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Partner Visa – Journey from Philippines to Australia – Part 2

Jeff Harvie
Jeff Harvie
·2 min read

Chris realises the value of using a Registered Migration Agent for his visa application. Welcome to the SECOND of a series of videos from Chris and Vanessa, clients of Down Under Visa who are starting on the journey to a partner visa from Philippines to Australia.

This is the second video in what is becoming a really informative and insightful "reality TV" series that will show step-by-step what visa applicants go through when preparing an Australian visa application.

In this episode, Chris talks about his reasons for using a Registered Migration Agent and not doing it himself.

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81 Comments

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len wellsMay 19, 2016, 01:39 AM
thank u for video information
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Mike ReganMay 19, 2016, 09:20 AM
Really glad I watched this. I was beginning to have adverse thoughts there for a while, but this video clears up any doubts I might have had. DUV would not be doing their job properly if they were not asking for "more information". Keep up the good work guys. Mike
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Jeff HarvieMay 19, 2016, 09:38 AM
I wish we could get away without asking for more information, Mike. We'd have some spare time, which is something usually in short supply. No, we set a cracking standard with our eyes always on the end result. I hate refusals. Glad the video helped!
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abi noveroJul 6, 2018, 06:36 AM
Good day! In the process you wrote about going in a visitor's visa first, the letter should come from the husband inviting his wife to come to australia to lodge an on-shore visa application? or can it be just a generic letter inviting her for a visit? Please help thanks!
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Jeff HarvieJul 6, 2018, 06:46 AM
Hello Abi. We will give general advice about what visa type suits someone's situation and purpose, and I believe we give this information out more freely than most. I've long preferred to have a well-informed clientele who make decisions based on knowledge rather than confusion. However I'm still a working man like the rest of you. I grew up in a fibro house in the western suburbs of Sydney, and have always needed to earn a living like everyone else. My business is in managing visa applications for Australians with Filipina sweethearts. Please don't ask me how to put a visa application together. That's beyond the scope.
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Ara AlvarezSep 3, 2019, 07:54 AM
Hi just wondering if we can apply de facto visa or offshore partner visa we’ve been 3 years relationship my Australian bf visit me here in the Philippines 4 times a year and I have been in Australia last year for 3 months. Bought house here in the Philippines.
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Jeff HarvieSep 5, 2019, 03:11 AM
If you qualify, yes. But I would need to assess you properly. We have a free assessment form on our website.
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Marilou D. VirayOct 19, 2019, 01:58 PM
Hello Sir , I been married last Aug.10, 2019 with Australian Citizen ,ive never been come to Australia since i met him.But my husband wants me to come in visit him in Australia then we will apply for Spouse or residence visa.my question i can come and visit him?what step we will do first?
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Jeff HarvieOct 21, 2019, 03:46 AM
First step should be to get your case assessed by a Registered Migration Agent and see if we can help you. If you're from Philippines, please look at the top of this page and click on the free visa assessment form link.
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Haidie ItaasFeb 1, 2020, 12:53 PM
Hi Jeff, Blessings? We planned to get married this year here in Philippines. My question: Can I apply an Onshore partner visa on tourist visa, even I already get married here in Philippines?
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Jeff HarvieFeb 4, 2020, 02:31 AM
You may marry in Philippines, and you may apply for an onshore partner visa based on that marriage and on you having a genuine relationship. And you may apply for a partner visa whilst you hold a tourist visa, however that should not have been the primary reason for you to have applied for that tourist visa.
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RpsJul 4, 2019, 04:30 AM
Spouce Visa apply in Australia require to stay hasband n wife togather during Visa process?
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Jeff HarvieJul 4, 2019, 08:16 AM
Your question is a bit vague and I don't know what you mean.
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vernieSep 4, 2019, 01:57 PM
Good day, i have a girlfriend who is living now in autralia,we wish to live together there,but im still married here in philippines but already in separate for how many years, we wish to apply for a de facto relationship,is it posible? How can we start? Do i nees to apply for a tourist visa? How can i stay there for 12 months for us to complete the requirment for de facto?
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Jeff HarvieSep 5, 2019, 03:18 AM
I can't give you that level of advice here in a comments section. I suggest you get a visa assessment and we'll see if we can help you.
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Guy JohnsonSep 8, 2019, 10:54 AM
Hi my name is Guy Johnson and I have met a phillipine women here in Australia on a tourist visa and want to bring her to stay with me on a permanent stay, the catch is she is still married back in the Phillipines but has been separated for over eight years from her husbane
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Jeff HarvieSep 9, 2019, 07:02 AM
Well, you can't marry a married woman. Suggest you get one of our free visa assessments done. There's a link just above this.
