Australia Sponsored Visa requirements

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This page covers sponsored partner and spouse visa requirements for moving to Australia to live with a partner who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. Australia’s partner visa is a two-stage process: applicants are first granted a temporary visa, then assessed for a permanent visa after a waiting period, usually two years. Applications can be made from outside Australia (offshore, subclass 309 leading to 100) or from within Australia on a valid status (onshore, subclass 820 leading to 801). Each guide on this page is written for applicants holding a specific passport, so you can find the exact requirements that apply to your situation.

Visa status Partner visa required for all nationalities. Leads to permanent residence after a two-year waiting period.

Visa cost AUD $11,710 for the primary applicant (covers both the temporary and permanent stages in one payment)

Stay duration Temporary visa granted first, then permanent residence after approximately two years

Visa format eVisa — granted electronically and linked to the passport

Sponsor income requirement No minimum income required to sponsor a partner

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