The most appropriate partner visa option for your situation will depend on the nature of your relationship (eg. de facto, engaged, married), the length of your relationship, and your location at time of application.

Four Areas of Relationship

All partner applications are assessed based on the genuineness of the relationship. Applicants must demonstrate that they are in a long-term, committed relationship with their sponsor. This is achieved by providing documentation that shows a shared life and mutual commitment, covering four key areas of assessment:

• Financial aspects of the relationship
• A shared household
• Social aspects
• The nature of the commitment

Main Requirements for the Partner Visa

• Genuine Relationship: Demonstrate that you are in a genuine, exclusive, and mutually committed relationship with your sponsor.
• Sponsor Requirements: The sponsor must meet certain criteria, such as not having sponsored someone else within a specified period.
• Character and Health: Both the applicant and the sponsor must meet character and health requirements.

1. Fiancé (Prospective Marriage) Visa (Subclass 300)

It is possible to make an application on the basis of your intention to get married. This visa allows entry to Australia with full work rights. It is a temporary visa granted for 9 to 15 months during which time you are expected to be married in order to then submit the onshore 820/801 visa.

2. Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801 or 309/100)

You may also be able to obtain a partner visa if you can evidence one of the following relationships:

• Marriage
• De facto relationship for a period of least 12 months
• Formal registration of your de facto relationship

3. Partners of New Zealand Citizens living in Australia (Subclass 461)

As the partner of a New Zealand Citizen living in Australia, you may be eligible to apply for a temporary 5-year partner visa.

We have extensive experience handling complex partner visa applications, including situations such as:

• Cases involving extra-marital affairs by one spouse or partner
• Couples who have never lived together or have had a brief long-distance relationship
• Same-sex relationships that are not known to family and friends
• Sponsors with a significant criminal record
• Sponsors who have previously sponsored more than two people
• Sponsors who have sponsored someone within the past five years
• Visa applicants facing domestic violence
• Relationships that break down before the visa is granted

To learn about the specific requirements for each visa, and to find out which one is most suitable for you, contact us at enquiries@panaceaimmi.com.au or book in a consultation to ensure you know all the options you have.