Partner Visas

A Partner visa is for applicants who are married or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. This visa can be applied for from either inside or outside Australia.

A Prospective Marriage visa is for applicants who are engaged to an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. This visa must be applied for from outside Australia.  Following the grant of the Prospective Marriage visa, the visa holder can then progress to a Partner visa.

Due to the high visa application fee on partner visas, many couples choose to prepare and lodge their Partner visa themselves.  While this can save on costs of professional representation, many couples struggle through the process of their application, and unfortunately this can often lead to a visa refusal.

Partner visa applications can be complex and require a significant amount of evidence.  Knowing how to prepare for your partner visa application is essential and will substantially increase the chances of a successful visa grant.

To help those who want to self-represent for their partner visa process, we have developed a support package that provides the tools to confidently lodge a Partner visa.

For more information about this package, book an online Partner Visa consultation today!

What can you expect from the Partner Visa Support Package?

If you’re looking to self-lodge your Partner or Prospective Marriage visa, Regional Migration Australia is here to provide you with all the tools you need to confidently prepare and lodge your application:

This Partner Visa Support Package includes;

• First initial online consultation to discuss your matter in detail and provide advice on your migration strategy.
• Letter of Advice outlining what you will need to evidence your relationship and the steps you will need to take to prepare and lodge your application.
• Document checklist.
• Detailed guidelines for document preparation.
• Second online consultation during document gathering stage (to provide additional support around any issues you may be experiencing).
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
• Tips for a successful application.
• Additional resources.
• FAQs

Mistakes that can affect your Partner visa outcome

Applying for a Partner Visa independently can lead to costly and sometimes irreversible mistakes. Collaborating with a Registered Migration Agent not only ensures that you meet all requirements but also involves a thorough gap analysis to ensure no critical information is overlooked.

Below, we outline some common pitfalls to avoid when determining eligibility and preparing your application.

Failure to consider what you have previously disclosed to the Department can also have a detrimental impact on your application if there are discrepancies with information submitted.

One of the most frequent reasons for visa rejection is the failure to provide adequate evidence that proves the relationship is genuine and ongoing. The Department requires convincing documentation to evidence your relationship.

Failure to adequately address each of the ‘four pillars’ of your relationship can result in a visa refusal.

Meeting health and character requirements is essential for a Partner Visa.  Delays or omissions in this area can negatively impact your application.

Submitting poor-quality copies of important documents can impede the case officer’s ability to verify your information.

Not acting on official Requests for Information can result in a decision being made, without further time to provide additional information.

Our Support Options

Full professional representation will always provide the best chance of a successful visa grant, so wherever possible we recommend this option. We understand for some people, cost can be a barrier, so our Partner Visa Support Package will provide key information to maximise your chances of success with self-representation.

Your investment in your Partner visa application is the key to your new life together in Australia!

Related resources

The latest news on Partner visas.

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  How to register your de facto relationship in Australia and what are the benefits?

  

  How to register your de facto relationship in Australia and what are the benefits?

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  The Governments New $1 Billion Strategy against Domestic Violence which includes migrants and temporary visas holders.

  

  The Governments New $1 Billion Strategy against Domestic Violence which includes migrants and temporary visas holders.

  In a significant stride towards combating gender-based violence, the government has announced a ground breaking $1 billion strategy with some…

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  Regional Migration Australia launches a Partner Visa Support Package

  

  Regional Migration Australia launches a Partner Visa Support Package

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  Understanding the Partner Visa and the Four Pillars of a Relationship

  

  Understanding the Partner Visa and the Four Pillars of a Relationship

  Applying for a Partner Visa can seem overwhelming, but it’s a crucial step for couples wanting to build their life…

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