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Spouse/ De Facto/ Interdependent Visa
Entitlements
Successful applicants receive a 2 year Temporary Visa. This entitles you to
work in Australia, as well as access to Medicare and some other forms of social
security benefits. In this 2 year period, holders are still required to pay
overseas student charge if studying.
At the end of the 2 year period, the relationship will be re-assessed to
determine whether Permanent Residence will be granted.
If you are granted permanent residency you then have the right to live and work
in Australia. As a
permanent resident, you are also entitled to receive public health care (Medicare).
Generally newly arrived residents are required to wait for two-years (2 years) before you are entitled to
any receive social security payments.
Prospective Spouse (Fiancé) Visa Entitlements
Successful applicants receive a 9 month Temporary Visa. During this time you
will be permitted to work. However, you will not have access to Medicare or
other social security entitlements.
Once you are married, you will need to apply for a Spouse Visa, which entitles
you to a 2 year Temporary Visa.
This enables you to work in Australia, as well as access to Medicare and some
other forms of social security benefits. In this 2 year period, holders are
still required to pay overseas student charge if studying.
At the end of the 2 year period, the relationship will be re-assessed to
determine whether Permanent Residence will be granted.
If you are granted permanent residency you then have the right to live and work in Australia. As a
permanent resident, you are also entitled to receive public health care (Medicare).
Generally newly arrived residents are required to wait for two-years (2 years) before you are entitled to
any receive social security payments.
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