Partner Visas
Partner Visas
The General Skilled Migration program aims to fill skill gaps in the Australian economy by focusing on individuals with skills in the occupation list.
Visa Types
- Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) visa
- Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) visa
- Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) visa
In-demand Occupations
- Subclass 189: An occupation on the Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List of LIN 19/051: Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2019
- Subclass 190: An occupation in the Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List or Short‑term Skilled Occupation List of LIN 19/051: Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2019 (as long as it is a position nominated by a State / Territory for this category)
- Subclass 491: Any occupation in LIN 19/051: Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2019 (as long as it is a position nominated by a State / Territory for this category)
Partner Visas
The General Skilled Migration program aims to fill skill gaps in the Australian economy by focusing on individuals with skills in the occupation list.
The program covers a variety of visas, including a direct permanent residency with Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) and Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) visas, as well as a staggering provisional track with Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (Subclass 491) visa. Those who are willing to relocate to specific regional areas will receive additional points.
Visa Types
- Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) visa
- Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) visa
- Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) visa
In-demand Occupations
- Subclass 189: An occupation on the Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List of LIN 19/051: Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2019
- Subclass 190: An occupation in the Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List or Short‑term Skilled Occupation List of LIN 19/051: Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2019 (as long as it is a position nominated by a State / Territory for this category)
- Subclass 491: Any occupation in LIN 19/051: Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2019 (as long as it is a position nominated by a State / Territory for this category)
Partner Visas
Partner visas include both temporary and permanent options for married or de facto couples. Applicants can access Medicare and work rights while awaiting permanent residency.
Target Market:
- Married partners of Australian citizens, PRs, or eligible NZ citizens
- De facto partners of Australian citizens, PRs, or eligible NZ citizens
- Fiancés of Australian citizens, PRs, or eligible NZ citizens
Sponsor Requirements:
- Sponsor must not have sponsored more than one partner before
- Sponsor must not have been sponsored in the last 5 years (unless compelling circumstances apply)
- Sponsor must provide police clearances for all countries lived in ≥12 months in the past 10 years
Visa Types:
- Prospective Marriage (Subclass 300, offshore)
- Partner (Subclass 820/801, onshore)
- Partner (Subclass 309/100, offshore)
Visa Requirements:
- Married or 12-month de facto relationship (or registered relationship)
- Both partners aged 18+ and not closely related
- Mutually exclusive and genuine relationship
- Living together or only temporarily apart
Documents Required from the Sponsor
- Identity: sponsor’s passport, name change proof, previous relationship evidence (if any).
- Character: police certificates for all countries lived in ≥12 months since age 16.
- Sponsor Statement: written statement describing how the couple met and the nature of the relationship.
Partner Visa Application Process
- Gather all relationship and identity documents.
- Lodge online through ImmiAccount.
- Pay fees and include all dependants.
- Temporary visa usually granted first, followed by permanent visa after 2 years (if still together).
- Inform the Department of any change in relationship status.
Documents Required for Partner Visa
- ApplicationsIdentity: passport bio page, name change proof, personal relationship statement.
- Shared Finances: joint bank accounts, mortgage/lease documents, shared bills or insurance, transfers between accounts.
- Social Aspects: Form 888s, joint invitations, photos, travel records, social media evidence.
- Commitment: marriage certificate or relationship registration, communication while apart, joint will or legal arrangements.
- Family Members: children’s passports, birth certificates, custody or dependency evidence.
Common Questions about GSM
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On average 6–12 months for the temporary stage and 24 months for PR, depending on complexity.
Yes, if you meet onshore eligibility and relationship evidence requirements.
The visa may be refused unless specific exemptions (e.g. domestic violence, death of sponsor) apply.
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