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JaysonMar 14, 2021, 02:36 AM
Hi Jeff, how about she is still married in the Philippines but divorced in USA as they are based there, but she is still a filipino citizen. can I apply for fiance or de facto visa to bring her here in australia?
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Jeff HarvieMar 17, 2021, 08:32 AM
As long as she's legally divorced in the US, then no problems. Just don't plan on marrying in the Philippines. They're less understanding about these things than Australia is.
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Brian A.Apr 5, 2021, 06:51 PM
Hi there. My gf who is an Aus citizen wants to get married with me. I am a Filipino and have been to Aus multiple times. Ive only met her last year. What visa suits us and is it ok to get married in Aus or here in the Philippines before applying for a visa? thanks.
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Jeff HarvieApr 6, 2021, 09:49 AM
You can marry in Australia. You can marry in Philippines. You can marry online. Entirely up to you. If you want to know what would suit you and your situation? Get a free visa assessment (https://www.downunderassessments.com) and lets see if we can help you.
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Arliene Rose BautistaJul 26, 2018, 10:03 AM
Can we live together in Australia while we are waiting for our Partner Visa.? Can the applicant for the Partner Visa allowed to study in Australia while waiting for the Partner Visa?
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Jeff HarvieJul 26, 2018, 01:29 PM
If the application is an onshore partner visa, yes. The applicant can remain on a bridging visa during the processing time. And yes, can study. Suggest you get a free visa assessment. The link is on the main page.
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Ronald CamaraNov 26, 2020, 04:24 AM
Do you have a subclass 115 for offshore?
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Jeff HarvieNov 30, 2020, 10:20 AM
There is, with about a 50 year waiting list. I'm serious!
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JasmineNov 17, 2019, 01:58 PM
Hi im on de facto visa but the relationship is not doing well now, If i meet someone to marry me would that let me stay here kn Australia or do i nees to go back to Philippines? One of the migration agent told me said i need to go back to Philippines until the partner visa is approved, if yes may i know why i need to to back ?
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Jeff HarvieNov 20, 2019, 08:54 AM
If your partner visa is not permanent, then you need to declare if your current relationship ends. That's a condition of your visa and your reason for being allowed to remain in Australia.
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SharnAug 24, 2018, 07:31 AM
If I married in the Philippines (Dumaguete City – Negros Oriental.) Am I entitled to apply for the "Offshore Partner Visa" My wife is arriving in Australia (Perth) 26th Aug, she's been given a 12 month multiple point entry Visitors Visa,she will be going back to the Philippines on the 20th November……is she better off applying for the Offshore Partner Visa in the Philippines,or here in Australia whilst here….? Also,how much can I expect to pay for the Offshore Partner Visa.? And if she's successful in gaining her Offshore Partner Visa,can she work straight away if she wants to.? And how long does she need to wait before she can legally become an Australian Citizen.?
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Jeff HarvieAug 24, 2018, 07:36 AM
You apply for an offshore visa when the applicant is offshore. If she comes onshore (ie enters Australia) you apply in Australia for an onshore partner visa. Too many questions for a page comment. I need to know about you and your case before I can advise you further. Can I get you to spare five minutes and do an online visa assessment form? Top right on this page. Then I can get back to you with professional fees and visa application charges, processing times, and some advice about Citizenship.
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Jacqueline gotoSep 6, 2018, 02:18 PM
I'm divorced in japan.but not yet annul here in Philippines,my question is?im married for second time around an Australian citizen,I only visited him in Australia as a Tourist Visa,because of my problem is not yet annul my previous married,hope you can give an advice about this ?my husband want lodge a visa even and Temporary Partner Visa,,I'm worried about this,please help me,I'm stuck in Philippines almost 5years,I don't what to do now,I'm hopeless,thank you
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Jeff HarvieSep 7, 2018, 03:43 AM
Your Japanese divorce (as long as it's completely legal) will be recognised in Australia, Jacqueline. As will your marriage (again, as long as it was a legal marriage). You can apply for a partner visa to Australia, either applied onshore (inside Australia) or offshore (ie i Philippines). Philippines law does not apply to Australian visa applications. I suggest you do a free online visa assessment form on our website and we can advise you further.
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Arliene Rose BautistaSep 29, 2018, 04:01 AM
Hi Jeff, My annulment is still on going and I applied for onshore visa application. Can i apply for a partner visa or de facto relationship? Thank you.
