Medicare for Migrants and Temporary Migrants
Partner and Family Visas
Information for prospective marriage, partner, spousal and other family visas
Partner Visas (subclass 820 and 801)
A few useful pointers for anyone thinking about preparing a partner or spousal visa application. Partner visas (or spousal visas) form an important part of Australia’s permanent migration programme. How many are granted ? The Department of Home Affairs is likely to grant over 47,825 partner visas this year. It’s important to understand that the term “partner visa” includes the Prospective Marriage visa as well as the provisional and permanent partner visas. Demand for partner visas is very high and…
Where to Lodge Your Partner Visa?
Lodging an application for a partner visa or spousal visa is a step that many couples take on the pathway to building a long-term future together in Australia. Partner visa applications can be lodged overseas (309/100 visa, 300 visa) or in Australia (820/801 visa). In recent years, a high percentage of applicants have decided to lodge their partner visa application whilst they are physically in Australia, but is this the best path to take? How Long Will My Partner Visa…