Migrating as a Spouse, Partner or Fiancé(e)

There are number of options for people wanting to come to Australia to join their spouse or partner or get married to an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

Spouse visa

Those who can apply under the Spouse category are people who are married or in a de facto relationship with their sponsor. The sponsor must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. (If applying on the basis of a de facto relationship, you should have been in the relationship for at least 12 months at the time you apply).

Prospective Marriage (Fiancé(e)) visa

Those who can apply under the prospective marriage (fiancé(e)) category must be outside Australia, be engaged to their sponsor, and plan to marry. The sponsor must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

Interdependency visa

Interdependent relationships include, but are not restricted to, same-sex couples. Those who can apply under the interdependent partner category must be at least 18 years old and in an interdependent relationship with their sponsor. The sponsor must be at least 18 years old and be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.