Bring Your Partner to Australia Fast: Offshore & Tourist Visa Secrets Explained (2024)

[@annaskhan9642]

Thank you Martin, great video!

[@ghaziaitizaz]

Thank you, you clarified a lot of ambiguities I had! God bless you

[@ghaziaitizaz]

Our visit visa got rejected 😔😢we don’t have the sort of assets and things to show, really feeling stuck 😞

[@kamran3d]

many thanks for your great explanation

[@JRJ-]

thank you Martin, good info.

[@annaskhan9642]

Hey Martin, thank you for the amazing video! I’ve got my wife’s 600 (family sponsored) recently and it came with 8503 and 8531. Will she still be eligible for bva if I apply her 309 before she enters Australia?

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

Those conditions do not prevent Bridging Visas from being issued/granted. As such, that should not prevent you from lodging the 309 now, her coming onshore on that 600, and then applying to link the BVA to the 309. Any problems though please feel free to contact our team to see how we can help!

[@Josh-n1e8i]

Would it be possible, assuming you get a 12 month visitor visa accepted. To be able to have your overseas partner visit you for 4 seperate 3 month trips and live with you for basically the whole 12 months to then subsequent to that applying for a partner visa and using that to show defacto proof ontop of everything else that is required. We dont want to have to agree to get married in a time frame set by the government going to the pmv pathway but from everything we have seen and advise given, marriage seems the only pathway

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

Yes, this is 'possible' - however, depending on the Australian State/Territory you live in, we would also suggest combining this with a Civil Union to waive the 12 month requirement (we have a video on this on our channel, search '12 month rule').

[@marklehmbaecker8899]

Hi Martin! Good video, way better than others explain it, thank you very much! For the 300 visa, "History of relationship statement", do you know by any chance if it's a specific form or do i just write a statement on blank paper?

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

Certainly do! That is exactly what this resource teaches you how to write shop.salvomigration.com.au/relationship-statement-guide-template-pack (with examples)

[@marklehmbaecker8899]

@@SalvoMigrationBrisbane ok, i understand you want to make money with people who cannot write a statement about their relationship. Unfortunately for you, i can. i just needed to know if there is a specific form. Looks like there isn't 👍

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

@@marklehmbaecker8899 my apologies if I misunderstood your question. As is explained in our eBook linked above, there is no specific form and can be written on a word document. Just make sure it's structured well and is eventually signed/dated prior to submitting to the DHA.

[@vikramjeetsingh9413]

Hi there . My wife is here on 600 (3 month maximum stay and single entry only expiring on 15jan) I already applied for 309 before and then 600. I also tried 600 first but got rejected so i had to do 309 and then 600 . Also got 8503 on the visa . Is there anything i can do to extend her stay here please? Thanks

[@Kopefulfill]

I need your help and advice please. We met and lived together for 4 months (same home, in Japan). She then moved to Australia on working holiday visa. I had to move back to my country in Europe, I lost my job. I got a new job in Australia, but her visa is expiring, so I would need to bring her as a partner. We lived together for 4 months, the 9 months long distance. Do you think we can get the de facto?

[@patjoz]

Is the 12 month visa stay on the 600 visa from the time of visa grant or from time of first entry?

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

It depends on what we are talking about :) Usually, they are granted for 12 months 'validity', meaning, the holder has 12 months to enter Australia. From there, it will also state how long they can stay on each entry, this is usually 3 months. So both are different things (validity/length of visa + length of stay on each entry).

[@patjoz]

@@SalvoMigrationBrisbane my GF received a 12 month grant with a "must not arrive after 20 November 2024" with a length of stay 3 months from the date of each arrival. Im just wondering whether the 12 months is from the date of grant or from the date of first entry?

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

@@patjoz 12 months from date of grant. That means the 600 was granted on the 20th November 2023 and is valid until 20th November 2024 (hence the 'must enter by' date). If she enters on the 19th of November 2024, she can still stay for 3 months from her entry (assuming what you have detailed is correct).

[@patjoz]

@@SalvoMigrationBrisbane Thank you very much! P.S. Great video!

