If you are married, engaged, or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or even a qualified citizen of New Zealand, you are eligible for a partner visa to Australia. The partner visa allows you to live in Australia with your partner, work, study, and bring your dependents with you.
There three different categories that individuals can use depending on their circumstances:
Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300)
This visa allows you to visit Australia and marry your future spouse (an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or qualified New Zealand citizen), after which you can apply for a Partner visa. The visa is valid for 9 months after it is issued, during which time you can marry your partner and apply for an onshore Partner visa.
Onshore Partner visa (subclass 820/801)
You may apply for this visa if you are married to or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or qualified New Zealand citizen. The temporary visa (subclass 820) is the first step, and you can apply for the permanent visa (subclass 801) two years after your Partner visa has been lodged .
Offshore Partner visa (subclass 309/100)
You may apply for this visa if you are married to an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or qualified New Zealand citizen and live outside of Australia. You must be outside of Australia at the time the temporary visa is granted (subclass 309). This visa allows you to return to Australia and apply for a permanent visa (subclass 100) two years after you apply.
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