There are several visas available to people in a relationship with an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an Eligible New Zealand citizen. Your partner needs to sponsor you for the application. If your application is successful, you will be granted a temporary visa. After 2 years, you may be eligible for permanent residence, if you continue to meet the requirements of the visa. (Depending on the length of your relationship, you may be eligible for the permanent visa without having to wait for 2 years).
