28/04/2026
PART 3 – the evidence categories for the Australian partner visa 🐨📑
Before I start, a quick disclaimer:
I am not a lawyer and do not give legal advice - I’m simply sharing my personal journey and what I’ve learned along the way.
One of the biggest surprises for me was realizing how much evidence is actually required for this visa. It’s not just about saying you’re in a relationship - you need to show proof of your shared life together in different areas, not just romantic statements.
Generally, the partner visa requires evidence across four main categories:
1️⃣ Financial 💰
Examples: joint bank account statements, shared bills or expenses, money transfers, joint purchases like furniture or travel.
2️⃣ Household 🏠
Examples: lease agreements, proof of living at the same address, utility bills in both names, mail addressed to both partners.
3️⃣ Social 👩🏼🤝👨🏻
Examples: photos together over time, trips taken together, invitations addressed to both of you, statements from friends and family.
4️⃣ Commitment ❤️
Examples: personal statements about your relationship and future plans, communication history, proof of visits when living apart, plans for the future together.
Additionally, there is a lot of personal Information and documents required such as a travel history of the last 10 years, birth certificates, medical and police checks, the complete family tree data up to your grandparents including step-family (including marriage- and birthdates), employer and education history etc.
For me, understanding these categories helped me structure our documents and made the process feel much less overwhelming. It’s definitely time-consuming, but once you start organizing everything, it becomes a lot clearer.
In the last 2 videos, I shared more about timelines, costs, and things that surprised me during this journey, make sure to check them out ✨🫶🏼