Partner And Family Visa in Australia
If you’re an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, you can bring your partner or spouse to live with you in Australia by sponsoring them. This falls under the Partner visa category, which includes both temporary and permanent visas. You apply for both visas at the same time. The temporary partner visa is the initial stage leading to the permanent partner visa. The specific subclass depends on whether you apply within Australia or from overseas.
Partner visa (Temporary)
This visa allows the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia temporarily. Obtaining this visa is the initial stage for the permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).
- This is a temporary visa.
- It directly leads to the permanent Partner visa.
- You must be in Australia when you apply.
Stay: Temporarily until your permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) application is approved or you decide not to proceed with your application.
Cost: Starting from AUD8,850.00 for most applicants. From AUD1,475 for Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) holders.
Partner visa (Permanent)
This visa allows the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia permanently. It is typically for individuals who currently have a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820).
- This is a permanent visa.
- You must currently hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820).
Stay: Permanently.
Cost: You already paid for this visa when you submitted your combined application for the temporary and permanent partner visas.
You can submit your Partner and Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa applications online using ImmiAccount. Regularly check your ImmiAccount for any additional information needed to process your application. For more details, feel free to get in touch with us.
