As the name suggests, this is for married partners (sex spouses) and de facto partners (including those in same-sex relationships) of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, immigrant and permanent resident New Zealand citizens. Visa. Australia. This visa is broadly classified into two categories: Marriage Visa and Partner Visa. The type of visa you need to apply for depends on the type of relationship. Below are the types of relationships and their corresponding visas. Temporary and permanent visa. Partners who meet the legal criteria for issuing visas will receive temporary visas first. Permanent residence visas may then be granted after the eligibility period. Alternatively, if you have a long-standing relationship or children from that relationship, your temporary visa may be granted shortly after it is issued. The transition of the partner category will also allow temporary entry into Australia for Australian citizens, permanent residents and fiancé s (ex-spouses) of eligible New Zealand citizens. However, as an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, partner or fiancé of an eligible New Zealand citizen, you are not automatically granted permanent residency in Australia. If you want to live permanently in Australia, you must first apply for a permanent residence visa and be screened against the legal standards for issuing that visa. Here's a quick look at partner subclass visas based on where you apply: • If you are in Australia, you are eligible to apply for a temporary partner visa (subclass 820) and a permanent resident visa (Subclass 801). You can apply for this visa to stay in Australia with a partner who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen • Outside Australia: Temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 309) and Permanent Resident Visa (Subclass 100) You can apply for this visa to enter and travel in Australia with your partner. To reside there, you remain a New Zealand citi