Partner visa Australia allows a person to sponsor their partner to live with them in Australia. The visa is available to de facto partners, married partners, and same-sex partners.

The process involves submitting an application and supporting documents, including evidence of the relationship and identity documents. The assessment of the application includes a health check and character assessment. There are also varying requirements for applicants depending on their circumstances.

The processing time for a partner visa application can take several months, and in some cases, over a year. The cost of the visa application is also significant.

Once the visa is granted, the partner can live and work in Australia indefinitely. There is also an option to apply for permanent residency in the future. However, it is important to note that there are obligations and responsibilities for both the sponsor and the visa holder throughout the duration of the visa.