Migration & Visas
Partner, child & family visas
Partner and family visas let partners, fiancés and children join or stay with family in Australia. Red Earth Migration helps you choose the right visa, show your relationship with the right evidence and lodge the application.
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Visa and migration services by Registered Migration Agents
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Who it’s for
Partners
Married or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.
Engaged couples
People who plan to marry their Australian partner.
Children
Children of Australian citizens or permanent residents who live overseas.
What’s included
Choosing the visa
Partner visas in Australia (820/801) or outside Australia (309/100), the Prospective Marriage visa (300) or the Child visa (101).
Relationship evidence
What evidence to provide and how to present it.
Application
Preparing and lodging the application, including the sponsor’s part.
Second stage
Help with the permanent stage of a partner visa when you become eligible.
How it works
Assessment
A Registered Migration Agent checks which visa fits your relationship and situation.
Documents
You and your partner or sponsor gather the evidence.
Application
The application is prepared, checked and lodged.
Until the decision
Red Earth Migration answers the department’s requests and keeps you updated.
Good to know
Only registered agents can help with visas
Immigration assistance must come from a registered migration agent or an Australian lawyer. You can check an agent on the OMARA register.
Fees and processing times change
Partner visa charges and processing times are set by the government and change from time to time. Your agent will confirm the current figures for your application.
Questions
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Answers are general information, not personal advice.
Reviewed by a Registered Migration Agent at Red Earth Migration · Last updated 6 October 2026
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Important information
General information only: it does not take your personal circumstances into account.
Services described here may be subject to eligibility, professional registration or licensing requirements. Confirm the relevant scope and documents directly with Red Earth Migration before proceeding.
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