There are two types of Partner Visas based on the location of the applicant:

Note: Getting the permanent Partner visa is a two-stage process. You must apply for both the permanent and temporary visas at the same time and pay only one fee. If you are granted the temporary visa, you are eligible to be assessed for the permanent Partner visa about two years after you lodged your application.

Visa Entitlements

The partner temporary/provisional visa lets the visa holder to:

• ✓ Come to Australia and stay there until a decision is made about the permanent partner visa
• ✓ Live, work and study in Australia
• ✓ Enrol in Medicare
• ✓ Attend free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program

SJ Migration agents are able to ensure that your partner visa application is decision ready and meets all the requirements for a timely visa process. Lodging an online partner visa application is not difficult, however, unless the information and supporting documents that you provide are correct, comprehensive and extensive, chances of visa refusal could be high.

At SJ Migration, our agents are able to advise you on the type of evidence that you can prepare to make a decision-ready application. Before you apply for your partner visa, come and meet with one of our agents. We are more than happy to discuss your application with you.

Visa Requirements

To qualify for a partner visa you have to be either Married or in a De facto relationship.

Married Applicants

If you are applying for Partner Visa under the grounds of marriage, then the applicants must be lawfully married in Australia or legally married in the country where the marriage had taken place. If a marriage is not recognized where it took place, the visa application will not be considered under Australian Migration Law.

De Facto Applicants

If you are applying for Partner Visa under the de facto applicants, then the applicants must have been in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months before applying for the visa. However, if there are compelling and humane causes or your relationship is recorded under an Australian State/Territory law, you may apply.

General Criteria for all applicants:

• ✓ An Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen sponsor the applicant.
• ✓ Applicant is married or in a genuine de-facto relationship with their sponsor.
• ✓ Applicant must be in a mutually exclusive, authentic and continuing relationship.
• ✓ Applicant must be over 18 years of age.
• ✓ Applicant must have lived with their spouse/partner on a domestic basis and have not lived apart on a permanent basis.
• ✓ Applicant must ensure that their partner is not prohibited from sponsoring applicants.
• ✓ Both applicant and sponsor meet both the health and character criteria.