Proof of Funds for Partner Visa Australia: Is There an Amount?
Proof of funds for an Australian partner visa: Home Affairs publishes no savings threshold. This covers the four categories it assesses, what financial aspects covers, the examples it lists, the sponsor's obligation and the de facto 12-month rule, as at October 2026. Figures as at October 2026.
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- 0:00 Partner visa proof of funds: no fixed amount
- 0:13 The four categories assessed
- 0:35 Examples Home Affairs lists
- 0:58 If you live in different countries
- 1:11 De facto: the 12-month rule
- 1:24 No joint tax return in Australia
- 1:35 The second stage
- 1:47 Looking for a savings figure?
- 1:58 Where to read more
Transcript
Proof of funds for an Australian partner visa: Home Affairs' partner visa pages publish no fixed amount. So what financial evidence does it look at?
Instead of an amount, the department assesses the relationship in four categories. Financial aspects are the first.
The regulations list what financial aspects covers: joint real estate or major assets, joint liabilities, pooling of resources, any legal obligation between you, and sharing of day-to-day expenses.
Home Affairs lists examples of finance evidence. A joint bank account is one example, not a mandatory item.
The sponsor has a stated obligation. Home Affairs says a sponsor must assist the applicant and any included family members, financially and with their accommodation. Its pages publish no minimum sponsor income.
Couples living apart usually can't show joint accounts or leases. Individual statements with transfers between you, flights paid for visits and shared costs during visits are examples of financial evidence.
For de facto partners, you usually need at least 12 months in the relationship immediately before applying. It doesn't apply if you register the relationship, or show compelling and compassionate circumstances.
Australia has no joint tax return, so each partner's own tax records are what's available. They can show a shared address or the relationship, where they exist.
You're eligible for the permanent stage to be assessed 2 years after you applied. Home Affairs says you'll need to provide additional documents then, and the same four categories apply.
Many people search for a savings figure. There isn't one for the partner visa itself. What's assessed is how your finances show a genuine, continuing relationship.
The full guide, with the official sources, is on migratio.com.au. The link is in the description. And if you'd like to talk it through, you can compare registered migration agents there, and see their fees before you book anything.
Short versions
- Partner visa: how much money do you need to show? (0:32)
- Do you need a joint bank account for a partner visa? (0:31)
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