Sponsor Obligations

If you want to sponsor your fiancé(e)'s visa application, you must sign a sponsorship undertaking at the end of form 40SP Sponsorship for a partner to migrate to Australia.
See: Form 40SP Sponsorship for a Partner to Migrate to Australia (348KB PDF file)

If you sign this undertaking, the following obligations apply:

• If your fiancé(e) is granted this visa, as sponsor you are responsible for all financial obligations to the Australian Government that your partner might incur in Australia.
• You are also required to provide financial and other support, such as childcare, that will enable your partner to attend any required English classes.
• You must provide information and advice to help your partner settle in Australia. This information and advice should include telling your partner about employment in Australia.
• You must immediately notify the department if your relationship with your fiancé(e) breaks down, or if you withdraw your support for your fiancé(e) before their application is finalised.

See: Contact Us

Other obligations apply if, as a sponsor, you have agreed to provide an Assurance of Support (AoS) for your partner.
See: Assurance of Support

 

Before lodging an application, please read all related obligation requirements.
See: Other obligations