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.