If you are in a relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, you may be eligible for a partner visa. This visa allows you to live in Australia with your partner.

There are two main types of partner visas:

• Onshore partner visa (subclass 820/801): This visa is for people who are in Australia when they apply.
• Offshore partner visa (subclass 309/100): This visa is for people who are outside Australia when they apply.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for a partner visa, you must meet the following requirements:

• You must be in a genuine and continuing relationship with your partner.
• You must meet the health and character requirements.
• You must meet the financial requirements.

Evidence of relationship

When you apply for a partner visa, you will need to provide evidence of your relationship with your partner. This evidence can include:

• Joint bank accounts
• Joint leases or mortgages
• Shared household expenses
• Photographs of the two of you together
• Statutory declarations from friends and family members

Financial requirements

If you are applying for an onshore partner visa, you will need to meet the financial requirements. This means that you must have enough money to support yourself and your partner while you are waiting for your visa to be processed.

If you are applying for an offshore partner visa, you will need to meet the financial requirements if you are sponsored by a partner who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident. This means that your partner must have enough money to support you and your partner while you are waiting for your visa to be processed.

Application process

The application process for a partner visa can be complex, so it is important to seek professional advice from a registered migration agent.

To apply for a partner visa, you will need to create an ImmiAccount and submit an online application form. You will also need to provide a range of supporting documentation, such as your passport, birth certificate, and evidence of your relationship with your partner.

Processing times

The processing times for partner visas can vary depending on a number of factors, such as the type of visa you are applying for and the complexity of your application.