Partner (Temporary) visa (Subclass 820) reference checklist

Documents the Department of Home Affairs lists

Some of these may not be required for your application. These are the documents the Department of Home Affairs names on its own pages for this visa. It is not a complete list of everything you may be asked for. KinVisa does not determine which items apply to you. The wording under each item comes from the Department of Home Affairs, taken from the page linked with it.

• Birth certificate showing the names of both parentsShow details for Birth certificate showing the names of both parents

  Provide a birth certificate showing the names of both parents.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Family book showing the names of both parents

     Show details for Family book showing the names of both parents

     If you cannot provide this, provide the identification page for one of the following: family book showing the names of both parents.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
  2. 2.
     Identification document issued by the government

     Show details for Identification document issued by the government

     If you cannot provide this, provide the identification page for one of the following: identification document issued by the government.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
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     Court-issued document that proves identity

     Show details for Court-issued document that proves identity

     If you cannot provide this, provide the identification page for one of the following: court-issued document that proves your identity.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
  4. 4.
     Family census register

     Show details for Family census register

     If you cannot provide this, provide the identification page for one of the following: of a family census register.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents

     The bullet on the official page reads 'of a family census register', quoted here exactly as published.

• Current passport (photo, personal details and issue/expiry pages)Show details for Current passport (photo, personal details and issue/expiry pages)

  Also provide: the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details and issue and expiry dates.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
• National identity cardShow details for National identity card

  Also provide: a national identity card, if you have one.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
• Proof of change of nameShow details for Proof of change of name

  Also provide: proof of change of name, if applicable.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Marriage or divorce certificate (as proof of name change)

     Show details for Marriage or divorce certificate (as proof of name change)

     Also provide: proof of change of name, if applicable, such as: a marriage or divorce certificate.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
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     Change of name document from a births, deaths and marriages registry

     Show details for Change of name document from a births, deaths and marriages registry

     Also provide: proof of change of name, if applicable, such as: change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
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     Documents showing other names you have been known by

     Show details for Documents showing other names you have been known by

     Also provide: proof of change of name, if applicable, such as: documents that show other names you have been known by.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
• Evidence of the relationship with the spouse or de facto partnerShow details for Evidence of the relationship with the spouse or de facto partner

  You must provide evidence of your relationship with your spouse or de facto partner.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Your relationship with your partner

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Written relationship history

     Show details for Written relationship history

     Tell us in writing about: how, when and where you first met.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Your relationship with your partner

     The page lists seven topics for this statement: how, when and where you first met; how the relationship developed; when you moved in together, got engaged or married; what you do together; time you spent apart; significant events in the relationship; and your plans for the future.

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     Marriage certificate or other evidence the marriage is valid in Australia

     Show details for Marriage certificate or other evidence the marriage is valid in Australia

     If you are married, provide your marriage certificate or other evidence that your marriage is valid in Australia.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Your relationship with your partner
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     Evidence of the de facto relationship

     Show details for Evidence of the de facto relationship

     If you are a de facto partner, you need to provide evidence of your de facto relationship.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Your relationship with your partner

     Such as: Evidence the de facto relationship existed for at least 12 months before applying.

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     Evidence the couple share financial matters

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     Evidence you and your partner share financial matters.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Supporting evidence of the relationship

     Such as: Joint mortgage or lease documents, Joint loan documents for major assets, Joint bank account statements, Household bills in both names (financial evidence).

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     Evidence the couple share domestic matters

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     Evidence you and your partner share domestic matters.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Supporting evidence of the relationship

     Such as: Statement about how the couple share housework, Household bills in both names, Mail or emails addressed to both partners, Documents showing joint responsibility for children, Documents that prove the couple's living arrangements.

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     Evidence that others know about the relationship

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     Evidence that others know about your relationship.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Supporting evidence of the relationship

     Such as: Joint invitations or evidence the couple go out together, Proof of friends in common, Proof the relationship has been declared to government, public or commercial bodies, Proof of joint sporting, cultural or social activities, Proof the couple travel together.

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     Evidence of commitment to a long-term relationship

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     Evidence you are committed to a long-term relationship with each other.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Supporting evidence of the relationship

     The page states this evidence must show that you have knowledge of each other's background, family situation or other personal details, have combined your personal matters, stay in touch when apart, and are not related by family.

