🌏 Partner Visa Australia: A Complete Guide for 2025
The Australian Partner Visa is one of the most popular migration pathways for couples planning to build a life together in Australia. Whether you are married, engaged, or in a de-facto relationship, the Partner Visa allows you to remain with your loved one while your application is processed.
This guide explains everything you need to know — eligibility, visa types, requirements, and processing updates.
What Is the Australian Partner Visa?
The Partner Visa allows the spouse or de-facto partner of an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia temporarily and permanently.
Partner Visas are processed in two stages:
1. Temporary Visa (Subclass 820 / 309)
Allows you to stay in Australia while the permanent stage is processed.
2. Permanent Visa (Subclass 801 / 100)
Granted after the relationship is reassessed, typically 2 years later.
Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)
To be eligible for a Partner Visa, you must:
- Be married OR in a de-facto relationship
- Show genuine, continuing relationship
- Provide evidence of shared life
- Meet health and character requirements
- Have a sponsoring partner
Evidence can include:
Joint bills, rental agreements, photos, messages, travel records, and financial commitments.
Document Checklist
Here are the most important documents:
Applicant Documents
- Passport
- Birth certificate
- Police clearance
- Health examination
- Relationship evideence
Sponsor Documents
- Passport or citizenship certificate
- Form 40SP
- Financial documents
- Past relationship evidence (if applicable)
Cost
Partner visa fee starts from:
AUD $8,850 (combined 820/801 or 309/100).
Tips For a Strong Application
- Provide complete evidence — relationship, finances, social recognition
- Write relationship statements for both partners
- Use statutory declarations from friends/family
- Upload documents consistently (not scattered)
- Keep the relationship active during processing
The Partner Visa is a powerful pathway for couples planning a future in Australia. With correct documentation, strong evidence and proper guidance, your chances of approval increase significantly.
At RecruitAUS, we provide updates, resources and general migration information to help you understand the process better.
