Spouse Visa for Australia

Features of this visa

• Spouse Visa for Australia is for applicants who have married either a permanent resident, Australian citizen or an eligible citizen of New Zealand.
• These visas are initially granted for two years, after which the applicant is required to show the relationship is still a genuine one.
• These visas can lead to Australian permanent residence which will be useful for working in Australia.

The main applicant:

• Sponsored by an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
• The applicant has to be married legally with the sponsor. He/she needs to be in a genuine and continuous relationship which they are intended to continue even after arriving in Australia.

Character and Health

• Strict health and character requirements for any Australian visa application
• Met before any permanent Australian visa will be granted
• Medical examination and chest x-ray performed by an Australian panel doctor
• Police certificates for all countries in which they have lived