Australia family route
1 current source-backed family pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family route | A spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen may apply for the offshore Partner visa when the relationship is genuine; the applicant must be outside Australia at application, and the temporary visa leads to the permanent partner route. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Family route | The exact Partner visa page limits the temporary stay to the period until the permanent Partner visa application is finalised or withdrawn; the holder must also meet the visa conditions and obey Australian laws. | Official source |
| Family route | The Australian Department of Home Affairs states that the temporary Partner visa lets the holder live, work and study in Australia while the permanent Partner visa application is processed. | Official source |
Official sources
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