If your soulmate is an Australian citizen and you would like to join them Downunder, or you’re an Australian citizen who wishes to invite your partner to come and live Downunder, you’ll need to apply for a partner visa.
If you’re looking to apply for a Partner Visa, here’s some essential information you need to know.
#1 – Partner Visa subclass 820/801 and 309/100
The former is onshore (applied for in-country) and the latter is offshore (applied for outside the country). This visa is applicable for heterosexual and same sex relationships and it requires sponsorship by the Australian partner.
If you are in a marital relationship, the marriage must be legal according to Australian law, if a de facto relationship, you must demonstrate that the relationship has existed for a minimum of 12 months prior to the application.
The 820/801 is a temporary visa and the 309/100 is permanent and when applying for the latter visa, you must still be in a genuine relationship. Those seeking a Partner Visa Australia should contact an established Australian migration agent and they can facilitate the application process.
#2 – Prospective Marriage Visa subclass 300
If you are currently engaged to an Australian citizen or permanent resident and intend to marry within 9 months, you can apply for this visa. This is a temporary visa that must be applied for outside of Australia and the applicant and their sponsor must marry within the duration of the visa (9 months). This is a sponsored visa and the sponsor must meet the requirements.
Those who qualify for the Visa 300 must satisfy the following criteria:
- Both parties must be at least 18 years of age.
- Both parties must meet a set of criteria.
- Must not be related.
- Must be engaged to marry.
- Must intend to marry with the 9-month visa validity.
- Must intend to live together in a spousal relationship.
- Must meet Australian health standards.
- Have no outstanding debts to the Australian government.
Regarding costs, there is the standard visa cost, plus there may be additional costs, depending on the case in question.
#3 – Short term benefits of the Prospective Marriage Visa
The benefits include the following:
- You can enter Australia before you marry your sponsor.
- You can leave and enter Australia as many times as you wish during the 9-month visa duration.
- You can work in Australia in an unrestricted way.
- You can study in Australia.
- You can apply for a Partner Visa upon marrying your fiancée.
#4 – The importance of a migration agent
When applying for a Partner Visa, it is crucial that all paperwork is correct and above all else, make sure there are no reasons for the application to be rejected. Once rejected, there is no way forward, which is why you need to engage the services of an established migration agent who is based in Sydney. The agent will ensure that your paperwork is correct and eliminate the risk of rejection. The agent can also inform you of the cost of the relevant visa you are applying for and also any potential extra costs that might be incurred due to health checks, police clearance and other potential expenses.
#5 – Online solutions
If you are looking for an Australian migration agent, Google is your best friend and can take you to the website of a leading Australian migrant visa agent. Make an appointment and bring all your documents and the agent helps you to prepare everything, they know the process inside out and can facilitate your visa application so you can move forward with confidence.
#6 – Free visa eligibility assessment
The visa agent will provide you with a free visa eligibility assessment; the legal expert will review your documentation and tell you whether or not your application will be approved. The most important thing is that your application is not rejected and very few are altered with an appeal.
You can find more information about applying for a visa to enter Australia at the Australian Immigration website. We hope this article helps you to prepare for your Partner Visa application to reside in Australia.