No. This tool provides a general indication only, based on the information provided, and does not constitute legal advice. Every case depends on individual circumstances. A proper assessment of eligibility requires consultation with a migration lawyer.

Options remain available, including relationship registration, compelling and compassionate circumstances of provisions, or adjusting the timing of an application. A migration lawyer can assess individual circumstances and identify the appropriate course of action.

Processing times vary by pathway, individual circumstances, and current Department of Home Affairs caseloads. Current, accurate timeframes are provided directly by a migration lawyer, given how frequently these figures change.

Visa application charges change on 1 July each year, so a fixed figure is not displayed on this tool to avoid publishing an outdated cost. Current fees are provided as part of a personal consultation.

Yes. An applicant's location at the time of application determines whether the onshore (Subclass 820/801) or offshore (Subclass 309/100) pathway applies. Location at other stages of the process, including at decision, can also affect available options, and should be confirmed directly with a migration lawyer.

Yes. The sponsoring partner must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen. Where the partner does not currently hold one of these statuses, a Partner visa application is not yet available, and alternative pathways may need to be considered.

Couples who have not met the standard 12-month de facto requirement may still have options. Registering for the relationship, where the relevant state or territory allows it, can satisfy the requirement immediately. Compelling and compassionate circumstances are assessed on a case-by-case basis. A migration lawyer can confirm which option applies before an application is lodged.

The Department of Home Affairs generally requires a de facto couple to have lived together for at least 12 months before applying, unless the relationship is formally registered with a state or territory, or compelling and compassionate circumstances apply. Married couples are not required to meet this 12-month requirement.

No. Applicants may apply as a married couple or as a de facto couple. Couples who are engaged but not yet married or living together may instead require the Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300), which requires marriage within the visa's validity period before a Partner visa application can proceed.

The Subclass 820/801 pathway applies to applicants who are in Australia at the time of application (onshore). The Subclass 309/100 pathway applies to applicants applying from outside Australia (offshore). Both pathways lead to permanent residency as a partner, but the process, timing, and location requirements at each stage differ.