Schedule 3 can become relevant when a person applies for an onshore Partner (subclass 820) visa without holding a substantive visa. This is important because the subclass 820 visa is designed to be applied for in Australia, but being physically in Australia does not, by itself, mean that an applicant can satisfy all the requirements…
If you are planning to apply for an Australian Partner visa, understanding the eligibility requirements is an important first step. The requirements can vary depending on your relationship, where you are when you apply and the particular visa pathway available to you. In general, Partner visa applicants need to demonstrate a genuine relationship with an…
Yes, you can obtain Australian permanent residency through a Partner visa if you meet the eligibility requirements. In most cases, applicants first receive a temporary visa before becoming eligible for permanent residence. Australia’s Partner visa program allows eligible spouses and de facto partners of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens to…
Australia increased visa application charges for many popular visa subclasses from 1 July 2026, with most government fees rising by 25%, making careful budgeting more important than ever. Anyone planning to lodge an Australian visa application should check the latest government charges before applying. While annual fee indexation is expected, the increases that took effect…
The Department of Home Affairs is tightening Partner (subclasses 820 and 801) visa processing standards, increasing the risk of refusal for applications lodged without strong, current and properly structured evidence. The Department’s April 2026 Partner Processing Newsletter signals a significant operational shift in how Partner visa applications are assessed. While the legislative requirements for Partner…
If you hold a Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309) or a Partner (Temporary) visa (subclass 820), and it has been two years since you first lodged your visa application, you may now be eligible to move to the permanent stage of your Partner visa. This is an important milestone that can provide long-term certainty for…