Reunite with loved ones in Australia
Partner and family visas let Australian citizens, permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens sponsor their partners, fiancés and other family members to live in Australia. These applications are document-intensive and require strong evidence of the genuine and continuing nature of your relationship.
Source: Department of Home Affairs (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au)
Who it's for: Spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible NZ citizens — applying inside Australia.
A two-stage application: subclass 820 (temporary) is granted first, with subclass 801 (permanent) generally assessed after about 2 years. One application, one application charge.
Who it's for: Spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible NZ citizens — applying outside Australia.
A two-stage application: subclass 309 (provisional) is granted first, with subclass 100 (permanent) generally assessed after about 2 years.
Who it's for: Fiancés of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible NZ citizens who intend to marry.
Allows entry to Australia to marry your sponsor. After marriage, you must apply for a Partner visa to remain in Australia.
Information on this page is general in nature and based on publicly available material from the Department of Home Affairs (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au) and the Administrative Review Tribunal (art.gov.au). It does not constitute migration advice. Please book a consultation for advice tailored to your circumstances.
Every situation is different. Tell us a little about your circumstances and our team will respond within 24 hours with the next steps for your family & partner visas application.
