Certain documents and requirements are needed for the partner visa. There are currently 2 types of partner visas available in Australia.
- Partner Visa Subclass 820/801 – for applicants who are in Australia at the time of lodgement
- Partner Visa Subclass 309/100 – for applicants who are not in Australia at the time of lodgement
The Partner Visa is for people who are:
- married
- In a de facto relationship
- An Australian citizen
- Permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
Initially, this visa is temporary and can lead to permanent residence. However, the couple must remain together for at least two years. In some instances, PR can be granted without a waiting period.
Prospective Marriage Visa Subclass 300
This is also known as the fiancé visa. This is for people who are engaged to, but not yet married to an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand resident. This visa does allow for the applicant to travel to Australia and marry their fiancé within 9 months of their arrival.
