf

Keep you informed throughout the entire process until your visa decision is made

Our Process

What to Expect When You Work With Ezyvisa

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Step 01

Initial Consultation

Speak with our team for a quick chat about your goals and visa options.

Step 02

Visa Eligibility Assessment

We’ll review your details and recommend the best visa pathways for your situation.

Step 03

Document Preparation

We guide you through every document, form, and checklist.

Step 04

Visa application lodgement

Your visa application is carefully lodged on your behalf.

Step 05

Visa Process and outcome

We keep you updated and guide you once the result is released.

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