Bringing Your Partner from the United Kingdom to Australia

Solution

If you lodge your Partner visa application before your current visa expires, you’ll generally be granted a Bridging Visa A (BVA). This allows you to remain lawfully in Australia while your application is processed.

If your visa has already expired, your application may be invalid unless you apply for a Bridging Visa E (BVE) to restore lawful status while resolving your situation.

We strongly recommend speaking to us before your visa expires to preserve your options.

Solution

Even if your visa has been cancelled, you may still be able to apply for a Partner visa (Subclass 820) while in Australia. That’s because Partner visas are exempt from the Section 48 Bar.

You should:

Apply for a Bridging Visa E (BVE) immediately to remain lawful.

Seek legal advice on preparing a strong application that addresses the cancellation.

Lodge your Subclass 820 visa with supporting documentation and legal submissions.

Solution

If you separate before the temporary Partner visa (820 or 309) is granted, the Department must be notified—and the application will likely be refused.

If separation occurs after the temporary visa is granted but before the permanent visa, the application may still be refused unless special circumstances apply (e.g., domestic violence provisions or shared children).

If you separate after the permanent visa is granted, your visa status remains unaffected.

We can advise you confidentially if you’re in a complicated relationship situation during your visa process.

Solution

Missing documents don’t mean your application must be delayed. Instead, you can:

-Submit alternative evidence (e.g., statutory declarations, personal statements)

-Request a deadline extension from the Department before the due date

We help clients prepare compelling submissions even when key documents are unavailable.

Solution

Partner visas (particularly de facto ones) require detailed evidence across four categories:

-Financial

-Household

-Social

-Commitment

If you’re short on formal documents, you can strengthen your application with:

Personal statements and timelines

Statutory declarations from family or friends

Photos, travel history, joint plans, and more

We work closely with clients to build solid evidence—even if the relationship is new or unconventional.

Solution

If your partner is currently outside Australia, you must apply for an offshore Partner visa (Subclass 309/100).

Key things to note:

Offshore applicants don’t get a Bridging Visa A (BVA).

If your partner is visiting Australia, they must be outside Australia when the 309 visa is granted.

Timing is critical—we’ll help you plan lodgement and travel dates strategically.