Partner Provisional Visa (Spouse or De Facto) Requirements

This visa type is suitable for the wife, husband or de-facto (including same sex relationship) partner of an Australian sponsor. There are several requirements that applicants must meet in order to be considered for a Partner Visa.

Must be of marriageable age:
• If either partner currently resides in Australia, both must have turned 18
• If neither partner resides in Australia, both must have turned 16
• Provisions exist for persons between the ages of 16 and 18 to marry under court order

If married - marriage must be recognised under Australian Law.

• Marriage must be legal in Australia or in country of marriage

If unmarried – must be in a de facto relationship.

• Live together (or do not live apart on a permanent basis)
• Commitment to a shared life as husband and wife to exclusion of all others
• Must have lived together for a period of at least 12 months prior to lodging visa application

This visa can be applied for from within, or outside of Australia.