Australian Spousal Visa Services

Brief Guidance

PTB-BC Consultants specializes in guiding individuals through the complexities of applying for Australian Spousal Visas. Whether you are a Thai, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Filipino, or Chinese nationals, we have the expertise to ensure that your application complies with all legal requirements under Australian immigration law. Below, you will find a brief overview of the process, timelines, application fees, and the forms and documents required to apply for an Australian Spousal Visa.

What is an Australian Spousal Visa?

An Australian Spousal Visa, officially referred to as the Partner Visa, allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. This visa is usually processed in two stages:

1. Temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820/309): Grants temporary residency in Australia.
2. Permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801/100): Grants permanent residency after proving the relationship is ongoing.

The pathway depends on whether the applicant is applying from within Australia (onshore) or outside of Australia (offshore).

Eligibility Requirements for an Australian Spousal Visa

To apply for an Australian Partner Visa, you must meet the following criteria:

1. Relationship Requirements

   • You must be legally married or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
   • The relationship must be genuine, committed, and ongoing.

2. Financial and Support Requirements

   • Evidence of shared financial commitments such as joint bank accounts, bills, or property ownership/lease agreements.

3. Health and Character Requirements

   • You must undergo a medical examination by an approved panel physician.
   • Police clearance certificates are required from all countries where you have lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

4. English Language Proficiency

   • While the visa itself does not require proof of English proficiency, applicants are encouraged to provide evidence of language skills to aid settlement in Australia.

Process and Procedures for Applying

Step 1: Initial Application Submission

• Applications are submitted online through the ImmiAccount portal on the Australian Department of Home Affairs website.
• Supporting documents must be uploaded digitally.

Step 2: Biometric Appointment

• You will need to attend a biometric appointment at an Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC) in your country to provide fingerprints and a photograph.

Step 3: Health Examinations

• Undergo a medical examination with an Australian government-approved panel physician.

Step 4: Temporary Visa Approval

• If the application is successful, the Temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820/309) will be granted, allowing the applicant to live in Australia.

Step 5: Permanent Visa Application

• After two years on the Temporary Partner Visa, you can apply for the Permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801/100).

Processing Timelines

• Temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820/309): 12 to 18 months.
• Permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801/100): 2 years after the temporary visa is granted.

Application Fees

The following fees apply for Australian Spousal Visa applications (accurate as of January 2025):

• Partner Visa Application Fee (Temporary and Permanent combined): AUD $10,085.
• Additional Fee for Each Dependent Child: AUD $2,525.
• Biometric Appointment Fee: Varies by country (approx. AUD $200-$400).
• Health Examination Fees: Varies by country (approx. AUD $350-$650).

Note: The above does not include PTB-BC Consultants processing fees

Required Forms and Documents

Forms

1. Form 47SP: Application for a Partner Visa.
2. Form 40SP: Sponsorship for a Partner Visa.

Mandatory Documents

1. Proof of Relationship

   • Marriage certificate or evidence of de facto relationship.
   • Photos, correspondence, and joint travel evidence.

2. Identity Documents

   • Passport (bio page) and national ID card.
   • Birth certificate (translated if not in English).

3. Financial Evidence

   • Joint bank account statements, shared utility bills, or evidence of shared financial commitments.

4. Accommodation Proof

   • Joint tenancy agreements or property ownership documents.

5. Health and Character Documents

   • Medical examination report.
   • Police clearance certificates from every country where you lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

6. Sponsor Documents

   • Proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
   • Employment details and financial capacity.

Specific Guidance for Different Nationalities

Thai Nationals

• Biometric appointments are conducted at VFS Global Visa Application Centres in Bangkok or Chiang Mai.
• All documents in Thai must be translated into English and certified.

Vietnamese Nationals

• Visa applications are submitted through VFS Global centers in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
• Applicants must ensure that Vietnamese documents, such as birth certificates or marriage certificates, are certified and translated.

Cambodian Nationals

• Applications are processed at the Australian Visa Application Centre in Phnom Penh.
• Certified translations of Khmer documents into English are mandatory.

Filipino Nationals

• Filipino applicants submit their applications through VFS Global in Manila or Cebu.
• Ensure that documents such as CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage) or NSO Marriage Certificates are certified.

Chinese Nationals

• Biometric appointments take place at VACs in Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou.
• Notarized translations of all documents into English are required, including household registration books (hukou).

Why Choose PTB-BC Consultants?

Navigating the Australian Spousal Visa process can be challenging, but with PTB-BC Consultants, you have a reliable partner to guide you through every step. Our expertise ensures that your application is professionally prepared and submitted with the highest chances of success.

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