UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS
Advice for your circumstances.
Partner visa pathways may be available to eligible spouses or de facto partners of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. A separate pathway may suit eligible couples planning to marry.
We look at your relationship, where you are applying from, your current visa and your immigration history. We then help you understand the relevant pathway and organise evidence that explains your life together.
THE PATHWAYS
A closer look at your options.
Partner · 820 / 801
Temporary and permanent partner visa stages for eligible applicants applying in Australia. The requirements and timing of each stage need to be considered.
Partner · 309 / 100
Provisional and permanent partner visa stages for eligible applicants applying outside Australia. Your location and circumstances affect the application pathway.
Prospective Marriage · 300
For eligible applicants planning to marry their prospective spouse, with a later Partner visa application assessed separately.
HOW WE HELP
A thoughtful plan. Clear next steps.
- Review the pathway and issues relevant to your circumstances.
- Help organise relationship evidence and identify gaps.
- Explain application stages and the documents you may need.
- Provide preparation and representation within an agreed written scope of services.
BEFORE WE TALK
Prepare for your consultation.
You do not need every document ready to make an enquiry. For a detailed consultation, the following can help us understand your position.
- Identity documents, current visa details and immigration history.
- A relationship timeline, including how you met and important milestones.
- Evidence of finances, your household, social recognition and commitment.
- Marriage or de facto evidence, previous relationship details and any relevant correspondence.
COMMON QUESTIONS
A little more clarity.
Which partner pathway is right for us?
Your location, relationship circumstances, immigration history and current visa conditions all matter. We review these before recommending a pathway.
Do we need to be married?
Eligible de facto partners may also apply. The applicable relationship and duration requirements, and any exceptions, need to be checked against your circumstances.
Is a marriage certificate enough?
A marriage certificate alone does not establish every requirement. Home Affairs also considers evidence of the genuine relationship and your life together.
OFFICIAL INFORMATION
Go to the source.
Source information checked 11 October 2026. Requirements can change; use the official links for current details.
Home Affairs · Partner visa 820Home Affairs · Partner visa 309Home Affairs · Prospective Marriage visa 300