Australia โ Partner Visa
For spouses and de facto partners of Australian citizens, PR holders or eligible New Zealand citizens.
About the Partner Visa
For spouses and de facto partners of Australian citizens, PR holders or eligible New Zealand citizens. ICS consultants help you determine whether this category is the right fit for your profile, and manage every stage of the application on your behalf.
Eligibility Information
- Have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list.
- Achieve a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority.
- Meet the points test requirement (age, English, experience, education).
- Meet health and character requirements.
- Hold a valid Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect where applicable.
Required Documents
Application Process
- Free skills and points assessment with ICS
- Formal skills assessment application
- Expression of Interest (EOI) submission via SkillSelect
- Invitation to apply and visa lodgement
- Health, character and document verification
- Visa grant and settlement guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Australia Partner Visa?
For spouses and de facto partners of Australian citizens, PR holders or eligible New Zealand citizens. ICS consultants help determine whether this category fits your profile and manage every stage of the application on your behalf.
Who is eligible for the Partner Visa?
General requirements typically include: Have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list.; Achieve a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority.; Meet the points test requirement (age, English, experience, education).; Meet health and character requirements.; Hold a valid Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect where applicable.. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances โ ICS offers a free assessment against the current requirements.
What documents do I need for the Partner Visa?
Commonly required documents include: Valid passport, Skills assessment result, English test results (IELTS/PTE), Employment reference letters, Academic qualifications, Police clearance certificates. Exact document requirements can vary by case, so confirm your specific list with an ICS consultant before applying.
What is the application process for the Partner Visa?
In general: Free skills and points assessment with ICS; then Formal skills assessment application; then Expression of Interest (EOI) submission via SkillSelect; then Invitation to apply and visa lodgement; then Health, character and document verification; then Visa grant and settlement guidance. Processing times and exact steps can change โ ICS manages this process directly with clients so nothing gets missed.
Is the Partner Visa currently open for applications?
As of the last update to this page, this program is active and accepting applications. Requirements and processing times can change, so always confirm current status with ICS or the relevant government authority before applying.
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