There are two types of partner visas: Prospective Marriage visa and Partner visa. The type of visa for which you can apply depends on the type of relationship you are in.

• If you intend to marry have a fiancé(e) but you are not yet married you will need to apply for a Prospective Marriage Visa.
• If you are married and are in a de jure (legally married) relationship you will need to apply for a Partner Visa.
• If you are in a de facto relationship (see Note below for definition) you will need to apply for a Partner Visa.
• If you are a spouse or a partner of an Australian you should note that you do not have an automatic right to Australian citizenship. You will need to apply for citizenship and satisfy the eligibility criteria in the same way as other adult applicants.