Australia Department of Immigration & Border Protection(DIBP) announced that the visa processing time for spouse visas is delayed by 10-15 days. Delay in processing is caused due to high application volume and also the artificial intelligence system being used to screen applications which does not return as accurate results.

The Australian Visa Bureau tells us that currently there are 12 VAC approved spouse visa application centres located throughout the country. It will take about 2-4 weeks for you Spouse Visa processing and 5-12 weeks for you main application to be processed. VACs depend on which state you intend to live in. The first step is to find out which one is closest or furthest from your location so you can apply for a spouse visa closest to your Australian home.

Australia Partner Visa (in 2022): All You Need to know!

The Australian spouse visa process is quite complex and requires a lot of time and effort. You will need to gather evidence for all the required documents and meet certain eligibility criteria before applying for a spouse visa.

The blog provides all relevant information regarding the application process as well as financial requirements. Read on.

What is Australia’s Temporary and Permanent Partner Visas?

An Australian spouse visa is also called an Australian Partner Visa. The primary applicant i.e the Australian spouse must be either a citizen or permanent resident of Australia or a citizen of New Zealand.

An Australia spouse visa lets your spouse (husband or wife) or your de facto partner (fiance, in a committed relationship) immigrate to Australia.

Eligibility Requirements for a Spouse Visa in Australia

• The main eligibility requirement for a Spouse Visa Australia is that the relationship should be long-term and genuine.
• You and your spouse live together on a permanent basis. 
• You must have been in a spouse relationship for the last 12 months
• You both must pass health and character criteria.