Partner Visa for Australia

What subclass is the partner visa?

1. Partner temporary visa (subclass 309) – this is a temporary visa
2. Partner permanent visa (subclass 100) – this is a permanent visa.

How does the application process work for a Partner Visa?

• On application you have been married or in a de facto relationship for a period of three years or more
• On application you have been married or in a de facto relationship for a period of two years or more and have a dependent child

How long does the temporary visa last for?

What does Partner Visa allow me to do?

• You are entitled to work in Australia and to study in Australia, (you will not have access to government funding)
• You may enrol in Australia's medical benefits expenses and hospital care scheme, Medicare.
• You are allowed to enter and stay in Australia until a decision is made on your permanent partner visa application.

• Permission to enter or remain permanently in Australia with your partner and you may be eligible for Australian citizenship
• Entitled to work and study in Australia
• Able to enrol in Australia's medical benefits expenses and hospital care scheme, Medicare.
  and may be eligible to receive certain social security payments.

What responsibilities does the Partner (sponsor) have?

What is the eligibility criteria for a Partner Visa?

• The marriage must be legally acceptable in Australia
• The sponsor must be an eligible sponsor
• The Relationship must be exclusive and life long and you must be living together
• You must meet certain health requirements and character requirements.
• Social security – if your circumstances indicate that you and your sponsor may have a reliance on Australian Social Security you may require an assurance of support from an Australian Citizen.
• Australian Social values - if you are aged 18 years or over, you are required to sign an Australian values statement and you are required to have read, or had explained to you. Material is made available by the government on life in Australia which is contained in the Life in Australia book.

• You must be over the age 18 when applying for the visa and not related to each other
• The sponsor must be an eligible sponsor
• The Relationship must have been for at least an entire 12 month duration prior to the application and you must be in an exclusive relationship and living together.
• You must meet certain health requirements and character requirements.
• Social security – if your circumstances indicate that you and your sponsor may have a reliance on Australian Social Security you may require an assurance of support from an Australian Citizen.
• Australian Social values - if you are aged 18 years or over, you are required to sign an Australian values statement and you are required to have read, or had explained to you. Material is made available by the government on life in Australia which is contained in the Life in Australia book.

What about dependants?

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How do I ascertain my eligibility for a Partner visa or start the application process?