Partners of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens may apply to enter and/or remain permanently in Australia. Partners include:

• married partners
• people intending to get married/ engaged  
• de facto partners
• interdependent partners (including those in a same sex relationship).

There is a range of documentation that Applicants should provide to DIAC when making these applications in order to ensure the best prospects of success. Particular emphasis is placed on applicants being able to prove the genuineness of their relationship.

Spouse Temporary Visa (Subclass 309/820) and Permanent Visa (Subclass 100/801)
For people from overseas to enter and stay in Australia with their partner, who must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. If the spousal relationship is ongoing at least two years after you apply, a permanent visa may be granted. This visa can also be applied for inside Australia if the Applicant meets the requirements for lodging in Australia.

Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) (outside Australia only)
For people from overseas to enter Australia, marry their fiance(e), who must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. Once married, holders of this visa can then apply for a Subclass 820 Visa. A couple must marry within 9 months of entering Australia either inside or outside Australia.

Interdependency Temporary Visa (Subclass 310/826) and Permanent Visa (Subclass 110/814)
For people from overseas to enter and stay in Australia with their partner, who must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. If at least two years after you apply, the interdependent relationship is ongoing, a permanent visa may be granted. This visa is for people in a same sex relationship. This visa can also be applied for inside Australia if the Applicant meets the requirements for lodging in Australia.