Prospective – Marriage

For people from overseas to enter Australia, before marrying their fiancé. Their fiancé must be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident.

Main criteria for the applicant:

• age 18 years or over (in case of having an Australian court order allowing to marry
• at least 16)
• met sponsor in person
• genuine intention to marry sponsor
• no impediments to marry intended spouse
• no substantial criminal record
• good health

Main criteria for the sponsor: 

• permanent resident, Australian citizen.
• age 18 years or over (in case of having an Australian court order allowing to marry – at least 16)
• no impediments to marry intended spouse
• sponsor is eligible to provide sponsorship (sposnorship limitations apply)
• sponsor or other nominated person provides Assurance of Support including security bond, if requested

Prospective Marriage visa is a temporary visa that is valid for 9 months. Visa holder must enter Australia as a fiancé and marry sponsor within the period the visa is valid.
Same-sex couples are not eligible for this visa.

Partner – Permanent

For de facto (including same sex relationship) and married partners of permanent residents or Australian citizens.

Two stage process:

• Provisional visa grant
• Permanent visa grant after 2 years being in genuine relationship with sponsor (in some circumstances 2 year waiting period can be waived) 

Main criteria for the  applicant:

• age 18 years or over (in case of having an Australian court order allowing to marry – at least 16)
• in 12 months genuine de facto relationship with sponsor, OR
• in genuine marriage relationship with sponsor
• no substantial criminal record
• good health

Main criteria for the sponsor: 

• permanent resident orAustralian citizen 18 years or over (in case of having an Australian court order allowing to marry – at least 16)
• sponsor is eligible to provide sponsorship
• sponsor or other nominated person provides Assurance of Support including security bond, if requested