Eligibility check: Partner visa – in Australia

Answer these 12 questions. It takes about three minutes. Tap “What does this mean?” under any question if you’re not sure how to answer.

1. 1.Your partner is

   iWhat does this mean?Hide explanation

   An 'eligible New Zealand citizen' is generally a New Zealand citizen who held a special category visa (444) on 26 February 2001, or who has been assessed as a protected SCV holder. Most New Zealand citizens who arrived after that date are not eligible unless they have become permanent residents or citizens.

   An Australian citizenAn Australian permanent residentAn eligible New Zealand citizenNone of these
2. 2.Are you and your partner both 18 or older?

   iWhat does this mean?Hide explanation

   Both of you need to be 18 or older when the application is lodged. Answer 'No' if either of you is 17 or younger.

   YesNo
3. 3.Have you met each other in person?

   iWhat does this mean?Hide explanation

   Video calls and messaging do not count. You must have physically met each other at least once.

   YesNo
4. 4.Which best describes your relationship?

   iWhat does this mean?Hide explanation

   A de facto relationship means you live together as a couple, or do not live apart on a permanent basis. 'Living together' means sharing a home, not just staying over. If your relationship is registered with an Australian state register (such as the Victorian Relationships Register), the 12-month rule usually does not apply.

   MarriedLiving together for 12 months or moreLiving together for less than 12 monthsIn a relationship but not living togetherEngaged and planning to marry
5. 5.Has your partner sponsored another partner before, or were they sponsored as a partner themselves in the last 5 years?

   iWhat does this mean?Hide explanation

   This asks whether your partner has sponsored, or been approved to sponsor, another partner or fiancé(e) for a visa before, or whether they got their own permanent residence through a partner visa in the last 5 years.

   YesNo
6. 6.Has your partner ever been charged with or convicted of a criminal offence in any country?

   iWhat does this mean?Hide explanation

   Partner sponsors must have their sponsorship approved. People with certain criminal convictions, especially offences involving children or family violence, may be limited from sponsoring. Include charges and convictions in any country.

   YesNo
7. 7.Are you in Australia now?

   iWhat does this mean?Hide explanation

   Answer for where you are physically now, not where you live or hold residency.

   YesNo
8. 8.Do you have a passport that is valid for at least the next 6 months?

   iWhat does this mean?Hide explanation

   Check the expiry date on your passport. If it expires within 6 months, you will usually need to renew it before the application is lodged, because the visa is linked to your passport.

   YesNo
9. 9.Have you ever had a visa refused or cancelled, for Australia or any other country?

   iWhat does this mean?Hide explanation

   Include any visa refused or cancelled by any country, not just Australia, even if it was many years ago or you later got a visa. Also include any application you withdrew after being told it might be refused.

   YesNo
10. 10.Have you ever been charged with or convicted of a criminal offence in any country?

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    Include any charge or conviction in any country, even if it was minor, a long time ago, dismissed, spent or a fine only (for example, drink driving). Home Affairs asks for all of them, and leaving one out can cause more trouble than the offence itself.

    YesNo
11. 11.Does anyone included in the application have a significant or ongoing health condition?

    iWhat does this mean?Hide explanation

    For example, a condition that needs ongoing treatment or medication, a past or current tuberculosis infection, a serious heart, kidney or liver condition, or a condition that may need significant medical care in Australia. Most conditions do not stop a visa, but they need to be assessed. Health information is kept confidential.

    NoYesNot sure
12. 12.Does anyone included in the application owe money to the Australian Government that has not been repaid or arranged to be repaid?

    iWhat does this mean?Hide explanation

    For example, unpaid Centrelink or Medicare debts, unpaid hospital bills at an Australian public hospital, or costs from a previous removal or detention. Choose 'Not sure' if you don't know.

    NoYesNot sure

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