PARTNER VISA 101 - WHY YOUR SHARED LIFE MATTERS

9 Sept

If you're planning to apply for an Australian Partner Visa, you may be wondering: How long do we need to live together before applying?

For many applicants, living together can be an important part of demonstrating that your relationship is genuine and ongoing.

Generally, you may qualify if you are:

Legally married OR
In a registered relationship OR
In a genuine de facto relationship where you have generally lived together for at least 12 months immediately before applying

A shared household can provide valuable evidence of your relationship, such as:

Shared finances
Shared residence
Joint correspondence and bills
Shared responsibilities and commitments

The longer and more consistent your evidence is, the easier it can be to demonstrate how your relationship has developed over time.

What does the Department look at?

Nature of your commitment to each other
Financial aspects of the relationship
Nature of your household
Social aspects of your relationship

Strong and consistent evidence across these areas can help demonstrate that your relationship is genuine and ongoing.

Not every Partner Visa has exactly the same requirements. Different visa subclasses and individual circumstances can affect eligibility and the type of evidence needed.

The key takeaway: Don't focus only on how long you've lived together. Focus on building a clear body of evidence that reflects your genuine life together as a couple.

Unsure whether your relationship meets the Partner Visa requirements or what evidence you should prepare? Contact AusGuide Group today for professional advice and personalized guidance for your Australian Partner Visa journey!

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