The Partner (Provisional) visa allows a de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia temporarily. Getting this visa is the first step towards a Partner (Migrant) visa which is a permanent visa. This visa allows you to stay in Australia until your application for a Partner (Migrant) visa is settled.

Eligibility Requirements:

The primary eligibility for a Partner (Provisional) visa is a genuine partner of an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Your partner should sponsor you. You should be outside Australia while applying for this visa. You should be 18 or above when applying for the Partner (Provisional) visa.

  • Be outside Australia when applying
  • Your partner must sponsor you
  • Be 18 or older when applying
  • Meet relationship requirements
  • Meet the health requirement
  • Meet the character requirement
  • Not had a visa canceled or refused
  • Have no debt to the Australian Government

Stay:

Until your application for a Partner (Migrant) visa is settled

Benefits:

  • You can stay, work and study in Australia
  • Attend free English language classes
  • Apply public health care scheme, Medicare
  • Can include family members while applying
  • Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want
  • Your working rights are protected by Australian workplace law