Common mistakes to avoid when making your partner visa

Amasha
April 5, 2023
Last updated October 11, 2025
4 min read
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Not Meeting Eligibility Requirements

Not Meeting Eligibility Requirements

Check that you meet all of the eligibility requirements
Before applying for a partner visa, it's important to make sure that you meet all of the eligibility requirements. This includes being in a genuine relationship with your partner and meeting financial requirements such as having enough money to support yourself and any dependents in Australia.


Be prepared to provide evidence of your relationship
If you're applying for an Australian partner visa based on being married or de facto partners with someone who is living in Australia, then they will need to provide evidence of their relationship with you when they apply on your behalf (i.e., photos together).

Not Providing Enough Evidence

Not Providing Enough Evidence

You may be surprised to learn that the Australian partner visa application process is not as simple as it seems. In fact, it can be quite challenging for many applicants who are not familiar with the requirements and procedures associated with applying for a partner visa in Australia.
One of the most common mistakes that applicants make when applying for an Australian partner visa is not providing enough evidence to support their application. This mistake can lead to delays in processing your application or even rejection if you do not provide enough information about yourself and your relationship with your sponsor (i.e., spouse).
The best way to avoid this common mistake is by ensuring that all relevant documents are submitted with your application form so that they can be reviewed by migration agents at any time during processing if necessary.

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Keith James

Keith is a graduate of Monash Law School. He moved to Melbourne, Australia in 2014 and has a passion for working with migrants, who aspire to call Australia their dream home. Being a migrant himself, he has a tremendous capacity to empathise with the problems his clients face and focuses on providing them with outcomes that leads to Permanent Residency in the shortest possible time.

Keith practices in all aspects of Migration law, with a particular focus on Skilled Migration and Family visas. He stays abreast on the latest updates in state nomination criteria and has a wide range of options available to assist his clients navigate their migration aspirations.

  • LLB (Monash University, Australia)
  • Member (Law Institute of Victoria)
  • Member (Migration Institute of Australia)

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