If you are in a genuine, continuing and exclusive relationship with an Australian citizen, PR, or eligible NZ citizen –there is a visa for you!
The type of visa that you will need to apply for will depend on where your partner (applicant) is located and on the status of the relationship.
The Permanent Partner visa comes in two stages. A temporary partner visa (first stage) is granted first and if the genuine relationship continues until 2 years after the first original application was lodged - a permanent visa can then be granted by the Department of Home Affairs upon application.