Partner Visa
For eligible spouses and de facto partners applying through the Subclass 820/801 or 309/100 pathway.
A family visa agent in Perth can help eligible applicants prepare Partner, Parent, Child and other family visa applications. The suitable pathway depends on the family relationship, applicant’s location, sponsor eligibility, immigration history and supporting evidence.
Book a Family Visa ConsultationFor eligible spouses and de facto partners applying through the Subclass 820/801 or 309/100 pathway.
For eligible prospective spouses applying for Subclass 300 before marrying and progressing to a Partner visa pathway.
For eligible parents considering Subclass 103, 143, 173, 804, 864 or 884 pathways.
For eligible parents seeking a temporary stay of three or five years through Subclass 870.
For eligible dependent children applying through Subclass 101, 802 or 445.
For eligible children adopted outside Australia under recognised arrangements through Subclass 102.
For eligible relatives applying through Subclass 116 or 836 to provide substantial and continuing care.
For eligible applicants who meet the strict requirements of Subclass 115 or 835.
For eligible older relatives who are financially dependent on an Australian relative and may qualify under Subclass 114 or 838.
For eligible children applying through Subclass 117 or 837 where their parents are deceased, cannot provide care or cannot be found.
For applicants who need a refusal reviewed, evidence problems identified or available review and reapplication options assessed.
Applicants in Perth may be eligible for a Partner visa if they are the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
The main options are:
A Spouse visa is not a separate Australian visa category. It commonly refers to a Partner visa application made by a legally married person. Partner visas may also cover eligible de facto and same-sex relationships.
Marriage alone does not establish Partner visa eligibility. The applicant and sponsor must provide evidence showing that their relationship is genuine and continuing.
Evidence may include:
The relationship timeline should be consistent with addresses, travel records, financial documents, photographs and personal statements.
Couples living in Western Australia may use:
A marriage certificate proves the legal marriage but should be supported by broader evidence showing how the relationship operates.
Some genuine couples have few documents in both names. This may happen where one partner holds the lease, the couple lives with relatives, one person manages most expenses or work and visa circumstances have caused separation.
Alternative evidence may include:
The application should explain why standard joint documents are limited rather than leaving unexplained gaps.
The sponsor is assessed separately from the visa applicant.
The assessment may consider:
Complete information should be provided about previous sponsorships, relationships and relevant offences. Missing or inconsistent details can delay the application or create eligibility concerns.
A Parent visa may allow an eligible parent to join a settled child in Australia.
| Visa | Main Purpose |
|---|---|
| Subclass 103 | Permanent Parent visa |
| Subclass 143 | Permanent Contributory Parent visa |
| Subclass 173 | Temporary Contributory Parent visa |
| Subclass 804 | Permanent Aged Parent visa |
| Subclass 864 | Permanent Contributory Aged Parent visa |
| Subclass 884 | Temporary Contributory Aged Parent visa |
| Subclass 870 | Temporary Sponsored Parent visa |
The suitable pathway depends on the parent’s age, location, family composition, sponsor eligibility, available budget and expected processing arrangements.
Most applicants for a permanent Parent visa must meet the Balance of Family test.
A parent generally passes where:
Children living in Australia on temporary visas are generally not treated as eligible children. The test should be calculated carefully before preparing a Parent visa application.
A Contributory Parent Visa Australia pathway generally involves higher government charges than a standard Parent visa but may have different queue and processing arrangements.
Families should consider:
Subclass 173 provides a temporary stay of up to two years and may allow an eligible parent to progress to the permanent Subclass 143 pathway.
The Subclass 870 visa allows an eligible parent to stay temporarily in Australia for three or five years.
The application has two stages:
The parent cannot lodge the visa application until the sponsorship has been approved. Subclass 870 is temporary and is not a direct permanent residence pathway.
A Child visa pathway may allow an eligible child to live with a parent in Australia.
The main options include:
Applications may require evidence of the child’s age, dependency, parental relationship, custody arrangements and consent from another parent.
We review the family relationship, applicant’s location, sponsor eligibility and immigration history to identify a suitable visa pathway.
We prepare a document plan covering identity, family relationships, sponsorship, finances, dependency, custody or relationship evidence.
The required sponsor and visa forms are prepared with clear and consistent supporting documents.
The application is lodged through the required online or paper process. Partner and Sponsored Parent visa applications can be lodged through ImmiAccount, while other family categories may use different methods.
We assist with document updates, Home Affairs requests and material changes during processing.
Aneel Khowaja can assess the applicant, sponsor and family relationship together before a Partner, Parent, Child or other eligible family visa pathway is selected.
Being in Perth does not automatically make an onshore Partner application valid. The applicant’s current visa, visa conditions, immigration history and eligibility should be reviewed before applying.
A further application or merits review may be available in some cases. The refusal reasons, applicant’s location, visa history and any review deadline should be examined first.
A separation, marriage, birth of a child or other significant change should be reported. The effect on the application depends on the visa pathway and individual circumstances.
Potentially. Previous Partner visa sponsorships and sponsored relationships may be considered when assessing a new sponsorship.
Whether you need help from a partner visa agent, spouse visa specialist or parent visa migration agent in Perth, Think Higher Consultants can assess the applicant, sponsor and supporting evidence before lodgement.
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