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For Aspect Migration, providing you assistance, resolving your queries, and providing you with every information is our primary goal. We have tried to cover the most frequently asked questions related to de facto relationships and partner visas. We hope this might help you and also feel free to contact us in case of more such queries.

1. How long should a de facto relationship exist before applying for a partner visa?
In general, a de facto relationship mandatorily must have existed for at least 12 months before applying for a partner visa. However, there are exceptions for compassionate or compelling circumstances or if the relationship is already registered under Australian Law.

It is important to understand a comprehensive assessment of your relationship history is required to ensure you meet the requirements to make an application for a Partner Visa under this pathway.

2. Who May Apply For a Partner Visa?
You may be eligible to apply for a Partner visa if you can satisfy the requirements which include the following:

• a. Applicant must be over 18 years of age
• b. You both have been together for 12 months or more to satisfy DeFacto criteria
• c. Married Couple - Marriage must be recognised under Australian Law
• d. Relationships should be genuine and continuing
• e. Mutual commitment to a shared life - to the exclusion of all others
• f. Shared life including financial & social commitments
• g. Health and character requirements
• h. You meet all regulations & criteria for the visa application

3. What evidence is required to prove a genuine relationship?
To successfully apply for a partner visa one must provide genuine information and possess the required documents. Applicants must provide evidence of a genuine and ongoing relationship. The list of documents that can be considered are:

• • Joint bank statements
• • Joint leases or mortgages
• • Shared bills
• • Photographs
• • Travel records
• • Personal relationship statements
• • Statements from friends and family

Please note that this list is just to give you an understanding of what the department will consider to assess your relationship. This is not a complete list and based on your circumstances alternative evidences may be accepted.

4. What other requirements are there for a partner visa?
The partner visa is the option if you want to start your new life with your beloved in Australia. If your partner possesses the citizenship or PR of Australia then you can maintain a checklist, to attain a successful partner visa -

• • A mutual commitment to a shared life
• • Shared living arrangements
• • Shared financial commitments
• • Social recognition of the relationship

These criteria known as the pillars of partner visa application are crucial and require great attention to detail. Applicant and Sponsor are required to submit a personal relationship statement addressing these criteria. Therefore professional guidance that is tailored to your circumstances is warranted.

5. Can you apply if you are not yet divorced from your previous relationship but are in a de facto relationship with an Australian partner?
Yes, you can apply for a partner visa based on a de facto relationship even if you're not yet divorced from a previous relationship. However, the Department of Home Affairs will assess your application based on the evidence provided to demonstrate the genuine nature of your current de facto relationship.

6. Is there an English language proficiency requirement?
No, there is no specific English language requirement for partner visas. However, English proficiency can be helpful for job opportunities and integration in Australia. For job opportunities, even your IELTS score or other equivalent test scores can be considered as eligibility in some places. So it is always advisable to have a good command of the language as well.

We tried resolving the top searched questions for you. Aspect Migration has been dedicated to striving towards making your dreams a reality. Choose Aspect as your migration partner and choose a happy life with your partner here in Australia.