INTERDEPENDENT VISA TO AUSTRALIA

The Interdependent Visa category enables partners of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens to apply to enter and/or remain permanently in Australia.

The Interdependent Visa may be applied for from inside or outside Australia. If you are applying while you are in Australia you must also hold a valid substantive Visa and be in Australia at the time the Visa is granted.

DO I QUALIFY FOR AN AUSTRALIAN INTERDEPENDENT VISA?

Our Free Interdependent Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply to join your partner in Australia.

AUSTRALIAN INTERDEPENDENT VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

In cases of same sex marriages and relationships, provisions exist for the non-Australian partner to apply for permanent settlement on the basis of that relationship. This is achievable through the Interdependency Visas.

To apply for an Interdependent Visa you must be able to demonstrate you:

• are both over 18 years of age; AND,
• have been in an interdependent relationship with your Australian partner for at least 12 months immediately prior to the application, unless granted a waiver.

You are also required to satisfy certain health and character requirements in order to meet the Visa criteria.

If you are applying from outside Australia then you must also be outside of Australia at the time the Visa is granted.

AUSTRALIAN INTERDEPENDENT VISA ENTITLEMENTS

An application for the Interdependent Visa is in two stages (temporary and permanent), and an applicant actually applies for both Visas using one single application form and paying only one application fee. These temporary Visas, once granted, are valid for two (2) years from date of application, and then if the relationship is assessed to be still genuine and ongoing at the end of the two years, applicants will be granted a permanent Visa.

You will have full work rights and access to Medicare (government subsidised health care) from the date your temporary Visa is granted.

INTERDEPENDENT VISA PROCESSING TIME AND COSTS

OUR FEES
Advanced Migration Service**	A$399
Premium Migration Service***	A$2999
GOVERNMENT FEES AND PROCESSING TIMES
Application Fee	A$1390 - A$2060
Partner Application Fee	included
Dependents Application Fee	included
Processing Time	3 to 6 months
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