Frequently Asked Questions
- What does it mean if I have a no further stay clause (8503) stamped on my tourist visa?
- If I or my partner are HIV positive how will that affect my application for Partner Visa?
- If I have previously sponsored a partner or been sponsored as a partner what limitations apply for subsequent sponsorship?
- What fees and Charges apply when making a Partner Visa Application?
If condition 8503 has been imposed on your visa, you will see the code '8503' listed under the conditions on the visa label in your passport. Generally it means you cannot apply for another visa (other than a protection visa or a temporary visa of a specified kind) to extend your stay while you are in Australia. However once you depart Australia condition 8503 will expire and not prevent you from applying for other visasin the future. There is provision to waive the condition but only in limited circumstances. For more details Read more...
If you are found to be HIV positive, a decision on your application is considered on the same grounds as any other pre-existing medical condition, ie. the main factor to be taken into account is the cost of the condition to Australia's health care and community services. Standard pre and post-test counselling must be provided by your panel doctor. Read more...
Your partner's visa application may be refused if you are affected by certain sponsorship limitations relating to previously successful partner applications. These include if you:
• have previously sponsored or nominated* 2 or more persons as a fiancé (e) or partner for migration to Australia (including sponsorships/nominations you may have withdrawn but your former fiancé (e) or partner obtained permanent residence on family violence grounds); or
• have sponsored another fiancé (e) or partner within the last 5 years; or
• were sponsored as a fiancé (e) or partner yourself within the last 5 years.
* Prior to 1 July 2002, persons who applied in Australia for migration to Australia as a partner were 'nominated' by their partner. Those who applied outside Australia as a fiancé (e) or partner were 'sponsored.
Fees and charges are changing regularly and are detailed on DIAC form 990i, in particular on page 5. Read more...