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Jeff HarvieOct 1, 2018, 05:16 AM
You can apply for a partner visa IF you are in an established de facto relationship that is genuine and committed, and if you've been in that committed relationship for 12 months or longer. If not, no you cannot.
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JackyOct 9, 2018, 02:22 AM
Hi i was concern about i am married here in philippines with australian man but we broke up 7yrs already now . I wondering bec my x hubby he bring his live in partner to australia . Is that legal of wha he did ..? they have 2 kids and now they are already in australia last oct 3.. can you explain me pls advice bec i am stuck here in phil not annull yet. thank u..
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Jeff HarvieOct 9, 2018, 06:14 AM
An Australian partner visa may be applied-for based on (a) a married or (b) an established de facto relationship (ie a live-in relationship or common-law relationship). I would say your husband has either divorced you in Australia (which he may do legally) and remarried his new fiancee, or he's been living in a de facto relationship with her and has applied on that basis. Either way it would be legal, or she would not be in Australia with him now.
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Ashley HardwickOct 31, 2019, 10:45 AM
Hi, I'm an Australian citizen who's planning to marry his Fillapino partner on 27 March, 2020 in Cebu. My partner, Renelle is coming to Australia on the 6th December for 3 months on a tourist visa to be with me. We are both flying back to Cebu on the 29th February, 2020. Whats our best visa option as we dont want yo be apart. How much are your services? Thanks, Ashley
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Jeff HarvieOct 31, 2019, 11:15 AM
Hello Ashley. I'm sure we can help you, but it's more than I can explain here in the comments section. We have a free online visa assessment form, where I can give you options and costs. https://www.downunderassessments.com
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Eric MoultonOct 28, 2018, 10:57 AM
For the past few months I have been developing a relationship with a Phillipino male over the internet. We are thinking of moving to the next level and applying for a spouse visa for him to come live in Australia. Are we eligible if we have not lived together in a defacto relationship
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Jeff HarvieOct 29, 2018, 05:08 AM
Your options for a partner visa are: 1. Due to a marriage, or; 2. Due to an established de facto relationship Whilst technically it's possible, trying to prove the existence of an established de facto relationship without having lived together? Not so easy. If you intend marrying, then it would be a lot easier. I suggest you complete a free online visa assessment, which has a link at the top of the website.
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JeDec 12, 2018, 07:50 AM
Hello! I wanted to ask about which process is the best for my situation. My boyfriend, together with his family, migrated to Australia last December 2017 and we're thinking of ways on how to get me there as well. We are considering marriage to make the process easier but is he a permanent resident now that he has spent 12 months in Australia? Thank you so much for your help
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Jeff HarvieDec 13, 2018, 03:02 AM
If he's a permanent resident, he may sponsor you on a partner visa. You need to discuss when and where you wish to marry, then do one of the online visa assessment forms on our website (top right hand corner, you will see the link). I can then tell you what you need to do.
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JOSHJan 15, 2019, 01:29 PM
Hello. Can my sister be my filipinas fiancée's sponsor for me to get us a visa to marry in Australia?
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Jeff HarvieJan 16, 2019, 07:02 AM
No, definitely not. The sponsor must be the one who will marry the applicant. It's written in law.
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AmorJan 29, 2019, 05:14 PM
HI Jeff, I have a boyfriend who has been separated for more than 10 years, we were childhood neighbours, but had not seen each other for decades until last month, after our months of online chatting, we decided to meet but only for 3 days. He has an existing marriage record so i cant marry him in the Philippines, how can he apply for a visit visa if he is currently unemployed?
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Jeff HarvieJan 30, 2019, 03:52 AM
Please use our free online visa assessment form on our website for a tourist visa, Amor. You would need to support him in Australia. Please note though that you cannot marry him in Australia if he's still married. A marriage is a marriage, regardless of where it took place.
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KareamFeb 24, 2019, 10:23 PM
I have been married to an Australian partner for more than 12 months and can not have a relationship because my partner is studying in a country and I work in another country and we agreed to live in Australia after finishing university two years later. Can I offer my partner visa under these conditions? Can I accompany my mother and her sister in the application? They live with me and I take care of them (19 years old is not working – 60 years old does not work for you to have a deceased father's pension)
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Jeff HarvieFeb 25, 2019, 05:41 AM
If your spouse is an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, yes you may apply for a partner visa if you meet all of the requirements. No you cannot include your mother and sister in a partner visa application.