     Such as: Terms of the partners' wills.

• Statements from 2 witnesses aged 18 or olderShow details for Statements from 2 witnesses aged 18 or older

  You must provide statements from 2 witnesses who: are 18 years old or older.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Supporting evidence of the relationship

  The page also asks that the witnesses know you and your spouse or de facto partner, and know about your relationship.

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Form 888 Supporting statement in relation to a Partner or Prospective Marriage visa application

     Show details for Form 888 Supporting statement in relation to a Partner or Prospective Marriage visa application

     Statements from witnesses can be done by completing Form 888 – Supporting statement in relation to a Partner or Prospective Marriage visa application.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Supporting evidence of the relationshiphttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/888.pdf

     The Eligibility section separately states that Form 888 is not a statutory declaration and is not accepted where statutory declarations are required from applicants who do not hold a substantive visa.

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     Evidence that a witness is an Australian citizen or permanent resident

     Show details for Evidence that a witness is an Australian citizen or permanent resident

     If the witness is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, provide evidence of this such as a passport or birth certificate.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Supporting evidence of the relationship
• Evidence about former relationshipsShow details for Evidence about former relationships

  If you have previously been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, provide divorce documents, death certificates, separation documents or statutory declarations.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Former relationships

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Divorce documents

     Show details for Divorce documents

     If you have previously been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, provide divorce documents, death certificates, separation documents or statutory declarations.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Former relationships
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     Death certificate

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     If you have previously been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, provide divorce documents, death certificates, separation documents or statutory declarations.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Former relationships
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     Separation documents

     Show details for Separation documents

     If you have previously been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, provide divorce documents, death certificates, separation documents or statutory declarations.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Former relationships
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     Statutory declaration about a former relationship

     Show details for Statutory declaration about a former relationship

     If you have previously been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, provide divorce documents, death certificates, separation documents or statutory declarations.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Former relationships
• Identity documents for a dependent child under 18Show details for Identity documents for a dependent child under 18

  For each dependent child under 18 years old applying with you, provide: identity documents.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Passport, birth certificate and both parents' passports for an applicant under 18

     Show details for Passport, birth certificate and both parents' passports for an applicant under 18

     If you are under 18 you need to submit a copy of your passport, birth certificate and each of your parents’ passports.

     View Home Affairs source› Check twice, submit once › Tips for submitting a 'decision ready' visa applicationhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/check-twice-submit-once

     This is departmental guidance for visa applications generally; the subclass 820 page names 'identity documents' for dependants under 18 without listing them.

• Evidence of the relationship with a dependent child under 18Show details for Evidence of the relationship with a dependent child under 18

  For each dependent child under 18 years old applying with you, provide: evidence of your relationship with your dependant, like a birth or marriage certificate.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
• Health examinations for a dependent child under 18Show details for Health examinations for a dependent child under 18

  For each dependent child under 18 years old applying with you, provide: health examinations.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
• Character documents for a dependent child aged 16 or 17Show details for Character documents for a dependent child aged 16 or 17

  For each dependent child under 18 years old applying with you, provide: character documents, if the dependant is 16 or 17 years of age.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
• Adoption papers or parental court ordersShow details for Adoption papers or parental court orders

  For each dependent child under 18 years old applying with you, provide: adoption papers or parental court orders, if applicable.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
• Evidence of enrolment at school, college or universityShow details for Evidence of enrolment at school, college or university

  For each dependent child under 18 years old applying with you, provide: evidence of enrolment at school, college or university, if applicable.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
• Evidence of sole custodyShow details for Evidence of sole custody

  For each dependent child under 18 years old applying with you, provide: evidence of sole custody, if applicable.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
• Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 yearsShow details for Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years

  They must complete Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1229.pdf

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Identity document showing the signature and photo of the person who gave consent

     Show details for Identity document showing the signature and photo of the person who gave consent

     Include: an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form, such as a passport or driver’s licence.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
  2. 2.
     Adoption papers or other court documents supporting the consent form

     Show details for Adoption papers or other court documents supporting the consent form

     Include: adoption papers or other court documents, if applicable.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
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     Australian court order allowing the child to migrate to Australia

     Show details for Australian court order allowing the child to migrate to Australia

     Alternatively, you can show us one of the following: an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
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     Evidence that the laws of the child's home country allow them to leave permanently

