Are you eligible for a gay Partner or Prospective Marriage visa?
Book a free consultation today to explore your options.
Australia legalised marriage equality in 2017, and same-sex couples are now able to apply for visas without discrimination. If you’re in an LGBTIQ+ relationship with an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or an eligible New Zealand citizen, you could be eligible.
Depending on your relationship specifics, you could apply for either a Partner visa or a Prospective Marriage visa. When granted, these visas could give you:
- Rights to live, work and study in Australia (length dependent on visa class)
- Rights to travel to and from Australia as often as you like
- The ability to sponsor eligible family members to live in Australia
- A potential pathway to Australian citizenship
And if you’re not sure which option is best for you, we can help!
Hansen Migration are pleased to support the LGBTIQ+ community with any and all migration queries. We specialise in Australian Family and Partner Visas, and have a 99.5 success rate with same sex visa applications.
Give yourself the best chance of a fast, successful visa application. Book your free consultation today.
What visas are available to same-sex couples in Australia?
LGBTIQ+ couples in Australia can apply for the Partner visa or the Prospective Marriage visa.
There are several different visa subclasses, dependent on from where and when you apply:
Offshore
Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Temporary Visa
Onshore
Subclass 820 Temporary Visa
Onshore
Subclass 801 Permanent Visa
Offshore
Subclass 309 Temporary Visa
Onshore
Subclass 100 Permanent Visa
Depending on the subclass, when granted, these visas could give you:
- Rights to live, work and study in Australia
- Rights to travel to and from Australia as often as you like
- The ability to sponsor eligible family members to live in Australia
- A potential pathway to Australian citizenship
Who is eligible for these visas?
Partner and Prospective Marriage visas are available to spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents of Australia, and eligible New Zealand citizens. If you are in a genuine, committed relationship with one of the above, you may be able to apply.
You may also be able to include eligible family members in your application.
What are the requirements for these visas?
Depending on the subclass, these visas have several different requirements. They include:
- Sponsorship from an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or an eligible New Zealand citizen
- Age, health, and identity requirements
- Passing the ‘character test’
- Evidence of a genuine and continuing relationship
Each requirement is assessed against strict criteria set by the Australian government. Failing
any test in the application can result in the visa being refused, and your application fee
probably won’t be refunded. You can also be barred from applying for this visa again.
That’s why we recommend using the services of a Registered Migration Agent in any Partner
or Prospective Marriage visa application. At Hansen Migration, our agents are up to date on
current laws and requirements. We can help catch any mistakes in your application, reduce
your stress, and give you the best chance of a fast, successful visa grant.
Save yourself time and worry with the help of a Registered Migration Agent. Book your
free consultation today.
Download Your Free Family Visa Handbook
Looking for more details on the different visas and the requirements? We’ve put together this handy guide to help answer your questions. Just click below to download a copy today.
If you’ve still got questions after reading it, don’t stress – we can help. Book a free consultation with one of our Registered Migration Agents today.
