Including your partner on a student visa

The student visa allows for main applicants (those who are studying the course), to include their partner (spouse of de facto partner) as secondary applicants on the student visa. This will allow them to come to or remain in Australia throughout their studies.
This video will discuss the requirements to meet the de facto requirement, the costs, the benefits and work rights among other things.
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To be able to have your partner join you on to study in Australia will mean you can stay together. Your de facto partner will usually have some form of work rights in Australia and it is also a lot more affordable to only pay for one person to study in Australia.
Meeting the De Facto Requirement
To be able to include your partner as a secondary applicant on your student visa, you must be classified as a member of the family unit of the main applicant. To be assessed as a member of the family unit you must be the spouse (husband or wife), or the de facto partner. This is not just the same for a student visa, but also most work visas to Australia.
By definition, to meet the de facto requirement you must prove that:
1. you and your partner are in a mutual commitment to a shared life to the exclusion of all others
2. are in a genuine and continuing relationship
3. live together and do not live separately on a permanent basis
Some of the requirements that immigration will judge your de facto relationship include:
• The Financial Aspect
• The Nature of the household
• The social aspect of the relationship
• The couples commitment to each other
By registering your relationship in a relevant state or territory you may be able to waive this 12 month requirement, but you will still need to demonstrate the other relationship components are met.
At Pathway to Aus we ensure that before we lodge a visa, we have obtained all of the relevant relationship documentation to give your application the best chance of approval. For more info on the de facto requirement can be found in the link below here.
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Work Rights:
If you are studying English a Vocational or a Bachelor level course, partners can generally only work 40 hours per fortnight. If your partner is studying a Masters or Doctorate, then you generally will be able to work full time.
Some other commonly asked questions we have include:
Can I add my partner to my student visa after my student visa has been granted?
There are two common scenarios here. Firstly if when you lodge your initial visa application and you are in a de facto relationship, but your partner doesn’t want to be included initially/
If you meet the de facto relationship, but your partner does not want to come with you initially to Australia, you can list her as your non accompany de facto partner on your student visa application, however not include them on your visa application. This will make it easier for your de facto partner to later submit a subsequent visa application to join you in Australia.
The second scenario is if you do not list you de facto partner on my student visa (not even as an accompanying de facto family member)?
If you did not include your partner on your student visa application and you have since entered a de facto relationship since your visa was initial student visa was granted, you may be able to apply for a subsequent visa application.
For example it is very common for someone to take out a long study visa (say 3 years). During this period, they develop a relationship with a partner and want her to stay. Provided you meet the de facto requirement it may be possible, but it is significantly more difficult. For more information have a read here
If my partner and I have not lived together, can they be included on my student visa?
Most likely not, as you do not meet the de facto requirement.
To find out if you can be added to your partner's student visa, feel free to contact Pathway to Aus on:
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[@priyashah9110]

If A couple has completed three months of marriage and they have their legal proves . can they apply together for Australia visa on the basis of students and spouse Visa?? During Covid spouse Visa gets approved along with students visa or student need to go first and then he/she can apply??

[@mohannamtamj8979]

Do I need to provide my partner’s educational documents as my husband has only 10th ?but am good with Pte and done with MBA and has good funds ?

[@chandanmahata5241]

I am applying for a student visa in Australia. I got my health insurance from the university. But, I have to purchase the same for her. Can I buy only one month's insurance for the time being?

[@JGC-oystermushroom]

Hi, I would like to ask if you have any school affiliates around Canberra? Because my in-laws are residing there where I want to take my course. Thank you.

[@omodunkeadeyemi4038]

Can a partner on dependent visa apply to schools

[@omodunkeadeyemi4038]

Does the de facto partner rule apply to newly married couples less than 3 months

[@omodunkeadeyemi4038]

hello, I am an international student offshore(I am not in Australia) at the time of visa application I didn't include my partner's name as a dependent because we weren't dating yet. I will be coming to Australia by march and I want to start his application as soon as possible. do you think I should start now? or wait till I get onshore?

[@izumacbenson9647]

I'm official married with a son already? Can I apply for student visa and still come with our son?

[@frankinsaneandmyrrh1202]

hi, thank you for this. I'm having trouble finding this information: how long do you have to be married to be eligible for the partner student visa? thanks!

[@Pathwaytoaus]

There is no specific requirement once you are married

[@frankinsaneandmyrrh1202]

@@Pathwaytoaus thank you!

[@sodua5704]

I have a question. I have the student visa with the Bachelor course. I know that my partner and I can work for up to 40 hours per fornight. However, according to my visa's condition, I can work unlimited hour when I am in the break between 2 terms. In that case, will my partner can work unlimited like me?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi, your partners conditions will usually be on their student visa grant notice. Most of the time the partner can work 40 hours per fortnight

[@rn.anuneupane3570]

What document are needed of dependent if we apply for student visa along with dependent..can anyone reply me please. Does academic certificate of dependent needed in this case.

