Australia Visa Information - Bangladesh - Visa Types - Family

The information on this page is specific to applicants in Bangladesh.

Who should apply?

Prospective Marriage (subclass 300)

This visa is for applicants who are engaged to and intend to marry their sponsor after arrival in Australia. The sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen.

Spouse/Partner Migration (subclass 309/100)

This visa is for applicants already who are married to their sponsor and is and is in a genuine and continuing marital relationship. The sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen.

Further information on what documents can be provided to evidence a ‘genuine and continuing’ relationship, please click here

Interviews

As part of the assessment process, applicants for spouse visas may be interviewed by a visa officer. Interviews are conducted in Bangla or English.

The purpose of the interview is to collect information that may be relevant to the assessment of your application. Interviews take approximately one hour. While you may be asked questions of a personal nature, the sole purpose of these questions is to gather information on whether you meet the criteria for the class of visa you have applied for. The questions are not intended to be intrusive.

SETTLEMENT INFORMATION

Comprehensive information for all new arrivals to Australia can be accessed on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website

VISA APPLICATION
PROCESS

Step 1

Select a visa subclass which is appropriate for the purpose of your travel to Australia and download the relevant visa application form.

Please note: You can also obtain a visa application form at the Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC).

Step 2

Your visa application may require supporting documentation For a list of supporting documentation required for your visa; see the checklist under the relevant visa category. Gather together required supporting documentation for your application.

To avoid possible delays, you should include all relevant information and additional documentation in support of your application at the time of lodgment (see the checklist under the relevant visa category)

Step 3

Walk in to AVAC to lodge your application and submit your biometrics.

Step 4

Lodge your visa application and submit your biometric data at an AVAC. The Australian Visa Office may contact you to request additional information.

Step 5

Important note for visa applicants:

To make a valid application, applicants must lodge a complete and signed application form for the appropriate visa class, pay the appropriate visa application charge and provide their biometrics. Application forms for persons aged under 18 years must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

All supporting documents and information should be submitted together with the application. Any documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

To avoid possible delays, you should include all relevant information and additional documentation in support of your application at the time of lodgment (documents required see the checklist available under the relevant visa category).

If you do not provide all the specified documentation at the time you lodge your application a decision may be made on the basis of the available information. Australian migration legislation permits a decision to be taken at any time after the application has been lodged.

You may be charged a courier cost for any additional documents which you subsequently submit to the Australian Visa Apllication Centre.

Step 6

Apply early and travel on time