Australia’s Partner visas consist of a series of onshore and offshore visas which can lead to temporary and permanent residence:

• Prospective Marriage (Subclass 300) (offshore) visa;
• Partner (Subclass 820/801) (onshore) visa;
• Partner (Subclass 309/100)(offshore) visa.

Generally speaking, to obtain a valid Partner visa will require that:

• the Applicant is the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen (Sponsor);
• the Applicant and the Sponsor are both over the age of 18;
• the Sponsor is not affected by a Sponsorship limitation;
• the Sponsor and Applicant are in a genuine relationship;
• the Applicant passes relevant health and character criteria;
• When demonstrating a de facto relationship, usually an Applicant and Sponsor will need to demonstrate that they have been in their genuine relationship for at least 12 months (though exceptions may apply).

Speak to us directly for more detailed information.

The standard document checklist for a Partner visa is as follows:

• passport copy for each Applicant;
• two recent passport photographs for each Applicant;
• birth certificates for all children included in the application;
• if married, a marriage certificate;
• if in a de facto relationship, evidence that you have been in a relationship (social, financial, cohabitation);
• if the Sponsor or Applicant has previously been married, evidence of the divorce;
• police clearances from any country that the Applicant has lived in for more than 12 months since turning 16 years old; and
• if served in military, discharge papers.

The key component of the application is proving that the relationship is genuine and continuing. Please refer to our more detailed document checklists for the sponsor (here) and visa applicant (here). Speak to our team to determine which documents are key in your circumstances.

The current lodgement fees for the visa application are as follows:

• Base application charge: $7,160;
• Additional applicant (18 and over): $3,585; and
• Additional applicant (under 18): $1,795

Please note that credit card surcharges may also apply. As lodgement fees fluctuate, please contact us directly to determine your specific lodgement fees.

The Partner visas are usually granted with the following conditions:

• first entry must be made by a particular date (for offshore visas);
• the holder must not marry or enter into a de facto relationship prior to entering Australia (for prospective marriage); and
• the holder must enter into the marriage within the visa grant (for prospective marriage).

In addition, it should be noted that a break down in a relationship whilst holding a temporary Partner visa would usually cause the partner visas to be cancelled. Speak to our team as soon as possible if this situation applies to you.