Partner Visas

Partner Visas

Partner Visa pathways are available for individuals who are in a genuine and committed relationship with either an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.  These visas allow your partner to live in Australia, temporarily at first, transitioning to permanent residency usually after two years.

Warning – If your case is complex, or you had prior visa refusals, overstay, previous Marriages, children from other relationships, character of health Issues please do not risk a refusal – Get Advice.  We can help you with the most up-to-date and detailed guidance for your specific case.

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We can help you with the most up-to-date and detailed guidance for your specific case.

General Eligibility Requirements

You must be married to or in a de facto relationship with an eligible sponsor. If married, the marriage must be legally valid under Australian law. Generally, the de facto relationship must have existed for at least 12 months immediately before applying or registered in Australia.
Your partner must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen. The sponsor generally must be over 18 years of age. There are limitations on how many times a person can sponsor a partner.
You must provide evidence that your relationship is genuine and continuing.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Common Questions To Partner Visas

Considering whether a Partner Visa is right for you can be a daunting task.  Here are some of the more common questions we get asked.

What are the prerequisites for a Partner Visa?
You must be in a genuine relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. The key requirements are:
• Married or in a de facto relationship— same-sex couples qualify equally
• Your partner (the sponsor) must be over 18 and not have a history of family violence or sponsorship bar
• You must pass a health examination and provide a police clearance
• Evidence of a genuine, ongoing shared life
• Meet character requirements
How difficult is the process for a Partner Visa?
It's paperwork-heavy and slow rather than technically difficult.
The process runs in two stages — a temporary visa first, then permanent residency after roughly two years.
How much does a Partner Visa Cost?
There are the Government fees and Professional service fees.
Total costs across both parties commonly fall depends on family size and complexity.



Contact Us to discuss your particular case to get an estimation of costs involved for you.
How do I begin?
1. Decide which visa applies — if you're already in Australia, it's the onshore 820/801; if overseas, it's the offshore 309/100
2. Start collecting evidence of your relationship
3. Contact Us— given the cost and complexity, professional guidance is worthwhile

HOW CAN RELIABLE IMMIGRATION SERVICE HELP YOU

Service Options

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Get Advice
As a starting point, we can offer you advice on your immigration legal matter so you can make an informed decision.
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Visa Strategy Planning
For a more comprehensive plan, book a time to develop a immigration strategy to achieve your goals.
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Professional Visa Service
For your peace of mind, we can take care of your visa matter from start to finish and expertly guide you through the entire process.
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Document Review
If you have already prepared documents we can review and provide recommendations on how best to improve your visa submission.
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DIY Products
We offer templates, step-by-step guides and other supporting tools for people who prefer to do their own submissions.
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Visa Refusal / Appeals
We offer expert review and counsel on visa refusals and advice on options and appeal options.
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We can provide advice, strategic planning, document review, DIY templates and guides, as well as end-to-end management of your visa matter.

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