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RosaJun 30, 2019, 03:47 PM
Hi,my bf is a citizen of australia but still live in the same house with his ex wife. My bf wants to apply a de facto visit visa for me for 1 week visit.is it possible to get a visit visa?
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Jeff HarvieJul 1, 2019, 03:57 AM
No such thing as a "de facto visit visa". And I would need to see if you were eligible for a tourist visa first before I could comment. Suggest you do a free online visa assessment form.
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Mae HernandezAug 2, 2019, 03:48 PM
Hi! Me and my boyfriend of five years are both Filipino. He is in Australia for 9 months now and has a student visa. He is planning to take me there as well to come and live with him. Is it possible? If yes, what steps should be taken and what are the requirements needed? Thanks a lot!
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Jeff HarvieAug 3, 2019, 05:25 AM
We dont manage student visas, sorry
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StellaJul 18, 2019, 10:47 AM
Hi Jeff, I’m currently on bridging visa here in Au while waiting for my partner visa. I just found out in preggers and my Aussie partner & I would like to marry here. Is that possible? Or do we have to wait until my temporary visa is granted? Honestly I don’t want my child to be borne as illegitimate. Partner and I are genuinely inlove with each other… why can’t we marry ? Thank you, Stella
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Jeff HarvieJul 19, 2019, 01:05 PM
What type of bridging visa? What visa did you apply for?
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StellaJul 20, 2019, 03:40 AM
Hi Jeff- it’s a BVA. I’m here in AU now. I lodged my Partner visa just 2 months ago.. I didn’t know I cannot marry until temporary PV is granted ?
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Jeff HarvieJul 22, 2019, 06:00 AM
I don't know your circumstances. I would have assumed you were married already. Maybe you applied based on a de facto relationship. I can't advise you properly, so I would rather not try. This is just a comments section, and not a free visa advice service.
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JulybethJul 20, 2019, 03:37 AM
Hi Jeff Iam applying a tourist visa subclass 600 and my partner is a New Zealand who live in Australia for almost 10yrs since 2010 but he is not a Australian citizen is he eligible to be my sponsor? To get a tourist visa granted Because I don’t have a job he supported me since the big inning of our relationship until we got our 1yr old son I’m just confused if I can state in my cover later that the reason why I visit Australia is to visit my partner so we can also apply an onshore partner visa and we can be together for the sake of our son we already been in 3yrs relation we have many evidence to prove it.
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Jeff HarvieJul 22, 2019, 05:58 AM
I can't tell you how to do your own application, sorry. And you shouldn't ask me.
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maritesNov 20, 2019, 08:42 AM
Hello, Good day. I am married with Kiwi but living in Australia. My question is is it possible that he can bring me to Australia even he is not an Australian Citizen? Your answer is really appreciated. Thank you.
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Jeff HarvieNov 20, 2019, 08:56 AM
Most likely yes. It will depend on his status in Australia. Strongly suggest you get a visa assessment done. The link is just above you.
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IssabellaJan 6, 2020, 07:59 AM
Hi Jeff.. I am a filipina married to an Australian citizen with an australian citizen by descent 3month old baby. My question is can i apply just a tourist visa for me and my daughter that is an australian citizen just to see her dad.. Will I be granted a tourist visa. Or will it affect my visa because of my australian citizen daughter.. and because I'm already married to him. The reason why I'm only applying for a tourist visa and not partner visa is because I still have things to get done here first. Will I be granted a tourist visa
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Jeff HarvieJan 8, 2020, 04:40 AM
I can't tell you if you will be successful or not, but with a well-prepared visa application you should do OK. Please complete one of our online visa assessment forms. There’s a link at the top right hand corner.
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BrianJan 5, 2020, 01:59 AM
I am a permenant oz resident , (54 years) but have a criminal record, with NO jail time served, my Filipino partner has NO criminal record. We have known each other for over 3years, being in constant contact through Facebook video chat & talk, I have never been to the Philippines, not having a passport, I came out on my dad's passport in the early 60's, so would their be any issues at all with my future wife eventually coming to Australia on a partner visa ?
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Jeff HarvieJan 8, 2020, 04:40 AM
You will most likely be OK about your criminal record, but I can't tell you absolutely without knowing everything about your case. You cannot however sponsor anyone for a partner visa whom you haven't met in person though. Please complete one of our online visa assessment forms. There’s a link at the top right hand corner.
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MarioJan 29, 2020, 11:39 PM
Hi I am Mario well I have my girlfriend in Negros and I plan to get married to her & bring her here in Australia. I was wanting to know how to go about it and what are the cost involved in bringing my partner here . Is it better to bring her here on a de facto or partner visa & how long does the process take would be highly appreciated from my side thanks.