     Show details for Evidence that the laws of the child's home country allow them to leave permanently

     Alternatively, you can show us one of the following: that the laws of the child's home country allow them to leave their home country permanently.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
• Identity documents for a dependent child over 18Show details for Identity documents for a dependent child over 18

  Provide: identity documents.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18
• Documents about a dependent child's other relationshipsShow details for Documents about a dependent child's other relationships

  Provide: documents about their other relationships, if applicable.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18
• Health examinations for a dependent child over 18Show details for Health examinations for a dependent child over 18

  Provide: health examinations.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18
• Character documents for a dependent child over 18Show details for Character documents for a dependent child over 18

  Provide: character documents.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18
• Evidence that a child over 18 is dependent on the applicantShow details for Evidence that a child over 18 is dependent on the applicant

  You must also provide evidence the child is dependent on you.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Evidence of the relationship with a dependent child over 18

     Show details for Evidence of the relationship with a dependent child over 18

     This includes the following: evidence of your relationship with the dependent such as a birth certificate or adoption papers.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18
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     Evidence of financial dependence

     Show details for Evidence of financial dependence

     This includes the following: evidence of financial dependence such as bank statements, money transfers and rent receipts.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18
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     Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over

     Show details for Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over

     This includes the following: a completed Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/47a.pdf
• Australian police certificate (AFP complete disclosure National Police Certificate)Show details for Australian police certificate (AFP complete disclosure National Police Certificate)

  If you have spent a total of 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years (since you turned 16), you must provide an Australian police certificate.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › Character documents

  The visa page directs applicants to the Australian Federal Police National Police Checks service to obtain this certificate.

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     AFP National Police Check application

     Show details for AFP National Police Check application

     You must use the AFP if your request is for Commonwealth or ACT reasons.

     View Home Affairs source› Apply for a National Police Certificate › Overviewhttps://www.afp.gov.au/our-services/national-police-checks

     The Home Affairs character requirements page states that Code 33 - Immigration/Citizenship must be selected when applying for an AFP National Police Check.

• Overseas police certificateShow details for Overseas police certificate

  Also provide: a police certificate from every country where you spent a total of 12 months or more in, in the last 10 years since you turned 16.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › Character documents
• Military service records or discharge papersShow details for Military service records or discharge papers

  Also provide: military service records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces of any country.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › Character documents
• Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessmentShow details for Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment

  Complete and attach to your application Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › Character documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/80.pdf
• Military certificateShow details for Military certificate

  You may need to provide a military certificate with your visa application.

  View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › Other supporting documents › Military certificateshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character
• Police certificates requested during processingShow details for Police certificates requested during processing

  We may ask you to provide a police certificate (also called a penal clearance certificate) from every country you lived in.

  View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › Other supporting documents › Police certificateshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character
• Letter of good conduct from a vessel's captain or companyShow details for Letter of good conduct from a vessel's captain or company

  You should also provide a letter of good conduct from the captain or company of each vessel.

  View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › Requirements for ship workershttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character
• Signed or accepted Australian Values StatementShow details for Signed or accepted Australian Values Statement

  Applicants for most temporary, provisional and permanent visas must: read the Life in Australia booklet, then sign or accept the Australian Values Statement.

  View Home Affairs source› Australian values › Read the Life in Australia booklethttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/australian-values

  The subclass 820 page states that applicants and family members aged 18 or older must have read, or had explained, the Life in Australia booklet and sign the statement.

• Health examination resultsShow details for Health examination results

  Most visa applicants must meet the health requirement.

  View Home Affairs source› Health › Meeting our health requirementhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health

  The subclass 820 page states 'You need to have health examinations' and that results are valid for 12 months from the date the examinations are completed.

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     HAP ID (Health Assessment Program identifier)

     Show details for HAP ID (Health Assessment Program identifier)

     We may ask you to have health examinations. If we do, we will give you: an identifier we call a HAP ID.

     View Home Affairs source› Arrange your health examinationshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health/arrange-your-health-examinations
  2. 2.
     My Health Declarations form (health examinations completed before applying)

     Show details for My Health Declarations form (health examinations completed before applying)

     The My Health Declarations (MHD) service enables you to complete your health examinations prior to submitting your visa application.

