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Can you sponsor an Australian partner visa on a pension?

Jeff Harvie
Jeff Harvie
·2 min read

Can a pensioner get an Australian partner visa? Can you sponsor on a pension?

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In this week's episode of our Weekly Q&A one participant asked Is it possible to still get a partner visa from Philippines to Australia when the sponsor receives a pension?

The exact question was:

I'm on the pension. Will I be able to get a partner visa for my lady from the Philippines, or am I wasting my time?

Does an Australian sponsor living on the pension have enough income to be able to support a lady from the Philippines on a partner visa? Or is this a hopeless scenario and are they both wasting their time? Should they persist with their relationship, or should they give up?

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19 Comments

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Robert McGrathMar 21, 2017, 08:25 AM
Not applicable to me at least not yet but still always entertaining to watch and learn these things. For anybody reading this allow me to say my history as a client of down under visa is a positive one just like the information in this video. Cheers from a happy subscriber.
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PeterNov 17, 2017, 05:46 AM
I want to bring in a Ukraine wife what's best for me to do but married under Ukraine law
JH
Jeff HarvieNov 19, 2017, 03:42 AM
Not my area, sorry Peter. I work in the Philippines.
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AnnaJan 16, 2019, 02:16 AM
Hi, i just want to ask if my partner is a pensioner in Australia then he will sponsor a girl from philippines does his pension will get less?? Thanks.
JH
Jeff HarvieJan 16, 2019, 07:02 AM
I couldn't tell you that, sorry. Not my area. He should contact Centrelink in Australia and ask them about his pension.
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Edward George carrDec 11, 2017, 12:23 PM
I met my current Filipino partner online and gradually got to know each other over a 4 year period. I visited her last September for 5 weeks. My question is this… I am a pensioner, can I sponsor my Filipino partner to Aussie on a 3-month Tourist VisaI now and would I be able to then proceed to apply for a partnership visa in order for her to remain in Aussie.
JH
Jeff HarvieDec 11, 2017, 01:49 PM
To answer the first question, yes most likely. I can't say "Yes, it will be successful" because it remains an application and I can't predict the outcome. But most likely yes. Second? Partner visas are very involved, and you need to be married before you may apply. Trying to organise a complicated visa application and a wedding all before a 3 month tourist visa runs out? It won't happen! You will run out of time, or you will submit a substandard application and see a refusal of that application. If you DO want to apply for a partner visa, please complete one of our free online visa assessment forms on the website (top right corner).
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DerekJun 8, 2018, 09:12 AM
Jeff, I'm on disability pension due to my autistic spectrum and been involved with a Filipino women for nearly 4 years, been married for over 15 months as we got married here on tourist visa in first week and got our marriage certificate 3 weeks later, The tough part of partner visa is the financial part as at time of us submitting our partner visa a year ago we showed my savings bank account which had well over 10,000$ in it, Would that help with our application to have that much saved while on pension and I also work part time earning up to 250 a week casual work. When we applied, the wait time was between 15-18 months average., I have traveled to Philippines 20 times in over 3 years as well we put in hundreds of photos of us with family and friends both here in Australia and the Philippines, but I am nervous and scared if our visa gets refused because I'm on a pension even though I have a healthy savings account which is requirements etc
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Jeff HarvieJun 8, 2018, 12:20 PM
I would say around 10% of our sponsors live on pensions, and this has never proved to be an issue even once. I think you can relax if the rest of your application is fine.
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taraJun 8, 2018, 05:05 AM
Exxxx gxxxxx cxxx my partner is a pensioner i had done 2 times tourist visa here in australia.you must to complete 1 year and you can apply de facto visa under partner visa no need to marry your gf you can live together.the immigration payment for partner de facto visa is much expensive . many couples here the girl was married of pinoy but they can avail the de facto visa..
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Jeff HarvieJun 8, 2018, 12:18 PM
Yes, this is correct. But it costs the same as if you married. And it takes more than just living together. Happy to help anyone interested. Please do a free online assessment.
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JonathanNov 16, 2019, 08:14 PM
Hey Jeff I love all of your videos very straight forward answers as opposed to some really hard to understand info elsewhere. This video is now 30 months old can you pls confirm is the information about supporting partner on partner visa while on pension still applicable as I have heard recently there changing the rules? Thanks jon
JH
Jeff HarvieNov 20, 2019, 08:52 AM
Glad you enjoy, and thanks for asking. I have videos and articles going back to 2010, and its impossible to update them all. Yes, confirmed. Still valid. We lodge partner visa applications with sponsors who live on pensions. Never been a problem.
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AndrewJun 25, 2020, 11:52 AM
Hi, Jeff, I've been married to my Filipina wife for 9 years now and we have a lovely little girl who is almost 4 years old. I have been living in the Philippines for 5 years, so yes the relationship is genuine. The issue which I'm concerned about is I've been on a Disability Pension for a number of years, would it be seen to impact on my ability to support my wife and daughter, What are the chances of the Spousal visa been granted. I have already applied for Citizenship by descent for my little girl. How much money would be required by us, We have our own house in Cebu, needless to say, it's quite modest…
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Jeff HarvieJun 26, 2020, 02:35 AM
Hello Andrew. I would say around 5% of our sponsors live on pensions of some sort. It's never been an issue. Please get a free online visa assessment done, and we can see if we can help you.
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JasonApr 5, 2023, 12:20 PM
hi Jeff, I'm on a Dsp living in Australia.. my savings are not much..Like under 5k.. been in a long distance relationship for at least a year now (seen her twice) can show proof. does saving balance and employment (obviously I'm unemployed) have any impact on the visa approval? cheers probably be looking at a spouse visa.. can I get her here on tourist visa first, marry her..then bridge to a spouse visa?? thank you
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Jeff HarvieMay 4, 2023, 01:05 AM
Maybe 5% of our sponsors are on DSP's, Jason. Never been an issue for partner visas. Trying to get her to Australia on a tourist visa…..then starting to prepare a partner visa? This will end in disaster! You will need documents for her from the Philippines, which are hard to organize from inside Australia. And you will run out of time. Please get an assessment and consider becoming our client if you want the best result.
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Brian HamiltonNov 8, 2023, 02:29 AM
Hi Jeff, hopefully you can help me. Firstly, I was involved in a hit/run incident & consequently, I suffered a brain injury, so, sadly, I am on a DSP. Secondly, I was born in Scotland & the family came out on the £10 pound pom scheme, so, my mum & dad did not need a passport. I have known my hopefully, future Filipino wife for 2 years. We chat constantly on fb &video chat, but we are both so desperate to finally be with each other. My question Jeff is this, because I am on a disability support pension, is it possible that I can bring her to Australia, with me sponsoring her ? We have started a business together, which has been running for close to 12 months, regarding pig's, in the Philippines, so a future income is assured. As I have never held any type of passport, I truly do not hope that this will be a detriment to my "hopefully " future wife flying to Australia, as she does have a passport. Sorry to make this so long & complicated, but having never done this before, I truly do hope that if you can't help me, you could possibly point me in the right direction. Thank you Jeff & I will anxiously wait for you're reply. Regard's Brian.
JH
Jeff HarvieNov 8, 2023, 02:34 AM
Hello Brian You WILL need a passport, because you will never get a partner visa (or even a tourist visa) without you visiting her first. Not sure if you are unable to travel? Is that what you're saying? We can try, however I can't make promises. But if you are able to travel, I'd advise you to do so before we do anything. Please go to https://www.downunderassessments.com so I can have a look at your case.

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