Partner Visa

There are three major sub-classes for a partner visa, and this visa is broadly divided into two categories: Prospective Marriage visa and Partner visa. The type of visa for which you should apply depends on the type of relationship you are in.

Following are the types of relationship and the visas that correspond to them:

Intended marriage (fiance(e)): Prospective Marriage visa

Married (de jure) relationship: Partner visa

De facto partner relationship: (including a same-sex relationship): Partner visa

If you are in Australia, you are eligible to apply for Partner Temporary Visa (Subclass 820) and Permanent visa (subclass 801). You can apply for this visa to stay in Australia with your partner, who must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. If the relationship is genuine and still on even after the two years of the application of this visa, you can be granted a permanent visa.

Partner Temporary Visa (Subclass 309) and Permanent Visa (Subclass 100): If you are outside Australia, you can apply for this visa to enter and stay in Australia with your partner, who must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. A continuous and genuine relationship for two years after the application of this visa, can grant you a permanent visa.

Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) is for those who want to enter Australia before marriage. In order to apply for this visa, your fiance must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. Once married, holders of this visa can then apply for a Partner visa to remain permanently in Australia.