Think Visa specialise in Partner Visa applications, helping couples build their lives together in Australia. With our expert migration lawyers by your side, you’ll avoid costly delays and refusals—giving you the best chance of approval.

AUSTRALIA’S #1
PARTNER VISA LAWYERS

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Love Shouldn’t Wait for Borders

Reuniting with your partner in Australia shouldn’t feel overwhelming. Our team specialises in proving genuine relationships, compiling evidence, and managing complex cases (including offshore applications). We handle the legal intricacies so you can focus on your future together.

Partner Visa Options We Specialize In

  • Overview
    9 month temporary visa for applicant to enter Australia to get married with their fiancé.

    Applicant eligibility criteria
    - Be above the age of 18 years old
    - Sponsored by fiancé
    - Has met in person at least once before
    - Have genuine intention to marry each other and live together as spouses

    Sponsor eligibility criteria
    - Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
    - Not granted a partner visa or sponsored another person in the last 5 years
    - Have not sponsored more than 2 persons on a partner visa application

    Permanent residency
    Once the holder have entered Australia and get married, can apply for the Subclass 820 (provisional) and ultimately Subclass 801 (permanent)

    Benefits
    - Stay in Australia for 9 - 15 months from date of visa grant
    - Study and work rights
    - Travel in and out of Australia

  • Overview
    A 2 step visa with permanent residency pathway for married couples or de facto partners. Applicants will first need to apply to for the Subclass 820 which is a temporary visa and apply for permanent residency later via the Subclass 801.

    Applicant eligibility criteria
    - Be above the age of 18 years old
    - Married or in a de facto relationship
    - Be in Australia at time of application

    Sponsor eligibility criteria
    - Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
    - Not granted a partner visa or sponsored another person in the last 5 years
    - Have not sponsored more than 2 persons on a partner visa application

    Permanent residency
    Apply for permanent residency via Subclass 801 after 2 years of applying for Subclass 100

    Benefits
    - Medicare
    - Study and work rights
    - Travel in and out of Australia

  • Overview
    A 2 step visa with permanent residency pathway for married couples or de facto partners. Applicants will first need to apply to for the Subclass 309 which is a temporary visa and apply for permanent residency later via the Subclass 100.

    Applicant eligibility criteria
    - Be above the age of 18 years old
    - Married or in a de facto relationship
    - Be outside Australia at time of application

    Sponsor eligibility criteria
    - Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
    - Not granted a partner visa or sponsored another person in the last 5 years
    - Have not sponsored more than 2 persons on a partner visa application

    Permanent residency
    Apply for permanent residency via Subclass 100 after 2 years of applying for Subclass 309

    Benefits
    - Medicare
    - Study and work rights
    - Travel in and out of Australia

  • Overview
    A temporary visa for family members of New Zealand citizens. There is no direct permanent residency pathway for this visa but it can be reapplied after expiry.

    Eligibility criteria
    - Applicant must not be New Zealand citizen
    - Be an eligible family member of a New Zealand citizen

    Benefits
    - Temporary residency valid for 5 years
    - Study and work rights
    - Travel in and out of Australia

  • If your relationship breaks down due to family violence, we can help you still secure permanent residency.

Migration.
Made stress-free.

Our processes are designed to make your migration journey as easy as possible.

Free Initial Assessment

Document Preparation

Lodgement & Follow-up

We review your relationship status, visa options and potential risks.

We provide a customised checklist and help gather:

  • Proof of genuine relationship (joint accounts, photos, statements)

  • Police checks, medical exams, and sponsorship forms

We submit a strong, error-free application together with our legal submission to ensure fast approval and liaise with the Department of Home Affairs.

Visa Grant & Permanent Residency Pathway

We guide you through the 2-year provisional period and assist with your permanent visa (801/100).

Why choose Think Visa?

