SPOUSE VISA

MIGRTION TO AUSTRALIA UNDER SPOUSE VISA:
Migration to Australia under the spouse visa category is for applicants who are married to either an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen.

1) RELATIONSHIP REQUIRED FOR SPOUNSE VISA:
The Application has to be sponsored by an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen;
Be legally married to the sponsor and in a genuine, continuous relationship with the Australian Citizen which they intend to continue even after arrival in Australia.

2) TIME TO BE SPENT IN AUSTRALIA FOR GETTING P/R:
Initially, Australian spouse visa is granted for two years, after that time the applicant is required to show the relationship is still a genuine one.The Australian spouse visa can lead to Australian permanent residence.

3) MEDICAL REPORT:
Australia follows health requirements very strictly that must met before applying for any permanent or student visa of more than 12 months. People attempting to migrate to Australia on an Australian spouse visa will be required to:
Medical examination and chest x-ray undertaken by one of a panel of doctors selected by the Australian authorities, and;
Obtain police character certificates for all countries in which they have lived for more than 12 months in the 10 years.
Additional Information: An Australian spouse visa application will need to be supported by documentary evidence of the spousal relationship.

4) PROCESSING TIME:
The current processing time for migration to Australia under the Australia spouse visa is 6-8 weeks. The Consulate or Embassy in your home country will be able to advise you of the latest processing times.