About Partner Visas to Australia
What does a partner visa entitle me to?
 If
your application for an interdependent partner or spouse visa
is successful, you will be granted a provisional visa
for two years.
During this period, you will have full working rights
and you will be entitled to public healthcare,
administered through a Government scheme called Medicare.
Dependent children aged 6-18 will be eligible to attend public
(government-funded) schools in Australia. However, there is
a two year waiting period before you are entitled to receive
social security payments, including sickness and unemployment
benefits.
After two years, you will be assessed for permanent
residency in Australia. This is dependent on the
continuation of your relationship with your partner. As a
permanent resident, you have the right to live, work and study
in Australia indefinitely.
Generally, permanent residents can work for any employer
in any occupation. However, employment in the Australian Public
Service or Defence Force is usually restricted to Australian
citizens.
After living in Australia for a further two years as a permanent
resident, you may decide to apply for Australian citizenship,
or you can continue to retain your current citizenship. As
an Australian citizen, you can vote in Federal, State or local
government elections or stand for election as a candidate
in these elections.
Do you qualify for a Partner Visa?
Determine your eligibility for the Partner Migration Program in just
a few minutes and begin the Visa Application Process
to Australia.
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