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A lot of people go working or studying in Australia and end up staying there further or getting citizenship. There might be a need for such permanent residents to call their partners to Australia as they have settled there. The process of bringing a partner is long but If you are a permanent resident of Australia or have Australian citizenship you can bring along your partner on a Spouse Visa Australia. Know complete details of the process and application for a spouse visa Australia.
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Types Of Spouse Visa Australia
There are two types of spouse visas for Australia
- Temporary visa (subclass 820)
- Permanent visa (subclass 801)
Temporary visa or visa subclass 820 is a short-term stay visa. This visa allows your partner to stay in Australia or other dependent children below 18 years of age till the permanent visa of subclass 801 is finalized.
A permanent spouse visa or subclass 801 allows your partner to stay in the country permanently. This is only for people who already hold a temporary visa.
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Eligibility Criteria for Spouse Visa Australia
The following are the eligibility requirements for a temporary spouse visa:
- You must be in a genuine relationship with your spouse or partner who is a citizen of Australia
- Your partner must be your sponsor
- You have to be in Australia for the application of visa with a sponsor and any additional family member if applicable
- Both the partner and sponsor must be 18 or above
- Both must pass the police check
- Must meet the health requirements
The following are the eligibility requirements for a permanent spouse visa:
- You must hold a temporary partner/spouse visa or a dependent child visa if applicable
- You must be in a genuine relationship with your partner
General Documents Required for a Spouse Visa Australia
The following are the general documents required for a spouse visa in Australia:
- Identification documents- Birth certificates, passports, a national identity card, marriage/divorce certificates, and documents proving your change of name (if applicable).
- Proof of relationship with your partner- Explain your relationship history in writing, and provide a marriage certificate/proof of being in a de facto relationship.
- Proof of any former relationships- divorce certificate, death certificate, etc.
- Supporting evidence of relationship- Joint loan documents, joint bank statements, household bills in both names, etc
- Documents for dependent children under the age of 18- Identity documents, proof of relationship with the child, proof of parental responsibility, etc.
- Documents for dependent children above the age of 18- Proof of relationship with the dependent such as a birth certificate or adoption papers, proof of financial dependence, health examinations, character documents, etc.
Process Of Applying For Spouse Visa Australia
The process of applying for a visa is divided into two steps:
- First, apply for a temporary and permanent combined visa application via your Immi account and get a temporary visa.
- Secondly, after two years prove that your relationship still meets the requirements for a permanent visa.
The application process steps are:
- Make sure the sponsor is an Australian citizen and you are the eligible spouse with a genuine relationship
- Gather all the documents
- Apply online through the Immi account
- On the Immiaccount login select the new application form, then choose family, then choose stage 1 partner or prospective marriage visa, complete the application information filling, and submit all the documents.
- Pay the visa fees
- Apply and record the TRN
- Give TRN to sponsor to apply for sponsorship through Immiaccount
- Wait for the processing of the application
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Cost of Spouse Visa Australia
The cost of temporary visa applicants the cost of visa application is AUD 8,850, and for people holding Prospective marriage visas the cost is AUD 1,475.
After the temporary visa, there is no need to pay a separate fee for a permanent visa as the fee is already combined.
| Temporary visa fee | AUD 8,850 |
| Temporary visa fee for people having Perspective marriage visa | AUD 1,475 |
Processing Time For Spouse Visa Australia
- The processing time for the temporary spouse visa to Australia takes around 7 to 9 months.
- The processing of a permanent spouse visa starts only after the eligibility date which is 2 years after the application date of the temporary visa.
The application time may take longer if:
- You did not submit the correct documents
- You have not filled in the correct information
- The verification of documents is taking longer
Permits On Spouse Visa Australia
With a temporary spouse visa, you can do the following things:
- You are allowed to live in the country
- You are allowed to work in the country with a work permit
- You can study in the country
- You can travel in and out of the country
- You can apply for public healthcare access
With a permanent spouse visa, you can do the following things:
- You are allowed to live in the country
- You can sponsor other family members to come to Australia
- You can apply for citizenship if applicable
- You are allowed to work in the country with a work permit
- You can study in the country
- You can travel in and out of the country
- You can apply for public healthcare access
Also Read: How to apply for a visa for Australia
FAQs
Yes, you can travel in and out of Australia as many times as you want on a temporary spouse visa Australia.
Yes, you can apply for family members while applying for a temporary visa but no changes can be made if a visa is converted to a permanent visa.
Yes, you can get Australian citizenship if your spouse’s visa is permanent.
The spouse visa Australia success rate was at 10%. However, recently the success rate has further declined. The most common reason for the visa refusal is not having proof that the couple share financial responsibility. Another reason is that the couple does not meet the requirements set by the Australian government for the visa.
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