Australia Spouse Visa

Types of Partner Visas:

• Temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820/309): Initially, this visa is granted on a temporary basis, allowing the applicant to live in Australia with their partner. To be eligible, the applicant must be married to or in a genuine de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.


• Permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801/100): After a specified waiting period, typically two years from the initial application, the applicant becomes eligible for the permanent partner visa. This visa grants permanent residency in Australia.

• Being married to an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, or being in a genuine and committed de facto relationship.
• Providing evidence to demonstrate the genuineness and ongoing nature of the relationship, such as joint financial accounts, shared responsibilities, and photographs together.

Age Requirement

• There is no age limit for the Spouse visa, but special considerations may apply if the applicant is under 18 years old.

Health and Character Requirement

• Meeting health and character requirements, which usually involve medical examinations and obtaining police clearances from all countries the applicant has lived in for a certain period.

Genuine Intention

• Having a genuine intention to live together as spouses or de facto partners in Australia.

Identity and Relationship Documents:

• Passports or travel documents for both the applicant and their partner.
• Marriage certificate (if married) or evidence of a de facto relationship, such as joint financial statements, lease agreements, utility bills, etc.
• Proof of any name changes, if applicable.

Evidence of Genuine and Ongoing Relationship:

• Photographs of the couple together or with family and friends.
• Bank account statements showing joint financial commitments.
• Evidence of shared assets or liabilities, like property deeds or mortgage agreements.
• Correspondence addressed to both the applicant and their partner at the same address.
• Statutory declarations from friends and family members supporting the genuineness of the relationship.

Sponsorship Documents

• Completed sponsorship form by the Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen partner.
• Evidence of the sponsor’s Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or New Zealand citizenship.
• Identity documents of the sponsor, such as a passport or Australian citizenship certificate.
• Police clearance certificates for the sponsor, if applicable.

Health and Character Documents:

• Medical examination results conducted by an approved panel physician.
• Police clearance certificates from all countries the applicant has lived in for a certain period, typically covering the past ten years.

Additional Supporting Documents:

• Proof of shared household responsibilities, such as utility bills, rental agreements, or mortgage statements.
• Evidence of social activities together, like event invitations or travel itineraries.
• Any other documents that can demonstrate the genuineness and ongoing nature of the relationship.

For Subclass 820 - Processing Time

• 25% of applications are processed within 3 months.
• 50% of applications are processed within 6 months.
• 75% of applications are processed within 16 months.
• 90% of applications are processed within 34 months.

For Subclass 309 - Processing Time

• 25% of applications are processed within 6 months.
• 50% of applications are processed within 10 months.
• 75% of applications are processed within 15 months.
• 90% of applications are processed within 29 months.

For Subclass 801 - Processing Time

• 25% of applications are processed within 6 months.
• 50% of applications are processed within 10 months.
• 75% of applications are processed within 15 months.
• 90% of applications are processed within 29 months.

For Subclass 100 - Processing Time

• 25% of applications are processed within 12 months.
• 50% of applications are processed within 17 months.
• 75% of applications are processed within 20 months.
• 90% of applications are processed within 29 months.