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Partner visa
I am about to start the process of a partner visa having been with my Australian partner for over 7 years now. The trouble I am having is the fees. Is their an immigration agency that will not charge if my visa is unsuccessful. I have the money for the visa but would hate to loose it all if my application was unsuccessful. I’m looking for someone that will only charge if successfull. Last option I have as over 45 and can no longer get working visa.
Any help will be greatly appreciated
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Hi Theresa,
Thanks for your post, and welcome to Oz Visa Forum ☺️ It’s great to hear that you’ve been in a long-term relationship, which will definitely support your Partner visa (subclass 820/801 or 309/100) application, depending on whether you’re applying from inside or outside Australia.
Regarding your question, most migration agents charge for their time and expertise, regardless of the outcome, so it’s rare to find one who works on a “no win, no fee” basis for partner visas.
However, a few smaller or niche agencies might offer payment plans or partial refund guarantees, but these are not common and need to be approached with caution.
The visa application charge (VAC) for the Partner visa is significant, currently $8,850 AUD, and that fee goes to the Department of Home Affairs, not to your migration agent. Unfortunately, if the visa is refused, that fee is not refunded.
If you’re confident in your relationship evidence and your circumstances are straightforward, you might consider applying without an agent.
The Department of Home Affairs provides detailed guidance:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/partner-onshore and we’re also happy to guide you and point you to the right resources as much as we can here.
Ultimately, if you’re unsure or have complexities (e.g. previous visa issues, limited documentation), a Registered Migration Agent (RMA) can be very helpful.we do have one we can refer you to for an initial assessment though there is a charge for this service.
Alternatively, can search for licensed RMAs here:
I hope this gives you some direction, Theresa. Feel free to ask any questions about the process.. we’re here to help. 🙂
Warm regards,
Mark
immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
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