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Jeff HarvieJan 30, 2020, 03:03 AM
Not something I can answer here on a comments section. Suggest you get a free online visa assessment done. The link is just above you.
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Jamnes McCaskieFeb 21, 2020, 06:32 AM
Hello Jeff I was wondering what the best visa is forty partner and myself to bring her to Australia , we are engaged and have been for over a year we have been in a relationship for 5 years and now want to settle in Australia as man and wife , my partner has a 8 year old boy which I have been active in his life for also 5 years so which is best way to bring them both over here and is adoption available in the Philippines Thanks Jeff
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Jeff HarvieFeb 21, 2020, 07:58 AM
Adoption means you need to have been living in Philippines for 3 years, and it requires usually several years of going back and forth to the court to do it. At the end of the day, it's not needed at all. Bring him to Australia and you can change his name to yours with a simple form and a couple of hundred dollars. Suggest you complete the assessment form at the bottom of the article, and I'll explain all your options.
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SusieFeb 25, 2020, 10:29 AM
Hi Jeff, Good day my husband and I married here in the Philippines. Is it ok to apply a tourist visa for me to be with him in Australia and apply again whatever VISA that are soutable for me after my tourist visa expired? Is it possible also to apply a permanent visa for me in Australia?
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Jeff HarvieFeb 26, 2020, 06:02 AM
Suggest that you complete an online visa assessment form (you can see the link on this page), and I can go over your options.
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IrylJan 20, 2021, 03:40 AM
Hi Jeff, how are you? I’m a Filipina married to an australian citizen , we married in the Phillipines only., and stayed in Australia for 10years , until we divorced in Australia , and after a year and half I felt Inlove to a man in the philippines, My question is , Are we allowed to get married in Australia ? And apply him a visa to stay with me?
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Jeff HarvieJan 29, 2021, 01:05 AM
I can't see a problem. Please do a free visa assessment.
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Shane and JeannieNov 4, 2021, 07:15 PM
Gday Jeff , After watching videos on your site about online Utah wedding, my Girl and I have decided to get married online on the 28/11/2021. I was wondering if its possible for you to prepare my wife to be and her daughter (8 years old ), an onshore partner visa from your location in the Philippines aswell as a visitor / tourist visa for them. Then submit the onshore partner visa a few days later for us , once she and her daughter have arrived here on the visitors visa ? Great Web site you have put together here , been very helpful and informative , thank you . Kind regards Shane Oreo .
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Jeff HarvieNov 24, 2021, 07:09 AM
It takes more than a few days to prepare an effective partner visa, Shane. But yes I imagine we can help you. Our location is never an issue, as we lodge everything electronically. Suggest you go to our assessment page and complete a free visa assessment so I know what your situation is. https://www.downunderassessments.com
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NavjotDec 16, 2023, 05:43 AM
Hello, my girlfriend is in Russia and we have an online relationship and we are intending to marry … I am a permanent resident of Australia and we have decided to commit to each other and she wants to Come and live with me … In this case, what is the best plan of action. how can I bring her in here ….
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Jeff HarvieJan 22, 2024, 07:00 AM
You can look at our website and study up on visa options. I don't manage visas from Russia, so I can't help you sorry.
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MargieSep 30, 2024, 02:44 PM
Hi. Can we lodge a partner visa application while waiting for the release of our marriage certificate from the Philippines?
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Jeff HarvieOct 1, 2024, 12:11 AM
You can, but you're taking a risk. It's your decision.
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Charity CastroMar 8, 2025, 12:16 AM
Hi Jeff, My boyfriend and I are dating for nearly two years and will get married on May 28th of this year. I am on a student visa which will expire in May 2026 and my last course will be finished this year in August. I was wondering if I need to finish my visa and enroll another course to fill in the gap from Sept to May before we can apply for a partner visa or if we can lodge partner visa before my course finishes this August. We’re not living in together due to my faith beliefs, but we do hangout together every week, he even visited Philippines to meet my parents and asked for their blessings. Hope you can help us!
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Jeff HarvieMar 17, 2025, 02:56 AM
You must comply with the conditions of an existing student visa
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David BancroftOct 16, 2025, 08:38 AM
I'm looking my partner from Cambodia to Australia to live. I'm at the cost of doing partner visa?
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Jeff HarvieOct 21, 2025, 10:29 AM
Please go to https://www.downunderassessments.com and I can tell you all that you need to know.

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