Partner (Provisional) Visa & Partner (Migrant) Visa

You would apply for the temporary (Provisional) and the permanent (Migrant) partner visas at the same time. Securing the Partner (Provisional) Visa is the first step to obtaining a permanent Partner Visa.

Partner (Provisional) Visa – Temporary:

With this visa, you can:

• Stay in Australia until it’s decided that your permanent Partner (Migrant) visa (subclass 100) or the application is withdrawn.
• Work in Australia.
• Study in Australia (you will not receive government support).
• Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want.
• Attend up to 510 hours of free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program.
• Enrol in Australia’s public health care scheme, Medicare.

This temporary visa is valid for 15 – 24 months. You must be outside of Australia when applying for this visa.

Partner (Migrant) Visa – Permanent:

With this visa, you can:

• Stay in Australia indefinitely.
• Work in Australia.
• Study in Australia.
• Enrol in Australia’s public healthcare scheme, Medicare.
• Sponsor your relatives to come to Australia.
• Travel to and from Australia for 5 years.
• If eligible, attend free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program.
• If eligible, apply for Australian citizenship.