Partner category visa options
Partner category visas
You may be eligible for a partner category visa if you are:
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Spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, or
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Fiancé of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, or
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De facto partner (including same-sex relationships) with an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Which visa option is right for me?
The following visa options allow you to live in Australia as a temporary or permanent resident if you are granted a partner category visa.
Partner visa options vary depending on your circumstances, including:
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If are applying in or outside of Australia
Applying in Australia
Option 1
If you are:
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Applying for a visa in Australia, and
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A spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
See > Temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820) and Permanent Visa (subclass 801)
Applying outside Australia
Option 2
If you are:
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Applying for a visa outside Australia, and
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A spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
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Intend to marry before a decision is made on your Partner visa application
See > Partner (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 309) and Permanent Visa (Subclass 100)
Option 3
If you are:
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Applying for a visa outside Australia, and
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Intend to travel to Australia and marry an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen after you are granted a visa, or