Partner Visa

The Partner Visa is for people who are married to, or in a de-facto relationship with, an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

It is initially temporary and can lead to permanent residence, provided the couple remains together for at least 2 years. In some instances a permanent visa can be granted straight away.

Types of Partner visas

Partner Visa Subclass 820/801

For applicants who are in Australia at the time of lodgement.

Partner Visa Subclass 309/100

For applicants who are not in Australia at the time of lodgement.

The Partner Visa is for people who are married to, or in a de-facto relationship with, an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

It is initially temporary and can lead to permanent residence, provided the couple remains together for at least 2 years. In some instances a permanent visa can be granted straight away.

Are you planning on getting married? Prospective Marriage Visa Subclass 300

Also known as the “fiancée” visa, this visa is for a person who is engaged, but not yet married, to an Australian Citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. It allows the applicant to travel to Australia and marry their fiancées within 9 months.

Is your partner from New Zealand?

There is a temporary visa for Partners and family members of New Zealand Citizens who are not “eligible” New Zealand Citizens. This visa is called New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) visa (subclass 461).

The Subclass 461 visa lets you live in Australia with full work and study rights. It is valid for 5 years, after which it can be extended.