KarmaWhore

Hi all,

I am intending to apply for a spouse visa in London fairly soon. I have been married to an Aussie for over 8 years so it should be an open and shut case. Does anyone know:

1) The rough time that it will take for my visa to be granted
2) How long have I then got to enter Australia?

Thanks, and good luck to all fellow applicants!!

JAJ

No such thing as an "open and shut case" although most genuine spouse visa applications are granted.

Make sure you show all of your time together (good evidence) as you need at least 3 years cohabitation to get an immediate permanent visa. You don't want a temporary visa.

1. Processing time is a few months, normally.

2. http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Visa_Validation-Australia


Have you any children?

aman_sharma2k1

Isn't marriage certificate enough instead of other GOOD EVIDENCES?

Pollyana

Not for a Spouse Visa, no.
You have to provide proof of an ongoing relationship, as per the booklet on the DIAC site.

aman_sharma2k1

Thanks Pollyana...

Just one more question...I got PR last year and got married after that...I do have marriage certificate..but I don't have any proof for ongoing relation..like joint bank account or anything else..I want to apply for my wife's visa after I settle down in AUS..

Does it mean that I will not be able to apply for my wife's visa?

Thanks for your help!

Pollyana

You will need more proof of a relationship that just the marriage certificate. Have a look at the DIAC booklet and start putting stuff togetehr as soon as you can - www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/books1.htm

KarmaWhore

Hi JAJ,

Thanks for those answers - very useful. We do have 3 children (6, 4 and 1). The 6 and 4 year olds are Aussie citizens as we registered them shortly after their births. The 1 year old is not yet an Aussie but we will apply for that soon.

Do you have to be in Australia for 2 years before you qualify for a Resident's Return Visa? Presumably you are allowed holidays before this, but the link you posted is a bit ambiguous.

Thanks.

lonndongeek

The spouse visa that you're issued with (whether temp or perm) is multiple entry, so you can come and go as you please. Permanent spouse visas are usually valid for re-entry up to 5 years after date of issue.

Cheers

Steve

tarunrajan

what about people in arranged marriages who have no prior history of a relationship? will a marriage certificate suffice?

Pollyana

Should be a PR visa straight away then, no need for the 2 year temp one

Wouldn't like to speculate - being a largely British forum the question doesn't really arise. I suggest professional advice from a registered agent.

JAJ

Apply now, as otherwise the visa application will be a lot more awkward and the sponsor would need police checks.

http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Reside...Visa-Australia

Is your spouse also a British citizen? If he has permanent resident status in the UK, it may not be a good idea to abandon this.