‘ The answer is yes, marrying an Australian to get residency is possible if all relevant valid visa application and grant requirements are met. If your spouse is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, they may be eligible to sponsor you for a permanent residency visa in Australia.
What happens if you marry an Australian citizen?
To become a permanent resident, you must marry your Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen partner. Once you enter Australia and marry your partner, you may apply for a Partner Visa. The Partner Visa is a permanent resident visa.
Is it easy to get Australian citizenship?
Pass the Australian citizenship test with 75% or above (you don’t have to take this test if you’re over the age of 60) Be a permanent resident when you apply and when a decision is made. Satisfy the residence requirement. Intend to continue living in Australia or maintain a close and longstanding link with the country.
Can I get an Australian passport if I am married to an Australian?
Can I obtain citizenship through marriage? There’s no special route to become an Australian citizen by marriage. Even if your partner is Australian, you’ll have to fulfil all the regular requirements to be eligible to apply, including the residence and good character rules.
Who is considered immediate family in Australia?
You are only considered to be an immediate family member if you are: a spouse. a de facto partner. a dependent child.
Are there British citizens who live in Australia?
I am a British citizen and have lived in Australia since 2009 and married an Australian. I am a permanent resident of Australia but we are looking to move to England in a couple of years. Does anyone know what we need to do for this and what visa my husband will need?
When do you become a permanent resident of Australia?
The “usually resident” requirement does not apply to applicants for a Resident Return Visa (since 1996) or those sponsoring for a Child Migration Visa (since 2003). For citizenship purposes, the Australian Citizenship Act defines “permanent residence” as any period physically in Australia as the holder of a permanent visa.
Can a British citizen apply for an Australian Spouse Visa?
Spouse visa will be required, from what I gather you can apply for it whilst still in Aus but not 100% on this. Check with your partner if they have a British born grandparent because they can then apply for a ancestry visa and this is a much easier visa to obtain.
Is it legal to have an Australian husband in the UK?
Not sure what of what your hubbie needs to do to be legal in the UK (some sort of partner visa I’m guessing). I would recommend you take out Australian citizenship before leaving though. It keeps your options open into the future, you never know how circumstances may change. It is relatively straightforward and not overly expensive.
