Applying for a Partner visa in Australia can be a complex process, and one of the most important steps is ensuring you have the correct documentation. Whether you’re applying for an onshore (Subclass 820/801) or offshore (Subclass 309/100) Partner visa, providing the right evidence is essential to proving your relationship is genuine and ongoing.
Here’s a general guide to the documents typically required when applying for an Australian Partner visa:
1. Identity Documents
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Passports (applicant and sponsor)
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Birth certificates
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National ID cards (if applicable)
2. Relationship Evidence
You must demonstrate the nature of your relationship through various types of evidence:
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Financial aspects: Joint bank accounts, shared bills, lease or mortgage documents
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Social aspects: Photos together, joint travel, invitations addressed to both, statements from friends and family
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Household arrangements: Evidence of living together, shared responsibilities
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Commitment: Personal statements, communications over time, plans for the future
3. Legal and Personal Documents
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Marriage certificate (if married)
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Divorce certificates or death certificate of former spouse (if applicable)
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Police checks from any country you’ve lived in for 12+ months in the past 10 years
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Statutory Declarations from friends or family affirming your relationship
4. Health and Character Documents
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Health examinations (organised through a clinic after application submission)
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National Police Certificates (for applicant and sponsor)
5. Sponsor Documents
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Australian passport or citizenship certificate
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Employment details or financial support documents
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Previous sponsorship history (if applicable)
Need Help With Your Partner Visa?
Navigating the partner visa process can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to gathering sufficient and appropriate evidence. At AVIE, our registered migration agents can help ensure your application meets all requirements and give you the best chance at success.
Contact us today for a consultation and let’s make your move forward, together.