What is an Australian Partner Visa?
An Australian partner visa is referred to those foreigners who are either legally married to or in a de facto relationship with their eligible partners (including same-sex partners). Those who are married to their eligible partners can apply for the temporary or permanent spouse visa. Those who are engaged and intend to marry their eligible fiancée have to apply for the Prospective Marriage (fiancée) visa. It is necessary that the applicant and their fiancée get married within 9 months after the visa is granted as the visa is only be valid for that period.
Temporary spouse visa to a permanent spouse visa
You should maintain your marital relationship and meet all the legal requirements to be granted a permanent spouse visa after the two year waiting period under the temporary visa. The permanent spouse visa is granted provided that the sponsor and the applicant meet all legal requirements.
Where can I lodge my application?
There are three ways to submit your application documents for Australian visa. You may lodge your application:
- In person at Australian Visa Application Centre
34th Floor, Thai CC Tower, 889 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok (next to Surasak BTS Station) Further information on the Australian Visa Application Centre is available at www.vfs-au.net
- By mail or courier to the Visa and Immigration Office
Australian Embassy Bangkok, 37 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120. You must enclose pre-paid envelope (EMS) with self-return address with your application.
- At the Australian Embassy by appointment only
Please call this number: 02-344-6400 during 14:30 - 16:30 hrs from Monday to Friday (Except public holiday)
How long will I need to wait for my application results?
You would know the result of your application within 6 - 12 months from the day you lodge your application. The processing time may take longer if the application documents are incomplete. There are other issues that may be present in your application, such as character issues (previous immigration history or criminal convictions) and child custody issues. Further medical checks are required. You will be fully informed of the reason for any delay if your application is likely to take longer than 6 - 12 months.
Types of Partner Visas for Australia
Partner Temporary Visa
- you are permitted to enter Australia with your partner, until a decision is made
- you are entitled to work in Australia
- you are entitled to study in Australia, but with no access to government funding
- you may enrol in Australia's medical benefits and hospital care scheme
Partner Permanent Visa
- you are permitted to enter or remain permanently in Australia with your partner
- you are entitled to work and study in Australia
- you may enrol in Australia's medical benefits and hospital care scheme
- you may be eligible to receive certain social security payments
- you may be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship
- you are permitted to enter or remain in Australia with your partner
Note: You may also be eligible to enrol in Medicare, if you have applied for, but not yet been granted, this visa.
What We Can Do For You
Our Australian Visa in Thailand service does not include embassy or government fees. We provide you with:
- Full review of your sponsor and your own personal and employment history
- Consultation and confirmation what type of visitor visa is appropriate for you
- Comprehensive checklist of required documents for you and your sponsor (if any)
- Professional and accurate preparation of your visa application
- Submission of your visa application to the proper government agencies
- Careful arrangement of all correspondence with the government agencies
- Expert advice on how to handle yourself during the interview (if any)
- Unlimited assistance over the phone with our Australian Visa specialists