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi Anu , it will be best if you speak to the registered migration agent and get the correct advise. You can book in for a consultation online through our website following this link : pathwaytoaus.com/book-a-consultation/

[@johnexmcgarek3250]

Hello, I would like to ask if when you say "include your partner in the student visa" does that mean both are students?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Yes technically both would be on a student visa.

[@anujparashar5474]

One question My girlfriend and I we are in a relationship from past 3 years and now are planning for court marriage in the month of September. Her collage will start in the month of November . would we be able to apply through student- spouse visa ?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi, you may be able to apply for the visa if you meet the spousal requirement

[@anujparashar5474]

@@Pathwaytoaus can you please tell me what are the spouse requirements or where can I check the requirements ? There is too much information on the internet which can be misleading so can you guide us . would be greatful .

[@frankinsaneandmyrrh1202]

hi @@anujparashar5474 , I may be in a similar situation soon. did you find the answer to this and the spouse requirements? thanks!

[@aruniudeshika7516]

May I know If I only got engaged with my partner ( married) but didn't live together before applying visa will that be a caused to refusal my student visa?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Potentially, depending on a lot of aspects. But it definitely makes it a lot more difficult

[@_shriyankadassharma3763]

1)hello,i need your help,i am 18 my boyfriend is 25 and we met 1 year back online,he moved in to my city after i turned 18,and now we are frequently meeting ,i am fullfilling all the criteria and deciding to get married next year but i have a question,will my visa get rejected as i was a minor when i first dated him,i dont want to cause any trouble on him, please help me what to write in the nature of commitment!!! 2) should i apply for visa at the same time or after i am granted my student visa and start my course?? 3)what is the time for the visa grant 4)can i show my freelancing work experience that i have been doing from past couple.of years 5)How to show my financial evidence for my partner plz kindly help me

[@Pathwaytoaus]

I don't see how dating someone as a minor will be a negative. If you apply at the same time it is generally a little easier (you don't need to lodge 2 applications).

[@_shriyankadassharma3763]

@@Pathwaytoaus Is it better if i apply on shore or offshore for my partner?

[@anaghand4537]

Does partner's bachelors degree is mandatory for student visa in Australia?? His diploma would be enough?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

If you are adding your partner to your visa, it does not matter what they have studied

[@tail9109]

Do you also help with including partner into the Post Study Work Stream

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Yes you can include your partner on the post study work stream

[@user-pl3vu1go9x]

Hi! For instance, I was granted a PhD scholarship. Can I still get a student visa with de facto?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Yes, if you meet the requirements

[@MrHoNAddict]

What if I have a New Zealand passport, what should I do if I want to bring a de facto partner?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

You would look at applying for a NZ partner visa

[@jenniferserrano9440]

Hi can we be qualified if we are in Long Distance Relationship for 2yrs and living together for 1-2months only?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

It sounds like quite a weak application. You could consider coming onshore and registering your relationship

[@ArmanAli-ww7ml]

I obtained my student visa subclass 500. I have not as yet travelled to Australia. After I was granted visa , I got married recently. What is the scenario for me? I Just want to update the immigration office about my marriage status.

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Submit a change of circumstance form to notify immigration

[@ArmanAli-ww7ml]

@@Pathwaytoaus but the application has been closed and the visa has been granted. no option for any upload there....secondly would that impact on my already granted visa? would it be changed or revised ?

[@ruthuzoma7722]

Hi Ali have you changed the marital status? If no let me know so I give you some mail address to send it to as how I did mine

[@ruthuzoma7722]

How can I send my change of status to immigration. I want to change from single to married

[@Pathwaytoaus]

You can do this by submitting a form 1022

[@ruthuzoma7722]

I have done it and I got mail from NSW migration that it has been updated. So now how can I bring my husband over. I just came in February this year should I apply now or wait

[@madumisilva7843]

My boyfriend is in Australia at the moment he’s doing a bachelors degree now.he didn’t add me to his visa.can I apply for dependent visa if we marry now

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi Maleesha , you would need to discuss this with a migration agent. Feel free to book in online through our website for a consultation

[@nomadicpunjabi6627]

i maleesha i have the case can you please tell me have you got solution?

[@neildoronila4526]

sir if we are married, what things we need? a

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi Neil , feel free to book in online through our website for a consultation and discuss this with our registered migration agent.

[@psalms3720]

Have u got any video on SOP please,

[@Pathwaytoaus]

good call mate, we will look into it.

[@psalms3720]

@@Pathwaytoaus Thank you

[@networkween9836]

What if a single parent wants to bring his son/daughter with him/herg while the the parent is on coming on student visa? Please answer...i am really curious about it!!

[@networkween9836]

Sorry for grammatical mistake..please provide answer! 🙏

[@Pathwaytoaus]

A parent can bring a child on a student visa

[@reinnadres1814]

Both of us will be student?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Yes you will both hold student visas

[@cherrylynm7628]

do you have office in Adelaide?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

No we don't but we can do consultations over the phone or via Skype

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