     View Home Affairs source› When to have health examinations › Before you apply for a visa (My Health Declarations)https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health/when-to-have-health-examinations
  3. 3.
     Signed health undertaking

     Show details for Signed health undertaking

     The MOC might also recommend we ask you to sign a health undertaking.

     View Home Affairs source› Health › Meeting our health requirementhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health

     The subclass 820 page adds that if we ask you to sign a health undertaking, this is valid for 6 months.

• Biometrics (fingerprints and facial image)Show details for Biometrics (fingerprints and facial image)

  Under the Migration Act 1958 and the Migration Regulations 1994, you may be required to provide personal identifiers as part of the visa application process.

  View Home Affairs source› Biometricshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Appointment letter and original travel document for a biometrics appointment

     Show details for Appointment letter and original travel document for a biometrics appointment

     Bring the appointment letter and your original passport or other valid travel document to your appointment.

     View Home Affairs source› Biometrics › How to provide your biometrics › If you are within Australiahttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics
• Evidence of the sponsor's Australian citizenship, permanent residence or eligible New Zealand citizenshipShow details for Evidence of the sponsor's Australian citizenship, permanent residence or eligible New Zealand citizenship

  You must provide evidence that you are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

  View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
• Copy of the sponsor's passportShow details for Copy of the sponsor's passport

  You must provide: a copy of your passport.

  View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
• Copy of the sponsor's birth certificateShow details for Copy of the sponsor's birth certificate

  You must provide: a copy of your birth certificate.

  View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
• Photo of the sponsor's faceShow details for Photo of the sponsor's face

  You must provide: a photo of your face.

  View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
• Evidence that the sponsor usually lives in AustraliaShow details for Evidence that the sponsor usually lives in Australia

  If you are an Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, you must provide evidence that you usually live in Australia.

  View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Documents showing the sponsor maintains a home in Australia

     Show details for Documents showing the sponsor maintains a home in Australia

     This evidence can include documents that show you: maintain a home in Australia.

     View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
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     Documents showing the sponsor works in Australia

     Show details for Documents showing the sponsor works in Australia

     This evidence can include documents that show you: work in Australia.

     View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
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     Documents showing the sponsor owns property, business or other interests in Australia

     Show details for Documents showing the sponsor owns property, business or other interests in Australia

     This evidence can include documents that show you: own property, business or other interests in Australia.

     View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
  4. 4.
     Documents showing the sponsor has family and other ties where they live

     Show details for Documents showing the sponsor has family and other ties where they live

     This evidence can include documents that show you: have family and other ties in the same place you live.

     View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
• Official document allowing the marriage between the sponsor's child and the visa applicantShow details for Official document allowing the marriage between the sponsor's child and the visa applicant

  If you are sponsoring the applicant on behalf of your child who is married to the applicant but under 18, provide: an official document allowing the marriage between your child and the visa applicant.

  View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
• Evidence the sponsor is the parent or guardian of their childShow details for Evidence the sponsor is the parent or guardian of their child

  If you are sponsoring the applicant on behalf of your child who is married to the applicant but under 18, provide: evidence you are the parent or guardian of your child.

  View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
• Australian police certificate for the sponsorShow details for Australian police certificate for the sponsor

  To show that you meet the additional sponsor requirements, you need to provide an Australian police certificate.

  View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Character documents
• Overseas police certificate for the sponsorShow details for Overseas police certificate for the sponsor

  You also need to provide an overseas police certificate from every country where you spent a total of 12 months or more in the last 10 years since you turned 16.

  View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Character documents
• Written consent for the department to disclose the sponsor's relevant convictions to the applicantShow details for Written consent for the department to disclose the sponsor's relevant convictions to the applicant

  You must also provide written consent for us to disclose any convictions for relevant offences to the visa applicant.

  View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Character documents
• 'Sponsorship for a Partner to Migrate to Australia' online form completed by the sponsorShow details for 'Sponsorship for a Partner to Migrate to Australia' online form completed by the sponsor

  If you do not hold a substantive visa and are eligible to apply for this visa, you must do the following: Include a ‘Sponsorship for a Partner to Migrate to Australia’ online form completed by your sponsor.

  View Home Affairs source› Eligibility › Not had a visa cancelled or an application refused

  The page adds that the sponsor can lodge the form using the applicant's ImmiAccount or their own, once they have the Transaction Reference Number or Application ID.