[@veronavena3914]

Hi Martin. We are living together overseas, but I am concerned about the application for the 309/100 visa. Is it a requirement for the sponsor to be physically in Australia while applying as a sponsor? He is an Australian citizen but has been working overseas for almost 10 years and hasn’t flown back during that time. He also doesn’t own a house or have a rental property in Australia, so he has no evidence to show that he is settled onshore. thanks

[@carmody90]

Doesn't the eVisitor last 1 year before it'll change to the bridge visa?

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

Nope - Assuming onshore 820 was lodged, BVA will kick in after the 3-month stay expires. In simple terms, the eVisitor will cease and the BVA will come into effect.

[@carmody90]

​@@SalvoMigrationBrisbane Ah, I applied for the off shore since my comment 😂 Thanks for the reply, let's hope for a quick turn around for me 😃

[@hish.b]

Why is Veazy not accessible? There's no way to make an account. I emailed and recieved a generic response. Hope you can help. Thanks

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

It's coming! We hope to re-launch it in the next week or two.

[@hish.b]

@@SalvoMigrationBrisbane Thanks, can't wait

[@amarsajjad5366]

Hi martin. I had applied for my wifes 309/100 back in May 2024 and later applied for her 600. She is currently in Australia with 1 year tourist visa - max 90 days multiple entry. I got an option in my immi account to apply for her BVA. This option was not there before. What should I do?

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

BVA wont be granted on that basis

[@AL-NAJJARSHAHAD]

How can we justify requirements of "usually resident in Australia" while both 309-applicant and sponsor living overseas? Sponsor lived 2 months in Aus after PR grant

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

Hi there, there is Government policy around this which we have successfully utilized in having partner visas granted with similar facts. If you are interested in our team handling this process for you, please book a call with us here enquiry.salvomigration.com.au/apply :)

[@pocketlab1659]

how about if your partner is not yet divorced what are the things to consider to meet the 12 months being together

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

Ideally, that would be 12 months of living together in some way or another (which could mean accumulating time spent under the same roof by traveling to see each other). We would also suggest opening up joint bank accounts as soon as possible. The length of the relationship as a whole (i.e. how long you have dated for) would also be a strong factor (i.e. couples that have dated/been in a long distance relationship for multiple years would be in a better position 12 months of that could have been defacto). More information on our PVS Training available here kzbin.info/aero/PLYYVSd6BFsiddD1ftIzEA5vFD9_IRiLd1

[@MunirahMun-e9w]

Hi.. ive been married 12 years with my partner….i havent seen my husband for a year and half now. Usually hes back on forth on a visitor visa… i plan to apply for the partner Visa 309 and 100 . Would that be the best thing to do? Now its jus a matter of saving up and hoping it will get granted

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

If he can get a Visitor visa, then why not try and get him onshore and then apply in Australia for the 820? This is what is suggested by Martin in this video :)

[@TazLawrie]

martin if i then apply for 820 visa after partner arrives in aussie on 600 visa and successful what happens to teh wedding that we planned overseas as we would then stay in aussie while the 820 is being processed OR are we then permitted to travel overseas while the 820 is being considered under the bridging visa?

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

Hi Taz! 820 applicants will be issued a BVA. If there is a need to travel, we apply for BVBs (travel BVs). Allows 12 months travel while waiting for the 820. Easy peasy.

[@simply_myleschannel3802]

Sir how much money needed by my australian boyfriend on his bank acct there in australia even hes working

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

Hi there! There is no minimum amount of funds Australian partners need to have in the bank account, however, we say 'the more the better'. Have more questions? Get qualified answers from our legal team when using Veazy to prepare your own Partner visa application. Start your 7-day free trial here veazy.salvomigration.com.au

[@mathewajo]

Hi I have arrived australia in visitor visa with no 8503 conditions. i plan to apply 820 onshore visa and what should I mention in usual country of residence?

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

You would typically input your 'home country' address, however, I wouldn't overthink that question too much. -Martin

[@陳品嬡]

My husband and I have been married for 16 years in Taiwan and have three children together. My children and I are Australian citizens. We are planning to move back to Australia and need to apply for a partner visa for my husband. Can my husband enter Australia using an Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) visa and then apply for an onshore partner visa? Does the Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) visa include the 8503 No Further Stay condition? Thank you!

