Partner Visa — Document Checklist
The Partner Visa is assessed in two stages. You apply for both the temporary (820) and permanent (801) stages at the same time. The relationship evidence is the most critical part of the application.
22
Total items
10
Required
Identity Documents
Your passport (all pages)
Your sponsor's passport or citizenship certificate
Birth certificates for both parties
Marriage certificate (if legally married)
Divorce certificates (if either party was previously married)
Financial Aspects of Relationship
Joint bank account statements
Joint mortgage, lease, or rental agreement
Joint utility bills or insurance policies
Evidence of financial support provided to each other
Household Aspects of Relationship
Shared address evidence (lease, utility bills, correspondence)
Statutory declarations from both parties about living arrangements
Social Aspects of Relationship
Photographs together over time (dates visible)
Statutory declarations from people who know you as a couple
Ideally 2–3 from different people — family, friends, colleagues
Evidence of joint social activities, travel, events
Social media evidence (joint profiles, posts, tagging)
Commitment
Statutory declaration from both parties about the nature of the relationship
Communication records during periods apart (messages, emails, call logs)
Evidence of knowledge of each other's lives, family, background
De Facto Relationships
Evidence of 12+ months cohabitation (if de facto)
Some exceptions apply — ask a migration agent
State-based de facto registration (e.g., VIC, NSW, QLD relationship registers)
Health & Character
Health examination via HAP panel physician
Police clearances from all countries lived in for 12+ months since age 16
Need help with your application?
A MARA-registered migration agent can help structure your relationship evidence and advise on complex situations including short relationships, long-distance relationships, or prior refusals.
Compare verified professionals →Disclaimer: This checklist is a guide only. Visa requirements change and vary by individual circumstances. Always verify current requirements on the Department of Home Affairs website or with a registered professional.