To apply for a partner visa in Australia, you need to submit an online application to the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs. You’ll need to provide evidence of your relationship, such as marriage certificates or living together for at least 12 months, joint financial documents, and other proof of living together.

There are two main types of Partner Visas for Australia:

• Partner Visa (subclass 820/801): This is a two-stage visa. The subclass 820 is the temporary visa, allowing you to stay in Australia while waiting for your permanent visa (subclass 801).
• Partner Visa (subclass 309/100): This is for those applying from outside Australia. The subclass 309 is the temporary visa, and the subclass 100 is the permanent visa.

• Temporary Partner Visa (subclass 820): This is granted first and allows you to live in Australia while your permanent visa application is processed.
• Permanent Partner Visa (subclass 801): After two years, if your relationship is still ongoing, you can transition to the permanent visa.

The processing time for a Partner Visa can vary. The subclass 820 (temporary) visa usually takes between 12 to 24 months to process, while the subclass 801 (permanent) visa may take longer. However, processing times are subject to change based on individual circumstances.

You can include dependent children in your Partner Visa application as long as they meet the eligibility requirements. You will need to submit evidence proving their relationship to both you and your partner.

Yes, you can apply for a Partner Visa as a de facto partner, provided you can show evidence of being in a genuine, ongoing relationship for at least 12 months.