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Partner Visa Australia

Partner Visa Perth, WA
Registered Migration Agent MARN 2418576

Reunite with your partner in Australia, with expert guidance at every step

Partner visas are among the most document-intensive applications in the Australian system. The Department does not take a relationship on trust; it decides on the strength and structure of the evidence placed before it. Below are the three pathways. Tell us your situation and we will confirm which one applies and what it will realistically require.

Your relationship is assessed against four aspects: financial, household, social, and commitment.
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A registered migration agent will review your enquiry and come back to you within one business day. If your matter is urgent, call (08) 6555 7037.

Which Partner Visa Is Right for You?

Send us your details and the pathway you are considering. We will tell you where you stand, with no obligation.

Your details are used only to respond to this enquiry. Immigration assistance is provided by a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2418576). Submitting this form does not create a client relationship or guarantee any visa outcome.

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Before you apply alone

Why a partner visa is not a form to fill in alone

You are entitled to lodge a partner visa yourself. Before you do, it is worth understanding what is genuinely at stake.

  • The Department decides on the evidence in front of it, not on the truth of your relationship alone.
  • Incorrect or incomplete information can engage Public Interest Criterion 4020, leading to refusal and a bar on future applications.
  • A refusal while you are in Australia can trigger the Section 48 bar, preventing most further applications onshore.
  • Government charges are substantial and are not refunded if the application fails.

Professional guidance does not guarantee an outcome. It ensures your case is prepared and presented correctly, so avoidable errors do not decide it for you.

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How a partner visa works
Your relationship
Everything rests on proving a genuine and continuing relationship, evidenced across your finances, household, social life and mutual commitment.
The temporary stage
You lodge the first stage: Subclass 820 onshore, or 309 offshore. This is the beginning of the process, not the end.
The assessment period
The Department assesses your relationship over time. Further evidence, updates and requests are common, and each must be handled correctly.
The permanent stage
After the required period, and where the relationship continues, the permanent stage (801 or 100) is assessed and, if met, granted.
The Process

How we manage your application, step by step

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We assess your case

We confirm your eligibility, your partner's sponsorship eligibility, and whether the onshore or offshore pathway applies to you.

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We build your evidence

We map your evidence across the four aspects the Department examines: financial, household, social and commitment, and identify any gaps early.

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We prepare the application

We prepare the applicant and sponsor forms, statements and supporting documents, structured to the legal criteria.

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We lodge

We lodge the application in ImmiAccount on your behalf, complete and correctly ordered.

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After we lodge

We track your case and respond to any request the Department sends, so nothing is missed and no deadline is overlooked.

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Temporary to permanent

We guide you through the permanent stage when it falls due, so the second half of the process is not left to chance.

The evidence

The four aspects you must prove

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Financial aspects: The Department examines how you and your partner share your finances, including any joint accounts, shared assets and liabilities, and the ways in which you support one another financially.

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Nature of the household: The Department considers how you jointly manage your living arrangements, including shared accommodation, responsibility for household bills, and the division of domestic duties between you.

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Social aspects: The Department assesses whether your relationship is recognised by others, including family, friends and the wider community, and how you represent yourselves publicly as a couple.

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Nature of the commitment: The Department evaluates the genuineness and continuing nature of your relationship, including your knowledge of one another, your shared plans for the future, and how the relationship has developed over time.

Strong evidence is not about volume. It is about presenting the right material, clearly, against each criterion. This is where applications are won or lost.

Readiness

You may be ready to apply if…

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You are in a genuine relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

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You are married, in a de facto relationship, or intend to marry your partner.

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You can evidence your relationship across the financial, household, social and commitment aspects.

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You and your partner can meet the health, character and sponsorship requirements.

Meeting these points does not guarantee a visa grant. Eligibility depends on your full circumstances and the current requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs. We assess your individual case before providing advice.

Check your eligibility

See which pathway may apply to you

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Partner Visa Eligibility Assessment

Answer a few short questions for an indicative overview of your partner visa options. This tool does not replace advice from a Registered Migration Agent.

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Likely Visa Pathway

Points To Consider

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    Disclaimer: This tool is provided for general information only and gives an indicative overview. It is not immigration advice and does not guarantee any visa outcome. Partner visa eligibility depends on many factors, including the nature and length of your relationship and your individual circumstances, and can only be assessed by a Registered Migration Agent. Every application is decided on its own merits. Please refer to the Department of Home Affairs for current requirements.

    Australian Migration Co · MARN 2418576 · Adam (Gürkan) Kocoglu, Registered Migration Agent

    Frequently asked questions

    General Can I apply for a partner visa myself?
    Yes. You are entitled to lodge on your own. The partner visa is, however, one of the most evidence-intensive and consequential applications in the system, and the consequences of an error can be serious and, in some cases, difficult to reverse. Many people seek professional guidance precisely because the stakes are high.
    Risk Why are partner visa applications refused?
    Refusals commonly arise from avoidable issues: evidence that does not address each required aspect of the relationship, inconsistent or incomplete information, or a pathway that did not suit the applicant's circumstances. A genuine relationship can still be refused if it is not evidenced to the standard the Department expects.
    Risk What happens if my application is refused?
    The government charge is not refunded, and a refusal while you are in Australia can trigger the Section 48 bar, which prevents most further applications while you remain onshore. Where incorrect information is involved, Public Interest Criterion 4020 may also apply, leading to a bar on future applications. These consequences are a key reason to prepare the application correctly the first time.
    Evidence What evidence do I need to prove my relationship?
    Your relationship is assessed across four aspects: financial, household, social, and the nature of your commitment. The right evidence differs for every couple, and presenting it clearly against each aspect matters more than sheer volume. We help you identify what strengthens your case and what is missing.
    Onshore & Offshore Should I apply onshore or offshore?
    It depends on where you are, your current visa and conditions, and your circumstances. Onshore (820/801) is lodged in Australia; offshore (309/100) is lodged from outside. The right choice has real consequences for your rights while the application is assessed, so it should be confirmed before you lodge.
    General Is a partner visa permanent straight away?
    Generally, no. The partner visa is a two-stage process: a temporary stage followed by a permanent stage assessed after a required period. The relationship must still be genuine and continuing at the permanent stage, so the process does not end when the temporary visa is granted.
    General Can you guarantee my partner visa will be approved?
    No one can lawfully guarantee a visa outcome, and we never do. What we can do is assess your case honestly, prepare a strong and compliant application, and give you a clear view of your prospects before you proceed.