Details Regarding Australia Spouse Visa Requirements In 2024

Australia is one of the popular destinations abroad where people travel from across the world for several reasons every year in a good number. The country provides good universities for students, good opportunities for employment seekers, and beautiful attractions for tourists. The people staying in the country sometimes may need to bring along their partners to stay. The partners are allowed in the country on a spouse visa. Through the help of this blog let’s read about all the Australia spouse visa requirements.

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Types Of Australian Spouse Visa

The spouse visa in Australia is a two-stage process. You will first get a temporary visa which will later be converted to a permanent visa. The following are the visa details:

• Temporary partner visa (subclass 309)

This visa provides a temporary residence permit for the partner to stay within the country until the permanent visa gets approved. The couple must have a genuine ongoing relationship. 

• Permanent partner visa (subclass 100)

The permanent spouse visa gets approved approximately two years from the date of application of the visa. This allows the partner to stay in Australia permanently as a normal citizen and enjoy all the rights of a citizen.

Australia Spouse Visa Requirements – Eligibility

The following are the Australia spouse visa requirements to be fulfilled to be eligible for the spouse visa application:

• The couple must be married or should be in a genuine live-in relationship. The proof of the relation must be provided in the form of shared living, financial commitments, etc.
• If the couple is not married then they should be in relation for at least 12 months before applying
• The partner must be able to support themself and show the financial documents of having sufficient source of income
• You must meet the health requirements and should be fit when the application is made
• You must get a police clearance certificate to show that there is no criminal record against you and meet the character requirements
• The visa will only be granted if in the best interest of the child 
• Our age must be at least 18 years to be eligible for the spouse visa

Australia Spouse Visa Documents Required

The following are the documents required to apply for an Australia spouse visa:

• You must have a valid passport with blank pages
• You must submit the marriage certificate if married
• You must submit the birth certificate for the children and valid passports if applicable
• A police clearance certificate is required to be submitted
• A character assessment form: Form 80 needed to be submitted
• Medical reports of the examination conducted by a panel physician
• Proof of finances in the form of bank statements, tax returns, business documents
• Proof of ongoing relationship in the form of joint bank accounts, joint owned or rental property, joint utility bills, evidence of joint holidays, etc
• The proof of citizenship of the sponsor, proof of permanent residency permit of the sponsor, and a form 40SP need to be submitted
• Assurance of Support needs to be provided by the sponsor if needed

The documents and other Australia spouse visa requirements can vary based on the circumstances and the need at the time of application. Hence, make sure to check the requirement details on the official site of the application before applying.

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Processing time for Australia Spouse Visa

The processing time for the visa application for a spouse visa varies depending upon the complexity of the case and verification requirements. The average processing time for an Australian spouse visa is 7-9 Months as of now.

• Around 25% of applications get approved within 6 months from the date of application
• Around 50% of applications get approved within 7 months from the date of application
• Around 75% of applications get approved within 9 months from the date of application
• Around 90% of applications get approved within 13 months from the date of application

FAQs

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