Partner Visa

You can enter or stay in Australia on the basis of your married or in practice relationship with your partner. This visa allows you to live with your partner. 

• A Temporary Visa: (It is a waiting period of two years from the date you applied)
• A Permanent Visa, after the waiting period (if applicable) and your partner relationship still exists then are eligible for this visa.
• Sponsorship shall be provided by your partner.

WHO IS THIS VISA FOR?

Your partner must be one of the following.

• An Australian citizen
• An Australian permanent resident
• An eligible New Zealand citizen.

Note: Even if you’re a partner or fiance of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, you will not get an automatic right of permanent residence in Australia. If you wish to reside permanently in Australia you will have to apply for a permanent visa.

PROSPECTIVE MARRIAGE VISA (SUBCLASS 300)

You will be allowed to enter Australia and marry your partner within a nine month validity period. Your partner must be one of the following.

• An Australian citizen
• An Australian permanent resident
• An eligible New Zealand citizen.