Immigration to Australia, through the spouse permit class, is basically meant for those candidates who are wedded to either a citizen, permanent resident of Australia, or a qualified citizen of the neighboring New Zealand.

Time

The Spouse Permit for Australia is originally offered for a period of 2 years, post which time the aspirant has to express that the association is still true. Overseas movement to Down Under via spouse permits may lead to permanent residence in the country even while the applicant will be in a position to do a job in the country.

Relationship

The primary candidate should:

• Have sponsorship from a citizen, permanent resident of Down Under or a qualified citizen of New Zealand;
• Be lawfully wedded to the sponsoring person, and be in a ‘genuine, continuous relationship’ with her which he aims to carry-on post landing in the country.
• For those with kids already in the Kangaroo Land, the Contributory Parent Permit could be suitable.

Health & Character

Down Under has strict character & health conditions which ought to be fulfilled prior to any permanent Australia Permit with a validity of over 1 year will be offered. Those making efforts to shift to the Kangaroo Land on a Spouse Visa for Australia will have to, among others:

1. Go through a medical examination and chest x-ray embarked on by one of a panel of doctors chosen by the national authorities of the nation, and;
2. Gain police certificates for every nation in which they have resided for over 1 year in the 10 years prior to the filing of the petition.
3. A petition for Spouse Visa for Australia will require to be duly backed by a documentary proof of the affiliation with the partner.