Working, travelling and holidaying for an extended period in Australia is a great way to see the country, have epic adventures and meet new people along the way.
There are two common scenarios that we see frequently from Working Holiday Visa holders who contact us at Port Migration to apply for a Partner Visa.
Scenario 1
Australia is an exciting destination for a Working Holiday, and it makes sense that backpackers sometimes fall in love with an Aussie while they are here. We often meet couples who find themselves in this situation!
The length of a Working Holiday means couples might meet, fall in love and progress their relationship in the duration of a year. If they are eligible they might apply for a second (or third) Working Holiday visa. Other couples are keen to move straight into preparing for a Partner Visa application so they have more certainty about their future moving forward.
Scenario 2
Another common scenario we see is where an Australian has met the love of their life while travelling overseas. If they are eligible, their partner will often apply for a Working Holiday Visa as a first step to seeing if living together in Australia long term is something they might pursue. During this time couples often contact us to help them with their application for a Partner Visa.
Whichever way the situation happens, helping couples apply for an onshore Partner Visa while holding a Working Holiday Visa is something that we do often at Port Migration.
3 tips for applying for a Partner Visa while on a Working Holiday
Be Organised
If you’re planning to apply for a Partner Visa while you are holding a Working Holiday Visa, starting early with your preparation really helps. A year of a Working Holiday can pass by remarkably quickly. You’ll be making new friends, seeing the sights, and applying for work to progress your career in the Australian job market. Time flies when you’re having fun.
Plan ahead to collect your Partner Visa evidence, and don’t leave it all to the last minute.
Being organised means you can keep enjoying your time in Australia without adding your Partner Visa to your worry list.
There are four kinds of essential Partner Visa Evidence.
Download our Ultimate Guide to Partner Visas for free to get started with collecting and organising your evidence for your partner visa application.
It’s also a great idea to attend our Partner Visa Basics Webinar to help you feel fully informed about the application process.
Be Patient
Applying for a Partner Visa takes time, it’s a process. Being organised is so important, but it’s also really helpful to be patient.
The wait times can feel really long.
A member of our Partner Visa Facebook Group had this great advice recently:
My best advice to everyone is
1) Take your time with the application & make sure you understand the questions before answering. Try to get all the details right the first time around.
2) Be patient. Don’t apply expecting to be approved right away, no matter how strong your case is. It’s going to take time & it’s a process.
Wishing everyone the best! Your time will come!
You can stay up to date with processing timeframes via our channel on YouTube.
Conclusion
If you are planning on extending your Australian adventure with the love of your life, at Port Migration we are here to help. We have 9+ years of experience making the process smooth and stress free for couples, and we are here to make sure your Partner Visa doesn’t cause you worry or stress.
Ready to start your application? Book a consultation with us today, and let us help you secure your future together in Australia.
