Family Migration
Partner migration is migration to Australia as the spouse, prospective spouse (fiancé) or interdependent partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. For more information on Partner migration.
Please ensure you understand the requirements and apply for the correct visa subclass. If you are applying for a Partner visa (subclass 309/100) you must be legally married or intend to marry outside Australia during the processing of your visa application, or be in a de facto relationship with your partner. If you are applying for a Prospective Spouse visa application (Subclass 300) you must be engaged and be intending to marry after the visa is granted. For more information on Partner migration and all of the requirements.
See: Booklet 1 Partner Migration
See: Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309) and Partner (Migrant) visa (subclass 100)
See: Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300)
You can apply either by paper application or you can apply online using ImmiAccount. See immiAccount to lodge your application
Application for migration to Australia by a partner (paper only)
See: Form 47SP - English (747KB PDF file)
Sponsorship for a partner to migrate to Australia (paper only)
See also: Form 40SP - English (348KB PDF file)
Documents required as part of the family migration application
See: Checklist of requirements – English and Farsi (153KB PDF file)
Additional Information Form
See: Additional Information Form – English (19KB PDF file)
The current Visa Application Charge
See: Fees and charges for visas
Please note:
- Both Form 47SP and 40SP must be included at the time of application.
- Additional documents for online applications must be uploaded into immiAccount
- Original Penal certificate with translations must be sent to this office
The standard processing time for family migration is 12 months. Information about processing times is available on the Immigration website, along with the department’s Client Service Charter.
See: Client Services Charter