Can a De Facto Partner Join a Subclass 482 Visa Holder? Australia Subsequent Entrant Guide
案例解析：持482簽證男友，女友可否申請後續入境簽證赴澳？政策法規完整解讀
A fact-checked guide to Australia’s subclass 482 subsequent entrant route for a spouse or de facto partner, covering family-unit eligibility, sponsor consent, relationship evidence, health, character, insurance and common legal traps.
A fact-checked guide to Australia’s subclass 482 subsequent entrant route for a spouse or de facto partner, covering family-unit eligibility, sponsor consent, relationship evidence, health, character, insurance and common legal traps.
The short answer
A girlfriend cannot join merely because her boyfriend holds a subclass 482 visa. She may lodge a separate subclass 482 subsequent entrant application if she qualifies as his spouse or de facto partner and therefore as a member of his family unit.
The sponsor linked to the most recent approved nomination must agree in writing to include the family member. The applicant must also meet the applicable health, character, insurance and other visa requirements. Grant is assessed case by case.
What must be proved
For a de facto claim, the evidence should show a genuine and continuing relationship, a mutual commitment to a shared life to the exclusion of all others, and that the couple live together or are not permanently separated.
The legal duration rule and any exception must be checked carefully. A registered relationship can be relevant, but neither registration nor a stack of joint documents replaces the need to establish the relationship as a whole.
Evidence and process
Common evidence includes joint bank activity, bills, a lease or mortgage, correspondence to the same address, travel and photographs, statements from friends or family, and a clear relationship chronology. Quality, continuity and consistency matter more than volume.
The application is lodged through ImmiAccount. Police certificates, health examinations, translations, biometrics or further information may be requested. Applicants should follow the personalised checklist rather than assume every case has identical documents.
Rights and limits
The Home Affairs page states that a subsequent entrant can live, work and study in Australia and travel while the visa is valid. The grant letter and VEVO remain the authoritative sources for the conditions attached to the individual visa.
This is not a permanent partner visa. The family member’s status remains connected to the primary visa holder, and any later permanent-residence pathway requires a separate application and fresh eligibility assessment.
This article reflects official material checked on 27 July 2026 and provides general information only. It is not Australian immigration or legal advice and does not guarantee a visa outcome.
Applicants with a relationship under 12 months, prolonged periods apart, previous marriages, child-custody issues, refusals, health or character concerns should obtain case-specific advice from an OMARA-registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner.