To be eligible to apply for a Spouse Visa you must be able to demonstrate that you are married to an Australian in a marriage valid under Australian law; OR, are in a defacto relationship with an Australian for at least 12 months prior to making application; OR, have personally known, i.e. met with your Australian partner physically, and will be married to the sponsor in a marriage valid under Australian law by the time the visa is granted.An application for the Spouse Visa is in 2 stages (temporary and permanent), and an applicant actually applies for both visas using one single application form and paying only one application fee.
These temporary visas, once granted, are valid for 2 years from date of approval, and then, if the relationship is assessed to still be genuine and ongoing at the end of the 2 years, applicants will be granted a permanent visa.
The Spouse Visa may be applied for from inside or outside Australia. If you are applying whilst you are in Australia you must also hold a valid substantive visa and be in Australia at the time the visa is granted. If you are applying from outside Australia then you must be outside of Australia at the time the visa is granted.
NO VISA NO FEE!!! For more information contact Judy Dawes: info@webmigration.com.au