Sponsor Obligations

If you want to sponsor your fiancé'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)
Note: An addendum is required to accompany form 40SP.
See: Addendum to 40SP – Sponsorship for a partner to migrate to Australia ( 20KB PDF file)

If you sign this undertaking, the following obligations apply:

• If your fiancé 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 breaks down, or if you withdraw your support for your fiancé before their application is finalised.

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