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Partner Provisional Visa (Spouse or De Facto) Requirements

  • Partner Provisional Visa (Spouse or De Facto)

    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.

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