Bring Your Family to Australia. Get the Evidence Right.
Australian immigration law allows permanent residents, citizens, and eligible temporary visa holders to bring their spouse, de facto partner, and dependent children to Australia. The process is document-intensive and relationship-evidence dependent. Getting it right matters as much as any other visa application.
The Application Looks Simple. The Evidence Requirements Are Not.
Partner visa refusals are overwhelmingly caused by insufficient relationship evidence, not missing forms. The Department assesses four aspects of your relationship: financial, household, social, and commitment. Weak evidence in any area causes delays or refusal.
De facto couples face the additional 12-month cohabitation requirement. Dependent children must be included in the initial application or require a separate visa later. These details matter.
We Build the Evidence Package That Gets Approved.
We advise on relationship evidence gathering across all four Department assessment criteria, ensure your documentation spans the full history of your relationship, and confirm sponsor eligibility before any application is lodged.
Partner visa applications succeed or fail on evidence quality. We make sure yours is comprehensive, correctly structured, and leaves no gaps for the Department to question.
Partner & Family Visa Pathways
Subclass 820/801 (Onshore Partner)
For partners already in Australia. Stage 1 (820) allows you to remain while assessed. Stage 2 (801) grants PR after the waiting period, typically two years.
Subclass 309/100 (Offshore Partner)
For partners outside Australia. Stage 1 (309) grants temporary entry. Stage 2 (100) grants PR after the waiting period, typically two years.
Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage)
For engaged couples. Allows entry to Australia for nine months to marry. After marriage, you can apply for the Partner Visa onshore.
Subclass 445/101/102 (Dependent Child)
For dependent children of partner visa applicants or Australian citizens and PR holders. Children must be under 18, or under 25 if full-time students.
What We Do to Secure Your Partner or Family Visa
Relationship evidence strategy
We advise on evidence gathering across all four assessment areas: financial aspects, household sharing, social recognition, and long-term commitment documentation.
Which means: Your evidence package covers every dimension the Department evaluates.
Sponsor eligibility confirmation
Not every Australian citizen or PR can sponsor a partner. Prior sponsorship history and character requirements affect eligibility. We confirm eligibility before lodging.
Which means: You do not discover a sponsor eligibility issue after submitting your application.
De facto relationship documentation
De facto relationships must demonstrate 12 months of cohabitation before application unless compelling circumstances exist or the relationship is state-registered.
Which means: The 12-month requirement is met and documented correctly.
Dependent children inclusion
Children not included in the initial application cannot be added later without a separate visa. We advise on family unit composition at the outset.
Which means: Your entire family is covered from the first application.
Secondary applicant visas for temporary visa holders
If you are on a 482, 491, or 485, your spouse and children can apply for secondary applicant visas with work and study rights.
Which means: Your family joins you on your temporary visa with full work rights.
Processing timeline management
Partner visa processing runs 12 to 24 months. We ensure your application is complete at lodgement to avoid additional delays from requests for further information.
Which means: Your application moves at Department speed, not slower.
This Visa Is Right for You If...
- ◆You are an Australian citizen, PR, or eligible NZ citizen wanting to bring your spouse or partner
- ◆Your spouse or de facto partner is outside Australia and wants to join you
- ◆You are on a temporary skilled visa (482, 491, 485) and want your family with you
- ◆You are engaged and want your partner to come to Australia before the wedding
- ◆You need to include dependent children in your partner visa application
- ◆Your de facto relationship has been established for at least 12 months
What Our Clients Say
“Our relationship evidence was scattered across years of messages, trips, and shared finances. 91 Travel helped us organise it into a coherent package covering all four assessment areas. Approved without additional requests.”
, Client, Partner visa applicant, now in Sydney
“I did not realise my prior sponsorship history affected my eligibility. 91 Travel caught this before we lodged and structured the application around it. Approved, but it could have been a refusal.”
, Client, Australian PR sponsoring spouse from India
“We were a de facto couple at 10 months of cohabitation. 91 Travel advised us to wait the two additional months and document them properly rather than risk a refusal. The right advice at the right time.”
, Client, De facto partner, now in Melbourne
Questions We Hear Every Day
How long does a partner visa take to process?
Currently 12 to 24 months for most applications. This is a Department processing reality. A complete, well-evidenced application is the only way to avoid additional delays.
What evidence do I need for a partner visa?
The Department assesses four aspects: financial (joint accounts, shared expenses), household (shared address, bills), social (recognition by family and friends), and commitment (length of relationship, future plans). Evidence must span the history of your relationship.
Can my spouse work in Australia while the partner visa is being processed?
If your partner holds a Subclass 820 (onshore temporary partner visa), they have full work rights in Australia while the application is assessed.
Do we need to be legally married?
No. De facto partners are eligible for partner visas. However, de facto relationships must have existed for at least 12 months before application, unless you have registered your relationship under a state or territory scheme.
Can I bring my children on a partner visa?
Yes. Dependent children can be included in your partner visa application. Children not included at the outset require a separate visa application later. We advise on family composition from the start.
Your Family Belongs With You. Make It Happen.
A free 45-minute session covers your relationship documentation, sponsor eligibility, dependent children, and the complete application strategy for bringing your family to Australia.
P.S. , The most common reason for partner visa delays is insufficient relationship evidence, not missing forms. Start gathering evidence across all four assessment areas now, even before you book your session.