Onshore and offshore options
If you are in Australia, you usually apply for subclasses 820 and 801. If you are outside Australia, you apply for subclasses 309 and 100. Both involve one application with two stages: a temporary visa first and a permanent visa later.
Relationship evidence
Officers assess four areas: financial aspects, household, social aspects and commitment. Couples in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or overseas should provide joint finances, a shared address, photos, travel records, communication history and statements from friends and family.
The sponsor's role
Your Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen partner must sponsor you. The sponsor must meet character requirements and certain limits on previous sponsorships. Sponsorship is now generally approved together with the visa application.
Partner visa evidence categories
| Category | Examples of evidence |
|---|---|
| Financial | Joint bank account, shared bills |
| Household | Joint lease, shared chores |
| Social | Photos, invitations, friend statements |
| Commitment | Communication history, future plans |
- Collect evidence from the start of your relationship, not just recent months.
- Explain any time apart and show how you stayed in regular contact.
- Write detailed personal statements describing how your relationship developed.
- Check whether onshore lodgement is possible if you hold a visa with conditions.
- Let Myra Visa organise your evidence into a clear, decision ready application.
Need personalised advice? Speak with Myra Visa, led by Australian Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2519116) and New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser (IAA 202507335) Deep Mehta. Book an appointment or browse more visa guides.