• Evidence of the sponsor's status where the applicant holds no substantive visaShow details for Evidence of the sponsor's status where the applicant holds no substantive visa

  If you do not hold a substantive visa and are eligible to apply for this visa, you must do the following: Provide evidence to demonstrate your sponsor's status (for example, passport or birth certificate).

  View Home Affairs source› Eligibility › Not had a visa cancelled or an application refused
• Two statutory declarations confirming the relationshipShow details for Two statutory declarations confirming the relationship

  If you do not hold a substantive visa and are eligible to apply for this visa, you must do the following: Include a minimum of two statutory declarations, each made within the last six weeks by an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen confirming that you and your sponsor are in a married or de facto relationship.

  View Home Affairs source› Eligibility › Not had a visa cancelled or an application refused

  The page states the Commonwealth Statutory Declaration form is available from the Attorney-General's Department.

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Evidence of each declarant's Australian citizenship, permanent residence or eligible New Zealand citizenship

     Show details for Evidence of each declarant's Australian citizenship, permanent residence or eligible New Zealand citizenship

     Provide evidence that the declarants are Australian citizens or permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens (for example, passport or birth certificate).

     View Home Affairs source› Eligibility › Not had a visa cancelled or an application refused
• Current passport pages for a Bridging visa A applicationShow details for Current passport pages for a Bridging visa A application

  Provide colour copies of the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/bridging-visa-a-010

  The subclass 820 page states that a Bridging visa A is granted with the partner visa application where a valid substantive visa was held; the Bridging visa A page sets out when a separate application is needed.

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     National identity card for a Bridging visa A application

     Show details for National identity card for a Bridging visa A application

     Also provide: a national identity card, if you have one.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/bridging-visa-a-010
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     Proof of change of name for a Bridging visa A application

     Show details for Proof of change of name for a Bridging visa A application

     Also provide: proof of change of name.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/bridging-visa-a-010
• Proof supporting a change to bridging visa conditionsShow details for Proof supporting a change to bridging visa conditions

  Provide proof to support a change to your visa conditions.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof of hardshiphttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/bridging-visa-a-010
• Reason and supporting documents for travel on a Bridging visa BShow details for Reason and supporting documents for travel on a Bridging visa B

  You must provide a reason and attach any supporting documents to explain why you need to depart and return to Australia while your substantive visa is being considered or while you are waiting for the outcome of a judicial review.

  View Home Affairs source› Eligibility › Have substantial reasons for wanting to travelhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/bridging-visa-b-020

  The subclass 820 page states that a Bridging visa A ceases on departure from Australia and that a Bridging visa B must be granted before leaving.

• Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt personShow details for Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person

  To appoint someone to provide immigration assistance, use Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Before you apply › Get help with your applicationhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/956.pdf
• Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipientShow details for Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient

  To appoint someone to receive your correspondence, use Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Before you apply › Get help with your applicationhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/956a.pdf
• Form 1436 Adding an additional applicant after lodgementShow details for Form 1436 Adding an additional applicant after lodgement

  Complete Form 1436 - Adding an additional applicant after lodgement and attach it to your ImmiAccount.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › Add family membershttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1436.pdf
• Form 1002 Application by a subclass 445 dependent child for a permanent partner visaShow details for Form 1002 Application by a subclass 445 dependent child for a permanent partner visa

  Complete and attach to your application in ImmiAccount Form 1002 - Application by a subclass 445 dependent child for a permanent partner visa.

  View Home Affairs source› When you have this visa › Bring a family memberhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1002.pdf
• Notification of Relationship Cessation formShow details for Notification of Relationship Cessation form

  Depending on your situation you may need to complete the Notification of Relationship Cessation form in ImmiAccount.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › If your relationship ends

  The page states that applicants may still be eligible for the temporary and permanent Partner visas if the relationship ends or the partner dies, and links to Family Violence Provisions.

Other official guidance for this visa

• Translation

  Have all documents translated into English.

  View Home Affairs source

• Certification

  You do not need to have any documents certified.

  View Home Affairs source

• Police certificates

  For immigration purposes, police certificates are valid for 12 months from the issue date.

  View Home Affairs source

• Health

  Most visa applicants must meet the health requirement.

  View Home Affairs source

• Forms

  Complete and attach to your application Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment.

  View Home Affairs source