Had a baby in Australia while on a visa? Understand the key citizenship and visa questions, notification steps and checks before overseas travel.

Who can complete Form 888? Read the current witness requirements, practical writing tips and common mistakes before submitting partner visa evidence.

Struggling to write your partner visa relationship statement? Use this practical structure to explain your history, daily life and supporting evidence.

Compare the 820/801 and 309/100 partner visa pathways, application location, bridging visas and practical planning before choosing where to apply.

Australian Partner visa statistics for 2026, including the 2026–27 Family stream planning level and how Partner visa estimates should be interpreted.

Family violence provisions may allow eligible Partner visa applicants to continue toward permanent residence after a relationship ends. Learn who may qualify, how Home Affairs assesses the genuine relationship and family violence evidence, and how to notify the Department safely.

A current guide to Australia's subclass 300 Prospective Marriage visa, including who it is for, marriage intentions, relationship evidence and the transition to an onshore Partner visa.

A current guide to Australia's offshore Partner visa pathway, including subclasses 309 and 100, permanent-stage timing, relationship requirements and key exceptions.

Build a clear partner visa evidence file covering finances, household, social recognition and commitment, with practical tips for gaps and time apart.

A current guide to Australia's onshore Partner visa pathway, covering subclasses 820 and 801, relationship requirements, evidence, permanent-stage assessment and key exceptions.

Understand the 12-month de facto relationship rule for Australian Partner visas, the evidence Home Affairs expects and circumstances that may affect the duration requirement.

A Partner visa does not always end when a relationship breaks down. Learn when an application may continue after separation because of a child, sponsor death or family violence, and how to notify Home Affairs.

Compare Australia's permanent Child visa subclasses 101 and 802, including location, dependency, sponsorship and how they differ from the temporary subclass 445 pathway.

A living tracker of Home Affairs Parent visa queue and release dates for subclasses 103, 143, 804, 864 and related contributory pathways.

A plain-English explanation of the balance of family test for Australian Parent visas, including who counts as a child, how the test is passed and why it cannot be waived.

Compare Australia's main permanent Parent visa pathways, including subclasses 103, 143, 804 and 864, contributory costs, age requirements, queueing and the balance of family test.

A 2026 guide to the subclass 870 Sponsored Parent Temporary visa, including the AUD6,370 and AUD12,440 visa costs, AUD420 sponsorship fee, income test, 3-year and 5-year stays and 10-year maximum.

How Australia's Partner visa sponsorship limitations work under regulation 1.20J, including the two-sponsorship limit, five-year periods and compelling-circumstances discretion.

A guide to the subclass 445 Dependent Child visa, including when it is needed, who can qualify and how a child is added to a parent's permanent Partner visa application.

How Australian relationship registration can affect the usual 12-month de facto Partner visa requirement, and what registration does not prove by itself.