Australian Spousal and De-facto Partner Visas

Emigration to Australia based on a relationship to an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen is possible. This is provided the visa applicant can satisfy the requirements of the relevant visa class, as set down by the Australian Government.

Spouse/De-facto Partner Visa subclass – 100/309

This visa type is for people who wish to enter Australia with the intention of settling, and who are in a married or unmarried relationship with an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand resident.

The visa class is separated into two divisions, one being provisional and the other a permanent visa. The length of the relationship and the level of publicly recognised commitment will determine which class of visa should be applied for.

Read more here about the offshore Spouse/De-facto Partner Visa.

Spouse/De-facto Partner Visa subclass – 820/801

This visa type is for people who are already living in Australia and who are in a married or unmarried relationship with an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand resident.

The visa class is separated into two divisions, one being temporary and the other a permanent visa. The length of the relationship and the level of publicly recognised commitment will determine which class of visa should be applied for.

Read more here about the onshore Spouse/De-facto Partner Visa.
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Prospective Spouse/Fiancé Visa subclass – 300

This visa type is for individuals who wish to marry an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand resident and have the intention of then applying for an Australian spouse visa.

This visa type will often be chosen by those people in a relationship who do not meet the requirements of the Partner Visa due to insufficient evidence of cohabitation.

Read more here about the Prospective Spouse/Fiancé Visa.

New Zealand Family Member Visa subclass - 461

New Zealand citizens are permitted to live and work in Australia and therefore the partners of New Zealand citizens are also permitted.

This is a 5 year provisional visa that will not lead to permanent residence but can be renewed onshore as required.

Read more here about the New Zealand Family Member Visa.

Why 1^st Contact?

When you apply for a visa, you have two options:

You can take the DIY route and work directly through the UK Border Agency website
You can work through an agency like 1st Contact Visas.

While doing things yourself could save you money in the short term, the benefits of working with us could outweigh many risks and implications that you could face in the long run.

With us, you get:

Help with your specific application. We don't believe that any visa application is generic – you have a different background and may have very unique needs from the next applicant.
Industry expertise. We're known for being specialists in the immigration industry. With over 250 staff in our London, Melbourne and Cape Town offices, we have the knowledge and resources to make sure your migration journey runs smoothly.
Dedicated consultants, here to talk you through your visa options.
Less stress. We apply on your behalf, and take care of the admin for you.
No gimmicks. If you don't get the visa, we don’t charge for our services.