Your Shared Life in Australia Starts Here
For couples dreaming of a life together, the Australian Partner Visa is more than just a document – it's the bridge to building your shared future in one of the world's most welcoming countries. It's about bringing loved ones closer, transforming long-distance dreams into everyday realities.
While this information provides a general overview, the specific eligibility criteria and application process can change. It's advisable to consult with an immigration adviser to get the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Live together in Australia
What is the Partner Visa?
This visa is specifically designed for the genuine partners (spouses or de facto partners) of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens. It offers you the incredible opportunity to live, work and study in Australia together, with a clear and dedicated pathway towards permanent residence and a lifetime of shared memories.
A pathway to permanent residence in Australia
What benefits does the Partner Visa offer?
The Australian Partner Visa offers a wide range of significant benefits such as:
o A Clear Path to Permanent Residence: The Partner Visa is specifically designed to lead to permanent residence in Australia, allowing you and your loved one to build a secure, long-term future together.
o Full Rights to Live, Work and Study: From the moment your temporary visa is granted, you gain unrestricted rights to live, work and study anywhere in Australia, providing immediate freedom and opportunities.
o Access to Medicare: As a Partner Visa holder, you are generally eligible to enrol in Medicare, providing access to Australia's excellent public healthcare services, including free or subsidised doctor visits and public hospital treatment.
o Travel Flexibility: Once granted, the visa allows you to travel to and from Australia multiple times, offering the freedom to visit family overseas or explore other countries. For permanent visa holders, this travel facility is typically for 5 years, renewable if eligible.
o Family Unity and Future Security: This visa allows eligible family members to join you, fostering family unity. Once a permanent resident, you also gain a pathway to Australian citizenship for ultimate long-term security, integration and belonging in your new country.
How to qualify for the Partner Visa
Are You Eligible?
Here's a breakdown of the key qualification criteria:
o Genuine and Continuing Relationship: You must prove your relationship with your Australian partner is real and ongoing. This involves providing extensive evidence across shared finances, household responsibilities, social recognition and your long-term commitment to each other.
o Eligible Partner and Sponsor: The visa applicant must be the married spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. Your eligible partner must agree to sponsor you and meet certain sponsorship obligations and character checks themselves.
o Application Location (Onshore vs. Offshore): Your physical location at the time of application, and sometimes at the time the visa is granted, is a critical factor. You will either apply from within Australia (onshore) or from outside Australia (offshore), and specific rules apply to each scenario regarding your visa status or where you must be when the visa is processed.
o Health and Character Requirements: Both the applicant and the sponsor (and any included family members) must pass Australia's strict health checks and character checks.
o Age Requirements: Generally, both you and your partner must be at least 18 years of age when you apply.
How we help you achieve your goals
Why choose Auckland Immigration Services?
The Australian Partner Visa application is often considered one of the most complex due to the extensive evidence required to prove the genuineness of the relationship.
Auckland Immigration Services can provide expert guidance throughout your Australian Partner Visa application process. We assist with:
✔ Document Preparation: Ensuring all necessary documents are accurate and complete.
✔ Visa Application Submission: Preparing your application to a high standard to meet immigration thresholds, submitting your application accurately and efficiently.
✔ Communication with Australian Immigration: Keeping you informed, addressing any issues and advocating on your behalf.
✔ Handling Complex Cases: Providing tailored advice for unique situations.
By choosing Auckland Immigration Services, you can increase your chance of a successful Partner Visa application and simplify the process.
