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Why apply for Partner visa?
Live and work in Australia
Holders of the partner visa is able to work and live in Australia without restrictions.
Once applying for the partner visa, you will be able to enrol in Medicare, Australia’s government healthcare scheme
Enrol in Medicare
There are permanent pathways and citizenship available if the provisional visa is granted.
Permanently live in Australia
You will only need to pay for the visa application fee once for the provisional and permanent visa application.
One visa application charge
Types of partner visas
Subclass 300 - Fiance visa
Suitable for you if you are outside of Australia. You will need to have met in person and are engaged to get married.
Subclass 820 - Onshore partner visa
Suitable for you if you are in Australia and you and your partner are in a de-facto relationship or married.
Subclass 309 - Offshore partner visa
Suitable for you if you are outside of Australia and you and your partner are in a de-facto relationship or married.
Subclass 461 - New Zealand family
Suitable for you if you are a family member of a New Zealand citizen.
Common mistakes when applying for partner visas
Providing misleading or false information
Not using a migration professional
The Department does not only want to know about your relationship now but also about your plans for the future as a couple.
Not providing enough evidence to demonstrate that the relationship is genuine and continuing can result in a visa refusal.
Not focusing on the future
Insufficient evidence
Failure to respond to Department’s request
Inconsistent information
The Department may request more information to further support your application. Failure to respond might result in a visa refusal.
Information on application and related forms needs to be consistent with the provided supporting evidence.
The misconception is thinking that the application is all about filling up forms and providing basic documents. Proper understanding of your relationship and experience can greatly increase your chance at a successful outcome.
The Department has a very strict policy on providing true and accurate information. There will be serious consequences for providing any false or misleading information.
Turnkey migration solutions
Lower chance of refusals
Competitive pricing
We know what documents you need for a strong application
Competitive pricing against other immigration law firms
Best migration action plan (MAP) based on your case
Faster processing
Personalised MAP
Well designed process for documentation & lodgment
Quick response time and guidance when you need us
Support & care
Expert solutions
More than 20,000 visa applications approved
Why choose Think Visa?
High success rate
More than 50+ years of collective experience, with more than 20,000+ successful visa applications
Peace of mind guarantee
If your application is not successful on the first try, we will re-apply for you with no additional professional fees.
Decision-ready applications
We ensure that all necessary documents are submitted upfront, ensuring that a decision can be made quickly.
Speak your language
Our team speak over 10 languages, ensuring there are no language barriers when handling your application.
Fixed fees
We handle your migration from start to finish on a fixed-fee basis, giving you full transparency with all costs.
Fast response time
Like any other relationship, communication is important and we ensure that it remains our top priority.
Meet the Team
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Richard Tan
CEO
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May
Financial Director
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Michelle
Principal Solicitor
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Mayvis
Operations Manager
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Jack
Senior Solicitor
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Justine
HR Manager
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Ding
Registered Migration Agent
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Albert
Client Success Team
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Paul
Client Success Team
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Nelia
Client Success Team
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Stephanie
Client Success Team
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Patrick
Client Success Team
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Ronaldo
Client Success Team
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Emma
Legal Assistant
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Krizia
Legal Assistant
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Sheila
Legal Assistant
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Rose
Legal Assistant
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Alleli
Marketing Manager
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Clarence
Marketing Officer
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Steven
IT Specialist
Migration.
Made stress-free.
Our processes are designed to make your migration journey as easy as possible.
Attending a consultation
Our consultants will understand your circumstances and provide you with a Migration Action Plan (MAP) - includes breakdown of all cost involved and timeline.
Guidance on documentation
Our experience enables us to know what documents are needed for a decision-ready application. We will provide you with detailed instructions and guidance for the necessary documents.
Thorough review & lodgment
The documents will be reviewed by our team to ensure that it maximizes your chances for approval and lodged subsequently.
See what our clients are saying
“My partner and I are genuinely grateful for the outstanding service Think Visa has provided. They made the whole visa application process stress free for us. We wouldn't have achieved the outcome we wanted without their assistance. We highly recommend them.”
Jane Nana
“Very smooth process thanks to the team at ThinkVisa. In particular Linh was wildly fast with her response time to emails and phone calls. Don't think the process would have been as smooth without her. Highly recommend ThinkVisa!”
Ryan Sucaet
“Think Visa Team has helped me a lot since the beginning of visa process. They response fast and always give clear instruction. Took only one week to enter the lodging phase.”
Christie Afriani
“The team at Think Visa was very helpful with my application from day 1 till the day it got approved. They were constantly there when I have doubts about anything and was constantly available when I needed assistance. Special mention to Mayvis and Emma for going out of their way to make sure everything was in order and making the entire process a breeze.”
Marcus Tee
“It's a great pleasure to say thank you to all of your staff at Thinkvisa who are patient and hardworking in helping me to get approval for my case. I really appreciated it and l lake to say thank a lot to Jack and Linh , it's a pleasure to me mention Linh because Linh helps me for the paperwork so easy, clearly and finally I’ve get my visa granted. Linh is the best customer service. I Highly recommend.”
Tam Nguyen
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Frequently asked questions
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There are 4 main criteria for an Australian partner visa. All of which requires sufficient and strong evidence to support. Here are the main criteria:
Nature of household
The domestic arrangement and shared responsibilities within the household.Nature of Commitment
The knowledge of each other’s personal circumstances and long-term intention in their relationshipFinancial Aspects
Joint ownership assets such as joint bank accounts and co-owned properties.Social Context
The couple’s relationship is accepted and recognised by common friends and family members. -
For the two-step permanent residency pathway application (temporary to permanent visa), the current processing time according to the Australian Department of Home Affairs takes between 23-36 months to process.
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To qualify for a partner visa, you and your partner must be legally married or in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months.
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You must have an eligible sponsor who is also your partner or de facto partner. If you are onshore, you may initially apply for a temporary 820 visa which will have its 2nd step towards permanent 801 visa. If you are outside Australia, you must initially apply for a temporary 309 visa which will have its 2nd step towards permanent 100 visa.
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While it’s not completely difficult to get approved, understanding and providing necessary evidence to have a strong application is important. Currently, the refusal rates for Australian partner visa applications are higher.
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Failure to prove the 4 main criteria for a partner visa will end towards a visa refusal. Insufficient evidence to support the information provided to prove a genuine and committed relationship is the most common cause for a refusal of a partner visa application.