Family visa

Australia Partner Visa

Join your partner in a foreign country on the basis of a de facto, civil, or committed relationship, with a pathway to permanent residency.

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Quick facts

We handle this route

Processing time

6–24 months

Visa duration

2 years (temporary), then permanent

Leads to settlement

Yes

Dependants allowed

Yes

Success rate

87%

Fee from

$1000

Overview

What this visa gives you.

A Partner Visa allows individuals in a genuine and ongoing relationship with a citizen or permanent resident to join and reside with their partner in that country. It covers de facto partnerships, civil unions, and in some jurisdictions same-sex relationships, provided the relationship meets the relevant legal and evidentiary thresholds. Partner visas are commonly issued in two stages: a temporary grant upon application, followed by a permanent grant after a defined cohabitation period. The strength and documentation of the relationship are central to the outcome.

Requirements

What you need to qualify.

Genuine and continuing relationship
Applicants must provide substantial evidence of a real, committed, and ongoing partnership.

Sponsoring partner eligibility
The sponsor must hold citizenship, permanent residency, or an eligible visa in the destination country.

Cohabitation evidence
Documents demonstrating shared residence, finances, and social recognition of the relationship are required.

Health and character clearances
Both the applicant and sponsor must meet relevant health and character standards.

Clean immigration history
Applicants must have a compliant immigration record and meet all security requirements.

How we handle it

From first call to visa in hand.

Eligibility consultation
We assess relationship evidence and visa requirements.
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Documentation preparation
Supporting records and application forms are organized.
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Application submission
Partner visa applications are prepared and monitored.
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Approval & settlement support
Travel preparation and relocation guidance after approval.
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