Spouse/De-facto Partner Permanent Visa (Subclass 100) This visa is for partners of Australian Citizens or permanent residents who wish to enter Australia to settle there with their partner. For this visa type, the applicant and the applicant's sponsor (The Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident) must demonstrate that they: - have a mutual commitment to a shared life
- are in a relationship akin to marriage
- are in a mutually exclusive relationship
- currently live together and have lived together for at least 5 years or, if not, any separation must have been only temporary and for compelling reasons; and
- have a genuine and continuing relationship.
The 5 year co-habitation requirement can be reduced to 2 years in the event the relationship has borne one or more children. The sponsor must also demonstrate that he/she has been in employment and is able to support their Spouse in Australia, in the event their spouse is unable to work. The Spouse Permanent Visa (Subclass 100) is a Permanent Residence visa, and eventually leads to citizenship for the applicant. Take the online assessment now to see if you qualify for this visa Spouse/De-facto Partner Temporary Visa (Subclass 309) This visa is for partners of Australian Citizens or permanent residents who wish to enter Australia to settle there with their partner. For this visa type, the applicant and the applicant's sponsor (The Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident) must demonstrate that they: - have a mutual commitment to a shared life;
- are in a relationship akin to marriage;
- are in a mutually exclusive relationship;
- currently live together and have lived together for at least 12 months or, if not, any separation must have been only temporary and for compelling reasons; and
- have a genuine and continuing relationship.
The 12 month co-habitation requirement can be reduced or waived if a compelling reason to do so exists. The sponsor must also demonstrate that he/she has been in employment and is able to support their spouse in Australia, in the event their spouse is unable to work. The Spouse Temporary Visa (Subclass 309) is a temporary visa which will expire after 2 years. The applicant will then be required to demonstrate that the relationship has continued in order to apply for Permanent Residence. Take the FREE online visa assessment now to see if you qualify for this visa |