The Australian partner (spouse) visa process is quite complex & it requires a lot of time and effort. Before applying for a spouse visa you need to collect all the evidence for required documents and must meet certain eligibility criteria.
Australia's Temporary Partner Visas & Permanent Partner Visas
Spouse visa is also called a Partner Visa. The primary candidate i.e the Australian partner should be either a citizen or PR of an Australian country or a citizen of New Zealand any of these.
An Australia partner visa permits your partner i.e, husband or wife or your de facto partner like, fiance to immigrate to Australia.
Eligibility Requirements for a Australian Spouse Visa
- The important eligibility requirement for an Australian Spouse Visa is that the relationship must be long-term.
- You & your partner must live together on a permanent basis.
- You must be in a spouse relationship for at least 12 months
- Both have to pass health as well as character criteria.
Steps to Apply for a Spouse Visa from India
Step 1: Keep your prepared documents ready
You should be prepared to avail documents, which helps to enhance your immigration process.
Step 2: Submit your spouse visa application
You have to submit an online application for a spouse visa. Once you have submitted the application for a spouse visa, you need to pay the fees & keep the receipt.
Step 3: Get DHA decision
After placing the application for Spouse visa, it takes various months for the DHA to decide on your application.
Step 4: Wait for the approval and get the approval
After getting approval from the DHA, then you can obtain your visa & start moving.
Note: Usually a partner visa takes a year or more to be processed. Hence it is good to start with your application process at the earliest as you can.
Get in touch with experts of PhoenixGRS who will guide you throughout the process and provide you details of how to get started with your partner visa application.
Types of Australia Spouse Visas
Provisional Partner visa (Subclass 309)
- Can be converted to PR via the Subclass 100
- Visa may be issued after a year of application
Who is it for?
- You must be married or must be in relationship with your partner for longer period of time
- Applicant must be from outside Australia
- Your sponsor need to be either an Australian citizen, PR or must be citizen of New Zealand
Permanent Partner visa (Subclass 100)
After 2 years of getting temporary visa one can apply for this Subclass 309 visa
Who is it for?
- Subclass 309 temporary visa must be in your hand
- You must have been in a relationship with your Australian Sponsor.
- You must have lived in Australia with your partner for more than 2 years.
Temporary Partner visa (Subclass 820)
One can be converted to PR via the Subclass 801 visa
Who is it for?
- You must be married or must be in relationship with your partner for longer period of time
- While applying for this visa you must be in Australia
Your sponsor need to be either an Australian citizen, PR or must be citizen of New Zealand
Permanent Partner visa (Subclass 801)
After 2 years of getting Subclass 820 visa one can apply for this permanent partner visa
Who is it for?
- You must hold the Subclass 820 visa.
- You must have been in a relationship with your Australian Sponsor.
- You must have lived in Australia with your partner for more than 2 years.
Prospective Marriage visa or Fiancé visa (Subclass 300)
- Visa permits you to stay in Australia for 9 months
- In Australia you can marry your partner
Who is it for?
- If you are engaged to an Australian citizen, Australian PR, or citizen of New Zealand.
- If in a relationship, you must have lived together for at least for a year
- Within 9 months of arrival in Australia you plan to marry your partner
How Can Phoenix GRS Help?
Phoenix Global Resettlement Services specializes in PR Visas, Invest visa, Visit visa, Study visa to Canada, UK, USA, Germany etc., Get in touch with Phoenix GRS for any queries related to your visa.
