Partner and spouse visa applications (subclass 820/801 and 309/100) hinge on documentary evidence of your relationship and identity. Foreign-language birth certificates, marriage certificates and police checks must be translated by a NAATI-accredited translator before the Department of Home Affairs will accept them. These articles explain what to gather and how to get it translated.
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Applying for a partner visa in Australia means gathering a lot of paperwork. This guide covers every document you will need, which ones require a NAATI certified translation, and how to avoid the most common mistakes that slow applications down.
Core relationship evidence for partner visa applications.
Identity evidence required across most visa subclasses.
Character requirement for the applicant and sponsor.
Translate your key partner-visa documents together.