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

ETA eligibility depends on your husbands country of passport - see here immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601#Eligibility. If is he eligible, yes, it can be used to enter Australia and then apply for the onshore Partner visa. ETAs cannot have 8503 conditions imposed by law, hence why they are a great option (for those who are eligible)!

[@MikeMc-s8i]

Hi My wife is in Australia with a PR. I applied for a visit visa 600 so that if it gets approved i can apply for the bridging visa after reaching Australia. Buy my visit visa got refused. So i am planning to apply 309 offshore visa.Can i apply a visit visa 600 again.If so how long should i wait to apply after applying partner visa 300.?

[@RileyWeller-e9y]

I am from American and my husband is Australian, we are looking to do the partner visa. I am currently in Australia on WHV (462). We want to stay in Australia for another year or two after my WHV ends but we don’t want to commit to staying forever. What are the requirements for the partner visa for PR?

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

To learn about partner visa requirements, please watch our Partner Visa Secrets (Full Course) here kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYmxpGWGmcSGhsksi=BMt_jUwo-TYphPAw (everything you need to know in those videos!)

[@marklehmbaecker8899]

Hey! The requirements are that you can show proof of financial commitments( ex.joint bank account, if you only have individual bank acc. you can send all the bank statements from the moment you met and underline groceries you did for both, or restaurant bills, household bills...), proof of shared household (that you live together..bills, contracts...), social aspect of the relationship (proof that u are socially accepted as a couple; photos, invitations, tickets...). If you have proof of these things, go for it! The rest is easy! Let me know if i can help further (i would have loved some help at the time.. 😉 )

[@abdullahal-anzi2729]

My wife already got a Visitor visa 600 Tourist stream refused. Is it a good idea to apply for 309/100 then bring her here to Australia on a family stream whilst aware of condition 8503? Can't have her waiting months/years overseas till 309 is granted.

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

We would suggest submitting the 600 Family Sponsored stream first. If granted (will have 8503) but THEN apply for 309, come onshore, get BVA linked to 309. If the 600 is refused again, then your last option is to submit the 309, then try a 3rd 600 just to get her some time in the country.

[@harmeetsingh6968]

Thanks Martin, I have a question, I applied 600 family sponsored/ came with 8503 condition, now I already applied 309, My partner will be joining me in November, On what basis can I apply BVA, Thanks for the help .

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

Hi there! If 600 was granted FIRST, and then you submitted 309, you can apply for the BVA once your partner is onshore linked to the 309. This is done through an IMMI account. Have more questions? Get qualified answers from our legal team when using Veazy to prepare your own Partner visa application. Start your 7-day free trial here veazy.salvomigration.com.au

[@amdia7403]

Thank you for the video, my husband is Australian citizen and our 7 months old daughter(who is with me in Africa) also got her citizenship, and we are planning visitor visa for me but i am a house wife, i do not have bank a/c nor prove of return, is there a chance for me to get the visa? (we have already aply for 309 in May this year)

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

There is always a chance! Using the teachings in this video, however, we would be inclined to say you wouldn't have many tickets to the 'tourist visa lottery' - but it's always worth an attempt.

[@dejuresolemnetnatural1306]

Hi are you guys in Melbourne? Looking at a 600 visa

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

We do not have physical offices in Melbourne, however, we are a national firm - meaning - we help couples all over Australia and the world. Plus, we love Zoom calls!

[@naveenkumarzyduscadila-zo3bb]

Hi Martin..I’m Naveen from India, recently I got married to Australian PR holder(subclass 887 visa) she is got divorced in Australia Gov.August 2024, she came to India and married me in October 2024 then she left to Australia. She is a secondary applicant 887 PR, primary applicant is ex husband. So how can I come to Australia please explain my case. Is she can sponsor partner visa for me or not??

[@parketus]

I am a New Zealand citizen and have been living in Australia for the past 5 years. I am eligible to apply for Australian citizenship. Can I include my partner, who currently lives overseas, in my citizenship application?

