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Australia is a recipient of a high number of visa applications for not just quality education<\/strong> but for building a career abroad 410<\/span> as well. Sometimes, students travel to Australia to pursue overseas education, later to build a career or to settle in the country along with their partner or spouse. However, to be accompanied by your spouse, it is mandatory to apply for an Australian spouse visa as a permit for authorised migration.  If you are married or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you may be eligible for a spouse visa. This blog article is compiled with information to guide you through the different Australian spouse visa types and the eligibility you need to know before applying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Australia Spouse Visa Types<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are four types of partner or spouse visas in Australia<\/strong> that you can apply for while moving to the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check the visa types mentioned below in detail to know which Australian spouse visa is suitable for you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Types<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Partner Visa (Subclass 820\/801)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Partner Visa (Subclass 820\/801) is for married or de facto partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents. This visa allows you to live and pursue a career in Australia<\/strong> while your application for permanent residency is being processed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The temporary visa is valid for two years, after which you can apply for permanent residency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: Know all About Australia Visa Before Applying<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This spouse visa type called\u00a0 Prospective Marriage is for couples who are engaged and are to be married and want to live together in Australia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This visa allows you to enter Australia and stay for up to nine months while you plan your wedding and apply for a Spouse Visa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spouse Visa (Subclass 309\/100)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Just like the Australian Partner Visa, the Spouse Visa (Subclass 309\/100) is also for married or de facto partners of Australian citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the approval of this spouse visa, you can reside in Australia till the approval of your application for permanent residency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interdependency Visa (Subclass 310\/110)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Interdependency Visa (Subclass 310\/110) is for couples who are in a same-sex de facto relationship or have a close personal relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This visa allows you to live and work in Australia while your application for permanent residency is being processed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Difference Between the Temporary and Permanent Visas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if you apply for Permanent (Subclass 801\/100) Partner visas and\u00a0 Temporary (Subclass 820\/309) simultaneously you will not receive them at the same time You will have to wait for 2 years after a temporary visa has been granted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Department of Home Affairs will notify you that the permanent visa application is in process after this time. You will have to pay a permanent visa application fee and submit any additional documents requested to receive your permanent visa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: the 2-year waiting period is not applicable if you have been in a relationship longer than 3 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: Dependent Visa Australia: Types & How to Apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Australia Spouse Visa Eligibility <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you have understood the difference between Australian spouse visa types, make sure to check the eligibility criteria tabulated below before moving forward with the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type of Spouse Visa<\/strong><\/td>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Partner Visa (Subclass 820\/801)<\/td>You must be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with your partner and meet certain health and character requirements. You must also provide evidence that you have lived together for at least 12 months before applying.<\/td><\/tr>
Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)<\/td>You must be engaged to an Australian citizen or permanent resident, meet certain medical and character requirements, and provide evidence that you intend to marry within the visa validity period.<\/td><\/tr>
Spouse Visa (Subclass 309\/100)<\/td>To be eligible for this visa, you must be in an ongoing relationship with your partner and meet other qualifications and medical guidelines. <\/td><\/tr>
Interdependency Visa (Subclass 310\/110)<\/td>You must provide evidence that you have been in a genuine relationship with your partner for at least 12 months before applying.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Documents Checklist for Application<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You must submit the list of your spouse’s documentation, which is provided below, to apply for an Australia Spouse Visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n