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Partner Visa After Separation Australia 2026: Child, Death and Family Violence Exceptions
A Partner visa application does not necessarily end simply because the relationship with the sponsor has ceased. Home Affairs identifies several circumstances in which an application may continue despite relationship cessation.
Child of the relationship
Home Affairs states that an application may be able to continue where the applicant and sponsoring partner have a child and share access and parental responsibility. The precise legal criteria and evidence must still be satisfied.
Death of the sponsor
The Partner visa framework also contains provisions for some applicants whose sponsor has died. The applicant should notify Home Affairs and provide the evidence required for the Department to assess whether the relevant criteria continue to be met.
Domestic and family violence
Family violence provisions can allow certain Partner visa applicants to continue toward permanent residence after the relationship ends. Home Affairs first assesses whether the relationship was genuine before assessing the family violence evidence.
Read our dedicated Family Violence Provisions Partner Visa guide.
Notify Home Affairs correctly
Home Affairs advises applicants to use the Notification of Relationship Cessation process in ImmiAccount where applicable. The form can also be used to identify child-of-relationship, death-of-sponsor and family-violence circumstances.
Official sources
This article provides general information only. Relationship cessation cases are fact-sensitive and can affect visa status, ImmiAccount access, sponsorship and permanent-stage eligibility.