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

Unfortunately not - you would likely have to sponsor them for an Australian partner visa, which would grant them permanent residency (eventually) and Citizenship as well (eventually).

[@parketus]

@@SalvoMigrationBrisbane So, would the 461 visa be the best option to apply for?

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

@@parketus 461 just gets them a renewable temporary visa. The 820 (Aussie PV) gets them a pathway to permanent residency and Citizenship.

[@harilal9625]

Good Video Matin, It's good to learn that a Bridging visa could be applied for in Australia for a 309 Visa application lodged abroad when the applicant comes on a tourist visa which was obtained before the 309 application. Did I understand what you said in the video correctly. Thanks for clarifying.

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

Yup that is the correct order: 1) Lodge and get 600 granted 2) Lodge 309 3) Enter Australia on 600 4) Apply for BVA linked to offshore 309 5) BVA granted

[@HukuStraya]

We applied for a 600 family stream and provided everything but got told that its refused because my partner could sell the property and stay in Australia 😳😳

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

Very sorry to hear @HuhuStraya :( However, it unfortunately does happen. As Martin explains in this video, they can be a lottery, even if you provide everything. Might be worth another try perhaps?

[@KrishnaPrasad-v5c]

Wat about you been traving overseas up N down only had PR wife kid's got black passport only i been traveling overseas have business small have to pay bank clear your account than go back but my wife no longer with me only kids is i like to sell pay bank carry wat ever moni i have mate if could explain will appreciate thanks

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

We are very sorry however we cannot understand your question :(

[@yuriyashika6523]

Hi. My aussie husband and I got married in 2016 in the Philippines. Travelled on 600 tourist visa to Melbourne with him. Decided to live in the Phils. Married for 8 years and have 2 condos and joint bank accounts. Now we are planning to apply for 309/ 100 visa. Will there be an issue if my sponsor who is my aussie husband is living with me overseas? Is it a requirement that the sponsor should be living in Australia? Your reply will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much.

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

Hi there, as long as your husband is an Australian Citizen, then there is no issue.

[@yuriyashika6523]

Thank u so much for the reply. Appreciate it very much. GOD BLESS.​@@SalvoMigrationBrisbane

[@ogsilverback1820]

My wife pregnant on tourist visa already applied for 309 visa. Her due date is in September and her current tourist visa will expire in November. How can I get her to stay?

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

Did she hold the Tourist visa when you submitted the 309? If so, then you can apply for a BVA associated to the 309. If it was the other way around (i.e. you applied for the 309 first, and then the Tourist visa) then no BVA 'easily'. You could consider submitting another Tourist visa for her to keep her lawfully in the country.

[@ogsilverback1820]

@@SalvoMigrationBrisbane she comes from Pakistan, I tired to do it onshore but got rejected twice for tourist visa and family sponsored. So when I applied and paid for the 309. I applied again for a tourist visa. She’s currently on a 12 month visa with multiple entries. If I apply again for a new tourist visa what are the chances of getting the same type of Tourist visa? She can’t travel now because she is heavily pregnant

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

@@ogsilverback1820 If she is here on a family-sponsored 600, then she will have a 8503 condition. You would have to apply to remove it first before being able to apply for any visa onshore, including 600s or additional Partner visas. There unfortunately may not be too many quick solutions to this issue but I would suggest starting by removing the 8503 and requesting it be expedited due to her pregnancy > immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/departmental-forms/online-forms/no-further-stay-waiver-request-form

[@ogsilverback1820]

@@SalvoMigrationBrisbane no she’s on a tourist visa Mutliple entries expires November & 12 months each stay, there is a no further stay condition.

[@SalvoMigrationBrisbane]

@@ogsilverback1820 So you applied under the general tourist stream in that case? In any event, if there is no 8503, then you have the option to submit an onshore application which keeps her in the country lawfully. Even if refused, that is appealable - extends her bridging visa and the 309 can be granted to her whilst she is inside Australia. She would also have medicare eligibility as she has a pending 309 (however you would need to discuss this with Medicare).