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Partner Visa Co are the experts in Australian Partner Visas. Our guides and information are industry-best and designed to save you dozens of hours running around to find information.

But more importantly, to make you feel supported every step of the way, knowing that you are doing the right thing and not missing any critical steps or documents.

Tourist visa while waiting for Partner visa

Tourist Visa to Partner Visa Visitor (Tourist) Visas intersect with Partner Visas in two ways: If you are visiting Australia and wish to apply for a Partner Visa (Subclass 820) while you are in...

Australian Permanent Partner Visa: When can you go straight to a permanent partner visa?

Obtaining an Australian permanent Partner visa is generally a two-stage process. If you are eligible for a Partner visa, you apply for both the temporary and the permanent Partner visa at the same...

Bridging Visas for Partner Visas in Australia: Onshore vs. Offshore Applications

If you apply for a partner visa onshore, you will be granted a bridging visa as long as you are not unlawful. There are pros and cons when you are choosing to apply for your partner visa onshore or...

Can I Get Medicare on Partner Visa 820 in Australia?

This is a common question, with implications that can be further-reaching that at first glance. If I’m on a 820 Partner visa, can I get Medicare? Medicare is Australia’s Public Health scheme; if...

Partner visa relationship breakdown – What are your options?

If your relationship has broken down and you are on a partner visa, what this means for you will depend on where you are in your partner visa journey and occasionally, the reason for the breakdown in...

Tourist Visa to Partner Visa Australia: Everything You Need to Know in 2024

Visitor (Tourist) Visas intersect with Partner Visas in two ways: If you are visiting Australia and wish to apply for a Partner Visa (Subclass 820) while you are in Australia, or If you have applied...

Australian Immigration Police Check: Requirements and Process

Sometimes it can be a bit confusing as to whether whether a partner visa sponsor needs to provide a police check, because the Department’s guidance is often confusing and contradictory. Australian...

Will I be able to get a partner visa if I have a criminal record?

Australian visa criminal record check You want to come to Australia to live with your partner, but you’ve got a bit of a past. It probably comes as no surprise that a criminal record –...

How to get married in Australia

Getting married in Australia is a relatively simple process, but there are a few steps you need to follow to ensure that your marriage is legally recognised. As of 9 December 2017, gender or sex no...
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