Choose the Right Partner Visa Pathway
Onshore Partner (Subclass 820 / 801)
Combined two-stage application lodged while onshore. Grants Bridging Visa A with unrestricted work rights and Medicare access until permanent subclass 801 is granted.
Explore Subclass 820/801 →Offshore Partner (Subclass 309 / 100)
For applicants residing overseas married to or in a genuine de facto relationship with an eligible Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Explore Subclass 309/100 →Prospective Marriage (Subclass 300)
For couples engaged to be married who wish to enter Australia to celebrate their wedding within a 9 to 15 month period before transitioning to the onshore partner visa.
Explore Subclass 300 →Parent Visas (804 & Contributory 143)
Reunite aged parents with their children settled in Australia. Balance of Family test criteria, onshore bridging visas, and permanent residency options.
Explore Parent Visas →The 4 Pillars of Relationship Evidence
Under Regulation 1.15A of the Migration Regulations 1994, case officers assess whether a relationship is genuine and continuing based on four core evidentiary pillars:
1. Financial Aspects
Joint bank accounts showing day-to-day transactions, shared liabilities (leases, mortgages), joint asset ownership, and mutual financial commitments.
2. Nature of the Household
Shared residential address, joint utility bills, correspondence addressed to both, and division of household chores and family responsibilities.
3. Social Aspects
Statutory declarations (Form 888) from Australian friends and family, joint travel tickets, photographic evidence across key life events, and joint social activities.
4. Mutual Commitment
Written personal statements documenting relationship history, knowledge of each other’s personal backgrounds, superannuation beneficiary nominations, and long-term plans.