Spouse Visa Australia: Everything You Need To Know

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Australia Spouse Visa is also known as the Partner Immigrant Visa. It is the Australia Family Sponsorship Program that consists of various Subclass Visas. It authorizes the spouse or de facto partner of a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or Citizen of New Zealand to reside in Australia permanently.

The Government of Australia approves Spouse Visa to applicants who already possess the Subclass 309 Temporary Partner Visa.

Check Your Eligibility for Australia spouse Visa

Spouse Visa Types

Department of Home Affairs offers diverse Subclass Visas that enable Permanent Residents or Citizens of Australia or Citizens of New Zealand to reunite with their partners permanently or temporarily.

Subclass Visa	Visa Name	Description	Where to Apply
300	Prospective Marriage Visa	Permits arrival to Australia to marry a potential spouse. It offers the option to later apply for a Partner visa.	Overseas
309	Partner Provisional Visa	Enables the spouse or de facto partner of a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or qualified Citizen of New Zealand to live provisionally in Australia.	Overseas
100	Partner Migrant Visa	Offers Permanent Resident status to the spouse or de facto partner of a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or qualified Citizen of New Zealand.	Within Australia
820	Partner Permanent Visa	Offers Permanent Resident status to the spouse or de facto partner of a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or qualified Citizen of New Zealand.	Within Australia

Australia Spouse Visa Eligibility Criteria

You have to fulfil the following criteria to become eligible for the Australia Spouse Visa:

You and your spouse have to share a true commitment to lead a life together whether in a de facto relationship or legally married
The relationship has to be continuous and authentic
You and your spouse have to live together or plan to do so
You must be in the spousal relationship for a minimum period of 1 year that demonstrates cohabitation except if married lawfully
Usually, both partners’ age must be above 8 years
You have to fulfil the health and character criteria

A Spouse/Partner Visa consists of two stages. In the first stage a Provisional Visa is approved of the application is assessed positively. 2 years after the filing of the Provisional Visa, the partner/spouse can file an application for a Permanent Visa.

Documents Required

You will have to offer extensive documents with the Australia Spouse Visa application which is essential to back your application. The documents required can vary, nevertheless, common documents include:

Proof of Identity and relationship
Bio pages of Passport
Marriage certificate, if applicable
Birth certificates of children, if applicable

Verification of Character

Certificates of Police clearance
Personal details of character assessment: Form 80

Health Assessment:

Medical test reports from a Panel Physician

Evidence of authentic relationship

Statements of joint bank account
Property rental or ownership documents
Shared financial commitments or utility bills
Correspondence or evidence of joint holidays or travel

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Proof of Financial capacity

Bank statements
Contracts of employment
Income Tax Returns
Business documents

Documents of Sponsor

Evidence of Permanent Resident or Citizen Status in Australia
Sponsorship for a partner to immigrate to Australia: Form 40SP

Assurance of Support

If required, the Sponsor must offer an Assurance of Support. It proves their monetary capacity to support the applicant while staying initially in Australia.

Reasons for Delay in Approval of Visa Application

Incomplete or inaccurate information is submitted
Essential documents are not included
Additional details are needed from the applicant
Verification of the information provided is time-consuming

Note: You must check if your overseas spouse/partner does not have Condition 8503 (No Stay Further) on their Visa, which they will lodge the Spouse/Partner Visa. This condition prevents the individual / Visa holder from filing another onshore application.

If you wish to apply for an Australia Spouse Visa or Apply for Australia PR Visa, contact Immigration Experts at the Best Immigration Consultant in India Nationwide Visas.

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