A Partner (Spouse, Fiancé, Defacto Spouse, or Interdependent partner) of an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident does not have an automatic right to residence in Australia.

The person wishing to remain in Australia must apply for the relevant visa and must be sponsored by an Australian citizen or a permanent resident.

These categories of Family Migration also may require an Assurance of Support from an Australian permanent resident or citizen - meaning that the assurer must:-

> Lodge a monetary bond with The Commonwealth Bank of Australia .
> Pay a Migration Health Services Charge.
> Undertake to provide sufficient direct or indirect financial assistance .

Please visit our page HERE listing the visa arrangements for Partner Migrants.

For further details of these visas, please contact us by our secure enquiry form HERE.