Permanent Residency
Australia Partner Visa
For partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens who are in Australia to stay temporarily.
Processing
18-28 months
Max Stay
Until permanent visa decision
Work Rights
Yes
*Fees and processing times are subject to change. Check official sources.
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Real-time data from official sources
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Processing Time
18-28 months
75% of applications processed within 20 months, 90% within 28 months. Applicant can remain in Australia during processing.
Yes
Work Rights
Yes
Path to PR
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Eligibility Requirements
Make sure you meet these requirements before applying.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Financial: financial_capacity: Evidence of combined financial capacity with sponsor
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Document Checklist
2 Supporting Documents (Recommended)
- check Valid passport: Certified copy of biographical page of current passport
- check Valid passport: Certified copy of biographical page of current passport
- check Valid passport: Certified copy of biographical page of current passport
- check Birth certificate: Certified copy of birth certificate
- check Birth certificate: Certified copy of birth certificate
- check Birth certificate: Certified copy of birth certificate
- check Relationship evidence: Evidence of genuine and continuing relationship
- check Relationship evidence: Evidence of genuine and continuing relationship
- check Relationship evidence: Evidence of genuine and continuing relationship
- check Statutory declarations: Form 888 statutory declarations from Australian citizens
- check Statutory declarations: Form 888 statutory declarations from Australian citizens
- check Statutory declarations: Form 888 statutory declarations from Australian citizens
- check Financial evidence: Joint bank accounts, shared bills, property ownership
- check Financial evidence: Joint bank accounts, shared bills, property ownership
- check Financial evidence: Joint bank accounts, shared bills, property ownership
- check Sponsor documents: Evidence of sponsor's Australian citizenship or residency
- check Sponsor documents: Evidence of sponsor's Australian citizenship or residency
- check Sponsor documents: Evidence of sponsor's Australian citizenship or residency
- check Police clearance certificate: Police clearance from all countries lived in 12+ months
- check Police clearance certificate: Police clearance from all countries lived in 12+ months
- check Police clearance certificate: Police clearance from all countries lived in 12+ months
- check Health examination: Medical examination results
- check Health examination: Medical examination results
- check Health examination: Medical examination results
- check Marriage certificate: Certified copy of marriage certificate
- check Marriage certificate: Certified copy of marriage certificate
- check Marriage certificate: Certified copy of marriage certificate
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Download Checklist PDF
Get the complete list of required documents.