No generalists. We focus only on spouse/partner visas, with tailored strategies for complex cases

Partner Visa Specialists

We handle everything: documents, lodgement, and post-submission requests

Full Service, No Stress

We provide fixed-fee packages (no hourly billing), FREE initial consultation and clear timeline

Transparency – No Hidden Fees

98% Success Rate

Thousands of approvals, including tricky cases (short relationships, prior refusals)

Regular updates, no unanswered emails

Proactive Communication

Faster Processing with Decision-Ready Applications

We submit fully decision-ready applications and pre-emptively include all required evidence

Meet the Team

  • Richard Tan

    CEO

  • May

    Financial Director

  • Michelle

    Principal Solicitor

  • Mayvis

    Operations Manager

  • Jack

    Senior Solicitor

  • Justine

    HR Manager

  • Ding

    Registered Migration Agent

  • Annie

    Registered Migration Agent

  • Nelia

    Client Success Team

  • Stephanie

    Client Success Team

  • Patrick

    Client Success Team

  • Celine

    Client Success Team

  • Emma

    Legal Assistant

  • Elline

    Legal Assistant

  • Sheila

    Sheila

    Legal Assistant

  • Rachelle

    Legal Assistant

  • Rose

    Legal Assistant

  • Alleli

    Marketing Manager

  • Clarence

    Marketing Officer

  • Steven

    IT Specialist

Australian visa process can be daunting and complicated, but we can help by doing all of the hard work for you. When you decide to let us help with your Australian visa application, you are always covered by our peace of mind guarantee.

In the extremely unlikely event that your application is not successful on the first try, we will re-apply for you with no additional professional fees - hassle-free. No questions asked.

We can’t be fairer than that.

Peace of mind guarantee

Frequently

Asked       

Questions


  • Processing times vary, but currently:

    • Subclass 820 (Onshore): 12–24 months

    • Subclass 309 (Offshore): 12–18 months
      We optimise applications to avoid unnecessary delays.

    • Provisional Visa: Grants temporary residency (2 years).

    • Permanent Visa: Granted after proving an ongoing genuine relationship (usually after 2 years).
      We guide you through both stages seamlessly.

  • Yes! Both Provisional (820/309) and Permanent (801/100) visas include full work rights.


  • We help gather documents such as:

    • Joint bank accounts, leases, or bills

    • Photos, travel records, and communication history

    • Statutory declarations from friends/family

    • Evidence of shared commitments (e.g., children, joint assets)


  • You may still qualify under family violence provisions or if you have a child with your partner. We specialise in these complex cases.


  • Yes! Dependent children can be included as secondary applicants.


  • No! De facto partners (12+ months together) and fiancés (Prospective Marriage Visa 300) are also eligible.


  • There’s no strict income threshold, but you must show:

    • The Australian partner can support the applicant (or provide a financial undertaking).

    • Stable income/savings help strengthen the application.


  • Yes! Many clients apply for an onshore Partner Visa (820) while holding another visa.

    But: Overstaying or visa conditions may affect eligibility—consult us first.


  • We can:

    • Lodge an appeal (AAT)

    • Fix errors and reapply

    • Explore alternative visa options
      Early legal advice reduces refusal risks.


  • Submit a decision-ready application! Missing documents or weak evidence cause delays. Our lawyers ensure your application is complete and compelling from day one.

See what our clients are saying

“My partner and I are genuinely grateful for the outstanding service Think Visa has provided. They made the whole visa application process stress free for us. We wouldn't have achieved the outcome we wanted without their assistance. We highly recommend them.”

Jane Nana

“Very smooth process thanks to the team at ThinkVisa. In particular Linh was wildly fast with her response time to emails and phone calls. Don't think the process would have been as smooth without her. Highly recommend ThinkVisa!”

Ryan Sucaet

“Think Visa Team has helped me a lot since the beginning of visa process. They response fast and always give clear instruction. Took only one week to enter the lodging phase.”

Christie Afriani

“The team at Think Visa was very helpful with my application from day 1 till the day it got approved. They were constantly there when I have doubts about anything and was constantly available when I needed assistance. Special mention to Mayvis and Emma for going out of their way to make sure everything was in order and making the entire process a breeze.”

Marcus Tee

“It's a great pleasure to say thank you to all of your staff at Thinkvisa who are patient and hardworking in helping me to get approval for my case. I really appreciated it and l lake to say thank a lot to Jack and Linh , it's a pleasure to me mention Linh because Linh helps me for the paperwork so easy, clearly and finally I’ve get my visa granted. Linh is the best customer service. I Highly recommend.”

Tam Nguyen

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Let us help you! Skip the hassle of researching your eligibility to migrate to Australia—simply fill out the form with your details, and one of our expert agents will call you for a free 15-minute assessment. No time wasted, just straightforward guidance tailored to your needs.