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Partner visas in Australia: Things you need to know before applying

Love takes time and commitment - so does applying for a partner visa for Australia. Here's what you need to know.

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É recomendado adicionar o parceiro já na primeira aplicação para o visto de estudante. Source: Getty Images/Kondo Photography

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1. A partner visa is expensive.

Partner and Prospective Marriage visas in Australia are some of the most expensive in the world. As a matter of fact, these visas have increased over four-fold over the past five years.  

In 2018, both visas sit at a base fee of $7160 each. Another $3585 is charged for every additional applicant over 18 years of age, and $1,795 for every applicant under 18.

Aside from the application fee, an applicant must also pay for a police check (which could cost as much as $50), and a medical examination (which costs anywhere from $220 to $280, depending on where you live and what exams you may need to take).

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