There is no age limit to apply for an Australia Partner Visa. However, both the partners are expected to be aged above 18 years or of legal marriageable age. The sponsoring partner has to be an Australian citizen, PR holder, or an eligible New Zealand citizen to be eligible for Subclass 820 (Australia Partner Visa for temporary use). Once the sponsor lodges an application for the Subclass 820 visa, the beneficiary can become an Australian Permanent Resident via the Subclass 801 visa, a permanent visa for spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens and PR holders.
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Australia Partner Visa Requirements
The table below provides details about the minimum requirements for an Australia Partner Visa (Subclass 820 and 801):
|
Factors |
Minimum Requirements |
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Age |
Must be above 18 years old. No maximum age limit. |
|
Points |
Not required |
|
Health |
Must meet the health standards specified by the Department of Home Affairs |
|
Relationship |
Must be in a genuine and committed relationship with the sponsor |
|
Sponsorship |
Must be sponsored by an Australian PR, citizen, or a New Zealand citizen |
|
Education level |
No specific education required |
|
Physical presence in Australia |
Must be present in Australia while applying for the Subclass 820 visa |
|
English Language Proficiency |
Minimum score of 6.0 in each IELTS band or equivalent |
|
Financial Requirements |
No specific minimum bank balance is required, but the sponsor must demonstrate that they have enough funds to support their beneficiary in Australia. |
Documents required to apply for an Australia Partner Visa
The following are the documents needed to apply for an Australia Partner Visa:
- Valid and original passport
- Personal identity proof
- Documents to prove your relationship with the sponsor
- Health-related documents
- Character certificates
- Proof of enough financial resources
- Documents describing the immigration status of the sponsor
- Completed visa application form
Candidates looking to settle in Australia on a Partner Visa must apply for Subclass 801 and Subclass 820 in a combined application form. While the Subclass 801 (Permanent Australia Partner Visa) is being processed, the Subclass 820 visa will allow the candidate to live, study, or work in Australia as a legal temporary resident.
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