Reunite with your partner in Australia through our Partner Visa service. A partner visa enables the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live, work, and study in Australia. This visa is designed to support couples in maintaining their relationships when they are separated by international borders. Partner visas believe in family unity by allowing partners to join their loved ones in Australia and build a life together.
Explore the different partner visa options available and embark on the journey to be with your loved one in Australia. Let our migration agents guide you through the process, ensuring you choose the right visa pathway.
Types of partner visa
Who can be a sponsor
To be a sponsor you must:
- be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
- not have previously sponsored more than one other fiancé, partner, or spouse for migration to Australia, and not have sponsored a fiancé, spouse, or partner for migration to Australia within the last 5 years (unless there are compelling circumstances)
- not have been sponsored for a Spouse, Partner or Prospective Marriage visa by someone else within the last 5 years (unless there are compelling circumstances)
- be married, be in a de facto relationship with your partner, or intend to marry before the visa is decided
- be older than 18 years of age
- be of good character and consent to disclosing your convictions to the visa applicant
If you are married and younger than 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must be the sponsor. That parent or guardian must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
If you have been granted a Woman at Risk (subclass 204) visa in the last five years, you cannot sponsor:
Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens are expected to be living in Australia. Eligible New Zealand citizens might need to have a health examination or character check.
- someone who was your partner when you were granted a Woman at Risk visa (subclass 204)
- a previous partner that you did not tell DHA about when you were granted your Woman at Risk visa (subclass 204).
The partner visa lets you
The Partner visa (subclass 820) lets you:
- work in Australia
- stay in Australia until a decision is made about your permanent Partner visa
- study in Australia, but with no access to government funding
- apply for Medicare.
If you are granted a permanent visa, you can:
- work and study in Australia
- sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
- travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted – after that time you will need another visa to enter Australia.
- stay in Australia indefinitely
- apply for Australian citizenship (if you are eligible)
- receive some social security payments
Note : Please Book a Consultation for an initial assessment and find out if you are eligible for an Australian visa and let us guide you towards your Australian migration goal.
