What is a "Partner"

I remember the first time I heard someone talk about their partner. I wasn’t entirely sure what they meant.

In Australia the word “partner” usually means either a business partner or a romantic partner. Australian migration law refers to visas for romantic partners as “Partner visas”. They are the same visas regardless of whether or not you are married, although there are some slight differences if you are married.

If you hear people talking about “spouse” or “marriage” visas they are probably talking about partner visas. There is also a special visa for fiancés called a “prospective marriage visa”, however if you are engaged this may not be the best visa for you depending on your circumstances.

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