To apply for a Spouse visa on the basis of your marriage, you must be legally married to your partner (in most cases, your sponsor). If you were married in a country other than Australia and it is valid in that country, generally, your marriage will be recognized as valid under Australian law. There are some exceptions, such as same-sex, underage or polygamous marriages, which are not legal in Australia.

If you are applying for a Spouse visa as a de facto spouse, you and your partner generally must have been in a de facto relationship for the entire 12 months immediately prior to lodging your application. A de facto relationship is one where you and your partner are in a spouse-like relationship and you have a mutual commitment to a shared life together to the exclusion of all others. You must be of the opposite sex to your partner and be aged 18 years or over.

Click here to find out who is eligible to apply.

How to apply
Simply phone to the Defacto visa department and book your visa now by phone and our team will send you the necessary forms and process your visa immediately.

In an effort to make it as easy as possible for you to apply, our team can now also book your visa over the phone saving you time and effort.

UK Office: +44 207 659 9186 Dublin Office: +353 1 878 3355 Kilkenny Office: +353 56 777 0227

Alternatively click here to have information sent to you by email.