5 things to know about Australian partner visas during the pandemic

Applying for a Partner Visa is still possible during the pandemic – here's what you should know about Australian Partner Visas in the COVID-19 Era.

1. More placements are available for Partner Visas in FY 2020/21

Placements for Partner Visas increased to 72,300 people for Australia's 2020/21 Migration Program, which is the bulk of the 77,300 placements available in the Family Stream. In contrast, in 2019-20, the migration program delivered 37,118 Partner Visa placements and in pre-pandemic 2018-19, there were 38,918 Partner Visa placements delivered. Australia's COVID-19 Pandemic recovery plans aim to facilitate family reunion – particularly for partners, and this is reflected in the migration program planning levels.