Partner Visa

I want to join my partner in Australia

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Love brought you together. A Partner Visa may provide a pathway to build your future together in Australia.

Whether you met while travelling, built a long-distance relationship across continents, or are already sharing your life together, there may be a partner visa pathway worth exploring.

Every relationship is different. Behind every application is a real story and a future you’re building together.

Partner visa applications can involve detailed relationship evidence, eligibility requirements and extensive documentation. Drift Visa helps make the process easier to understand and connects you with trusted migration professionals when personalised advice is needed.


This pathway may be right for you if:

✓ You are married to an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen

✓ You are in a genuine de facto relationship

✓ You are engaged and planning to marry in Australia

✓ You and your partner want to build your future together in Australia

✓ You’re exploring a longer-term pathway to remain together in Australia

Common Partner Visa Pathways

✓ Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801)

✓ Partner Visa (Subclass 309/100)

✓ Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)

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Because life's better when you're together.

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Some things are worth the journey.

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