Partner Visa Bridging Visas 101
In this blog I’m going to share the Partner Visa bridging visa basics and answers to some of the most common questions we get about bridging visa conditions. What are they? How can I get one? What conditions will it have? While the concept of bridging visas may seem daunting at first, understanding the different […]
Can I go to Australia after lodging my Offshore Partner Visa?
One very common misconception is that if you have lodged an offshore partner visa, you are required to remain offshore until the visa is granted. This is FALSE. After you have lodged an offshore partner visa, you are able to lodge a temporary visa such as a visitor visa to allow you to enter Australia […]
How much money do I need to sponsor a Visitor Visa applicant?
How much money do I need to sponsor a Visitor Visa applicant?The short answer is that you, as the sponsor, are NOT required to provide financial support. When you’re looking at sponsoring a family member under the Subclass 600 Visitor Visa sponsored family stream, it is the visa applicant who must show they have access […]
If I am married to an Australian do I still need a visa to visit Australia
We are often asked this question and, “YES, you do need a visa even though your partner is Australian and you have a marriage certificate.” Many people assume that as their husband or wife is an Australian citizen, they do not have to apply for a visa to visit the country – but this is […]
What is the 6 month work limitation?
I’m on a Working Holiday Visa applying for a Partner Visa, am I still subject to the 6 month work limitation? Many of our clients arrive in Australia on conditional Working Holiday Visas and a question we often get asked is, “If I’m on a Working Holiday Visa and then apply for a Partner Visa, […]
Can I work when I’m on a Bridging Visa?
Good question and this relates to a Partner Visa applicant who has arrived in Australia on a Tourist Visa which then allows them to apply for an ONSHORE Partner Visa. At some point in the Visa application process, the Visa holder will get what’s called a ‘Bridging Visa A’. This Bridging Visa A that’s granted […]