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Interdependent (same sex) Partner Have you been in an interdependent or same-sex relationship with an Australian citizen or eligible New Zealand citizen for more than 12 months? Click here & complete all your details and we will advise your eligibility! |
- These visas are normally for applicants who are in same sex relationships.
- Main applicant must be in a mutually exclusive and enduring relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
- Main applicant must be sponsored by their Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen partner.
- Main applicant must be able to demonstrate that they have been cohabiting with their sponsor for a minimum period of 12 months or that if they have lived separate and apart it has been for reasons beyond
their control.
- Main applicant must be able to provide a minimum of 12 months documentary proof that the relationship is mutually exclusive and enduring.
- Sponsor must be able to demonstrate that they are financially capable of meeting the applicant's needs during the initial period of residence.
- The subclass 310/826 visas are 2 stage visas that provide the holder with a 2 year period of residence in Australia while the permanent visa is decided. The holder has full employment rights and access to the Medicare health scheme.
- The subclass 110/814 visas grant permanent residence to the holder from initial visa grant. These visas are either granted as the second stage visa for the holder of the 310/826 visas or to applicants who are able to demonstrate that they have been in a relationship with their sponsor for a minimum of 5 years as at time of initial application.
- Main applicant may include children from other relationships as secondary applicants on the main application.
- All applicants will have to meet health requirements.
- All applicants 16 years and older will have to meet character requirements.
- Subclass 310/826 visas are valid for 24 months and allow multiple entries into and out of Australia during this period.
- Subclass 110/814 visas are valid for 5 years and allow multiple entries into and out of Australia during this period.
For more information on other Australian Family class visas, click on the links below:







