Preparing an Australian partner visa application
Australian partner visas require comprehensive evidence of the relationship across four pillars: financial aspects, nature of the household, social aspects, and the nature of the commitment. This workflow runs through the standard preparation steps.
This is an 8-step workflow for preparing an Australian partner visa application. It works for both onshore (subclass 820/801) and offshore (subclass 309/100) applications. The key challenge is establishing a genuine and continuing partner relationship with sufficient evidence.
Before you start
- Client and partner identification
- Confirmation of relationship and intent to apply
- Initial assessment of any character or health issues
The workflow
Confirm eligibility
Verify the applicant and sponsor meet the eligibility requirements — relationship type, age, sponsor obligations, previous sponsorships.
Take detailed relationship history
Document how the parties met, the development of the relationship, key dates, and the current circumstances.
Identify and address any character/health issues
Check for any criminal history, prior visa cancellations, and any health conditions affecting the health requirement.
Gather financial aspects evidence
Joint bank accounts, shared bills, joint financial commitments, joint property or assets.
Gather household evidence
Joint lease or mortgage, household bills in joint names, photos of the home, evidence of shared responsibilities.
Gather social aspects evidence
Photos of the couple together, social media, joint travel, statutory declarations from friends and family confirming the relationship.
Draft the application narrative
Draft the personal statement and Form 47SP (sponsor) and Form 40SP (relationship statement). Tell the relationship story coherently.
Lodge via ImmiAccount
Lodge the complete application package via ImmiAccount. Pay the visa application charge.
What you will have at the end
A complete partner visa application package lodged with the Department of Home Affairs, supported by comprehensive relationship evidence across all four pillars. The application is ready for processing.
Common issues
- Insufficient evidence of one or more relationship pillars
- Sponsor character or sponsorship history issues
- Inadequate relationship statements
- Missing health examinations
- Photos without context or dates
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Quillio drafts partner visa relationship narratives, helps organise the supporting evidence, and identifies any gaps in the four-pillar framework. See /practice-areas/family-lawyers or start a free trial.
This workflow is a general guide for partner visa applications. Immigration law is complex — always tailor the application to the specific circumstances and consider obtaining specialist immigration advice.
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