PERMANENT PARTNER VISA (Stage 2): EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!

The purpose of the permanent Partner visa is to allow the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to remain permanently in Australia. The applicant is eligible for permanent residency if the spousal or de facto relationship still exists two years after lodgement of the Partner visa application. The minimum requirements for the grant of this visa are as follows:

PERMANENT PARTNER VISA REQUIREMENTS

You and your spouse or de facto partner must:

• Have remained in a mutually exclusive relationship since lodgment of the initial Partner visa application.

• Be in a genuine and continuing relationship.

• Either live together, or live apart only on a temporary basis.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Two years after lodging a successful Partner visa application, you will be eligible for permanent residency. The main criterion for the grant of a permanent visa is that your relationship meets the requirements listed above.

At this stage of the application process, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility for permanent residency to the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA). The evidence you provide must clearly show that you have continued to be in a genuine and mutually exclusive relationship with your de facto partner or spouse since your provisional Partner visa application was lodged.

You may be either in or outside Australia when your permanent visa is granted.

PLEASE NOTE: We estimate that it may take several weeks to prepare and lodge the relevant evidence and supporting submissions, with the time taken largely dependent on how promptly you (and your sponsor, if applicable) provide us with the necessary supporting documents.

The time that it takes the DOHA to process your application is dependent upon its processing time service standards, and may also vary due to a number of other factors, including the complexity of your case, perceived risk factors and processing priorities. Please contact us for current information regarding likely processing timeframes for this type of application.

This Dojo Legal Article contains general information only. We strongly recommend that you seek specific guidance from us that is relevant to your circumstances before taking any further action. 

Do you have additional questions regarding Partner Visas? Please feel free to contact us by email at support@dojolegal.com.au.

This document does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Please consult us here for up to date information.

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