Applying for this Visa
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You must be outside Australia when you apply for this visa, and when the visa is granted.
These pages provide information to help you understand and apply for this visa. Before you apply for this visa, you should also read the Partner Migration information booklet.
See: Booklet 1 Partner Migration (229KB PDF file)
Application charge
There is an application charge for this visa. This will usually not be refunded if your application is unsuccessful, or if you decide to withdraw your application after you have lodged it. The application charge covers you and all dependent family members included in your application.
See: Charges (Fees)
Note: You pay only one application charge even though you include dependent members of your family unit in your visa application.
Other costs
You will be required to pay for any health examinations. You may be required to pay a charge for obtaining police checks. This charge varies from country to country. When you are required to obtain your own police checks, you are personally responsible for all arrangements. You should also be prepared to pay other costs associated with your application, such as the cost of translations of some documents.
Application checklist
The application checklist details the information and supporting documents that you and your sponsor must provide with your visa application forms.
See: Application document checklist Prospective marriage visa checklist (64KB PDF file)
Application forms
Complete the application form and attach all necessary documentation.
See:
Form 47SP Application for migration to Australia by a partner (874KB PDF file)
Form 40SP Sponsorship for a partner to migrate to Australia (348KB PDF file)
Form 47A Details of child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (248KB PDF file)
Information to help you prepare your application
Information about certifying and translating documents, communicating with the department, using a migration agent, authorising another person to receive information from the department, and receiving assistance with your application.
See: Information to Help You Prepare Your Application
Including dependent family members in your application
There is important additional information that you should read if you are lodging a visa application that includes dependent family members.
See: Including dependent family members in your application
You must provide evidence of their dependency on you.
See: Evidence of dependency
How and where to lodge your application
As the applicant, you must lodge the appropriate application forms, together with all necessary supporting documentation and application charges, in person or by post, with the nearest Australian mission.
See: Immigration Offices outside Australia
After you lodge your application
Information about what happens after you have lodged your application.
See: After you lodge your application
More information
If you need more information, you can contact the department.
See: More Information