What is a de facto visa Australia?
This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia permanently. It is usually only for people who currently hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820).
How long do you have to live together to be de facto in Australia?
Two years
Two years is generally the minimum period for a couple who lives together to be considered a de facto relationship. However, a de facto relationship can still be established otherwise.
How long does it take to get a de facto visa Australia?
A de facto visa application can be made on the basis of a registered relationship. In most states and territories, you’ll get a certificate issued to you in about a month. You could also get a de facto visa on the basis of having been in a 12 month de facto relationship (without a certificate).
How much is a de facto visa in Australia?
Government Fees and Processing Time
| Application Fee | Regardless of applicant location: AU$7160.00 NB: Applicants holding a Prospective Marriage Visa Subclass 300 are required to pay a fee of AU$1170.00 when lodging a Partner Visa onshore. Additional fees apply for all secondary applicants. |
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| Processing Time | 12 to 24 months |
Can you work on a de facto visa in Australia?
Partner visa holders have full work rights in Australia – whether temporary, permanent or prospective spouse.
What documents do I need for defacto visa?
Evidence to show us you’re in a genuine and stable relationship can include:
- marriage or civil union certificates.
- birth certificates for any children you share.
- cards, letters, emails and social media conversations.
- photos together- showing you and your sponsor together at various occasions.
Can I sponsor my boyfriend to Australia?
You can lodge a Partner visa 820/801, based on either a de-facto relationship or being married, with limited evidence and keep adding new relationship evidence even after the application has been lodged, so when the Department of Home Affairs assesses your application, there will be a lot more evidence than at the …
How do I prove my visa relationship?
What documents can you use to prove your relationship?
- A written statement detailing your relationship with your partner.
- Your marriage or civil partnership certificate if you have one.
- If you or your partner have had a previous marriage or civil partnership you will need to provide divorce certificates.
How do you prove a defacto partner?
The most common way to prove that you are living with your partner is to provide evidence that you share the same residential address – this is referred to as “cohabitation”. Usual evidence to establish this would include: Property lease or Property ownership (e.g. title deed, rates notice, mortgage documents)
Is a girlfriend a de facto?
A person is in a de facto relationship with another person (regardless of gender), according to the Family Law Act, if they have a relationship as a couple living together on a genuine domestic basis.
Can I marry my fiancé on a tourist visa in Australia?
Firstly, you definitely can get married in Australia on a tourist visa, whether you are visiting for either 3 months or 6 months. Also, there is no residency qualification required to marry in Australia. The only real requirement is that you are free to marry; and are both at least eighteen years of age.