There are a number of migration options for fiancés & partners of Australian citizens, Australian PRs or eligible New Zealand citizens.

• People intending to get married.(fiancés)
• Married (de jure) partners.
• De facto partners.(including those in a same-sex relationship)

There are 3 different types of spouse visa depending on the type of relation the main applicant has with it's partner

• Prospective Marriage Visa.(Subclass 300)
• Partner Visa: Onshore Temporary and Permanent.(Subclasses 820 and 801)
• Partner Visa: Offshore Temporary and Permanent.(Subclasses 309 and 100)

Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)

This visa allows the applicant to enter Australia and marry their intended fiancé within the visa's validity period of 9 months.

Partner Visa: Onshore Temporary and Permanent (Subclasses 820 and 801)

The visa holder can enter or remain in Australia on the basis of their married or de facto relationship with their partner. On a temporary visa.(usually for a waiting period of approx. 2 years from the visa applied date)
On a permanent visa if, after the waiting period (if applicable), your partner relationship still exists and you are still eligible for this visa.

Partner Visa: Offshore Temporary and Permanent (Subclasses 309 and 100)

The visa holder can enter or remain in Australia on the basis of their married or de facto relationship with their partner. On a temporary visa (usually for a waiting period of approx 2 years from the visa applied date) On a permanent visa if, after the waiting period (if applicable), your partner relationship still exists and you are still eligible for this visa.

Partner Visa & Prospective Marriage Visa