Sponsor Obligations
If you want to sponsor your partner's visa application to migrate to Australia, you must sign a sponsorship undertaking.
If you sign this sponsorship undertaking, the following obligations apply while your partner is in Australia on this visa. You:
- are responsible for all financial obligations to the Australian Government that your partner might incur while they are in Australia.
- agree to provide adequate accommodation and financial assistance as required to meet your partner's reasonable living needs. This assistance would cover the two (2) years following the grant of their temporary partner visa.
- will provide financial and other support, such as childcare, that will enable your partner to attend any English classes they need.
- will provide information and advice to help your partner settle in Australia. This information and advice should include telling your partner about employment in Australia.
- immediately notify the department if your relationship with your partner breaks down, or if you withdraw your support for your spouse before their application is finalised.
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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