ONSHORE PARTNER or SPOUSE VISAS (Subclass 820/801)
This visa is for the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who is planning to apply while they are inside Australia.
Partner/Spouse Visa (Temporary) Subclass 820
This visa is the first step towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801). You will be able to work and study while you hold this visa. You will also have access to Medicare.
Partner/Spouse Visa (Permanent) Subclass 801
This visa lets the applicant live in Australia permanently. It is for people who currently hold or have applied for a temporary Partner (subclass 820) visa.
Applicants who are in a long term relationship will often receive their visa approvals for the 820 and 801 at the same time.
OFFSHORE PARTNER OR SPOUSE VISAS (Subclass 309/100)
This visa is for the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who is planning to apply while they are outside Australia.
Partner/Spouse Visa (Provisional) Subclass 309
This visa allows you to remain in Australia temporarily and is the first step towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 100). You will be able to work and study while you hold this visa. You will also have access to Medicare.
Partner/Spouse Visa (Permanent) Subclass 100
The visa lets the applicant live in Australia permanently. It is for people who hold a temporary Partner (subclass 309) visa.
PROSPECTIVE MARRIAGE VISA (Subclass 300)
This is a temporary visa for people who want to come to Australia to marry their prospective spouse.
To get this visa you must:
be 18 years old or older
be sponsored
intend to marry your prospective spouse before the visa period ends
NEW ZEALAND FAMILY VISA (Subclass 461)
This is a temporary visa for the spouse or de facto partner of a New Zealand Citizen who is currently living in Australia on a Special Category Visa (Subclass 444)
To get this visa you must:
- not be a New Zealand citizen
- be one of the Members of the family unit of a New Zealand citizen or their partner
- make sure if the New Zealand citizen is in Australia that they are on a Special Category New Zealand visa (subclass 444) or they will travel with you to Australia.
457 FAMILY VISA
This visa is for the spouse or de facto partner and children of a Temporary Work (Subclass 457) Visa holder.
TSS FAMILY VISA
This visa is for the spouse or de facto partner and children of a TSS Visa holder (Subclass 482).
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If you are in a genuine committed relationship with a person from overseas there are a number of options for you and your spouse or de facto under the partner and spouse visas program.
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