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Family & Partner Visa
Family and Partner visas allow the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia.
There are 6 subclasses in this visa type.
Temporary Provisional Visa - Partner (Subclass 820)
The subclass 820 visa is a temporary partner visa for individuals who are married to, or in a de facto relationship with, an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. This visa allows you to live in Australia with your partner for a period of up to two years.
To be eligible for a subclass 820 visa, you must:
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be in a married or de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
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be able to provide evidence of your relationship, such as joint bank accounts, bills, or rental agreements
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meet the health and character requirements
If your relationship is genuine and ongoing, and you meet the other eligibility criteria, you may be granted a subclass 820 visa. After two years, you may be eligible to apply for a permanent partner visa (subclass 801) if your relationship is still ongoing.
You can find more information about the subclass 820 visa, including the eligibility criteria and the application process, on the Australian Department of Home Affairs website.
Temporary Provisional Visa - Partner (Subclass 309)
The subclass 309 visa is a temporary partner visa for individuals who are married to, or in a de facto relationship with, an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. This visa allows you to live in Australia with your partner for a period of up to two years.
To be eligible for a subclass 309 visa, you must:
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be outside Australia at the time of application
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be in a married or de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
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be able to provide evidence of your relationship, such as joint bank accounts, bills, or rental agreements
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meet the health and character requirements
If your relationship is genuine and ongoing, and you meet the other eligibility criteria, you may be granted a subclass 309 visa. After two years, you may be eligible to apply for a permanent partner visa (subclass 100) if your relationship is still ongoing.
You can find more information about the subclass 309 visa, including the eligibility criteria and the application process, on the Australian Department of Home Affairs website.
Permanent Visa - Partner (Subclass 801)
The subclass 801 visa is a permanent partner visa for individuals who are married to, or in a de facto relationship with, an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. This visa allows you to live in Australia with your partner on a permanent basis.
To be eligible for a subclass 801 visa, you must:
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have held a temporary partner visa (subclass 820) for at least two years
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be in a married or de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
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be able to provide evidence of your relationship, such as joint bank accounts, bills, or rental agreements
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meet the health and character requirements
If your relationship is genuine and ongoing, and you meet the other eligibility criteria, you may be granted a subclass 801 visa. This visa allows you to live, work, and study in Australia on a permanent basis.
You can find more information about the subclass 801 visa, including the eligibility criteria and the application process, on the Australian Department of Home Affairs website.
Migrant Visa - Partner (Subclass 100)
The Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa is a temporary visa for people who want to come to Australia for short-term, highly specialized work. It is designed for people who have specialized skills or knowledge that are not readily available in the Australian workforce, and who need to come to Australia to work on a specific project or task.
To be eligible for the Subclass 400 visa, you must:
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Have a genuine need to come to Australia for short-term, highly specialized work.
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Have the skills and qualifications necessary for the work you will be doing in Australia.
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Meet health and character requirements.
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Have arrangements in place for your stay in Australia, including accommodation and financial support.
It is important to note that the Subclass 400 visa is a temporary visa and does not lead to permanent residence in Australia. The visa is valid for up to three months, and you cannot apply for an extension. You must also leave Australia before your visa expires.
Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)
The subclass 300 visa is a temporary visa for individuals who are engaged to be married to an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. This visa allows you to enter Australia to marry your partner and to live with them for a period of nine months.
To be eligible for a subclass 300 visa, you must:
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be engaged to be married to an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
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be able to provide evidence of your engagement, such as a copy of your engagement ring or a letter from a religious official
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meet the health and character requirements
If you are granted a subclass 300 visa, you must enter Australia and marry your partner within nine months of the visa being granted. After you are married, you can apply for a permanent partner visa (subclass 309 or subclass 100) to remain in Australia with your partner on a permanent basis.
You can find more information about the subclass 300 visa, including the eligibility criteria and the application process, on the Australian Department of Home Affairs website.
Child Visa (Subclass 101)
The subclass 101 visa is a permanent visa for children who are outside Australia and who have a parent who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. This visa allows the child to live in Australia with their parent on a permanent basis.
To be eligible for a subclass 101 visa, the child must:
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be outside Australia at the time of application
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have a parent who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
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be able to provide evidence of their relationship to their parent, such as a birth certificate
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meet the health and character requirements
If the child meets the eligibility criteria, they may be granted a subclass 101 visa. This visa allows the child to live, work, and study in Australia on a permanent basis.
You can find more information about the subclass 101 visa, including the eligibility criteria and the application process, on the Australian Department of Home Affairs website.
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