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Here\u2019s Your Complete Practical Guide - Compiled from real cases, with clear steps \u2014 worth saving."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Compiled from real cases, with clear steps \u2014 worth saving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve received many enquiries recently:\u201cMy 485 visa has already been granted. Can I still add my partner now?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is YES.This guide covers all requirements, processes and document checklists specifically for the scenario: primary applicant already approved, adding a partner later. Purely practical information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Basic Eligibility: What Does the Secondary Applicant Need?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application can be lodged either onshore or offshore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No English test required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must pass health examination and police clearance\n(police certificate from any third country where you lived for 12 months or more is required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">2. How to Prepare Relationship Evidence?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Home Affairs recognises two types of eligible relationships:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Case 1: Married or registered de facto relationship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 12-month cohabitation requirement is not mandatory,but you still need to provide evidence proving the relationship is genuine and continuing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Case 2: Unmarried and not registered de facto<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally requires evidence of at least 12 months of cohabitation.Insufficient documentation often leads to a request for further information or visa refusal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip:Even with a registered relationship, it\u2019s safer to prepare at least 6 months of shared household evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Lodgement Options Based on Current Locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Primary applicant in Australia, secondary applicant offshore\u2192 Must wait until primary applicant is approved, then lodge a separate application for the partner (this is the \u201cadd later\u201d method)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both primary and secondary applicants in Australia\u2192 Can apply together, or add the partner after the primary visa is granted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note:Fees vary by lodgement method.The secondary visa validity is tied to the primary applicant\u2019s visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Document Checklist for Adding a Partner to 485\n(Compiled from actual successful cases)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2460 Identity &amp; Basic Documents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Secondary applicant\u2019s passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth certificate (notarised)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National ID card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel records (passport entry\/exit stamps)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2461 Police Checks &amp; Health<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chinese police clearance certificate (notarised)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Australian AFP national police check<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health examination (usually notified by the Department; recommended to prepare in advance)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2462 Core Relationship Evidence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Marriage certificate or registered de facto certificate (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rental lease in both names (Australia or overseas)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joint bank account statements (minimum 6 months recommended)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utility bills (electricity, gas, water) in both names<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mail or delivery records to the same address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flight tickets and hotel bookings for shared travel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Couple photos (preferably with family or friends)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2463 Supporting Statement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Love story: 800\u20131000 words\nCovers relationship timeline, long-distance or cohabitation experience, future plans, supported by photos and evidence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2464 Insurance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>OVHC (Overseas Visitor Health Cover)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q1: Does the secondary applicant have to be in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Australia?No. Application can be lodged directly from overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q2: Does the secondary applicant need IELTS or PTE?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No English test is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q3: Who creates the ImmiAccount for the 485 secondary applicant?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The secondary applicant registers their own account and lodges the application independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q4: Can the secondary applicant work full-time once the bridging visa is active?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, full-time work is permitted once the bridging visa is in effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q5: What if the relationship ends?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The secondary applicant can cancel their own visa voluntarily.This will not affect the primary applicant\u2019s visa.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u771f\u5b9e\u6848\u4f8b\u6574\u7406\uff0c\u6b65\u9aa4\u6e05\u6670\uff0c\u5efa\u8bae\u6536\u85cf \u6700\u8fd1\u6536\u5230\u4e0d\u5c11\u670b\u53cb\u7684\u54a8\u8be2\uff1a\u201c\u6211\u7684485\u7b7e\u8bc1\u5df2\u7ecf\u6279\u4e0b\u6765\u4e86\uff0c\u73b0\u5728\u60f3\u5e26\u4e0a\u53e6\u4e00\u534a\uff0c\u8fd8\u80fd [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":997,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-996","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-success-stories"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u622a\u5c4f2026-04-10-\u4e0a\u534811.16.08.png",1016,602,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u622a\u5c4f2026-04-10-\u4e0a\u534811.16.08-150x150.png",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u622a\u5c4f2026-04-10-\u4e0a\u534811.16.08-300x178.png",300,178,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u622a\u5c4f2026-04-10-\u4e0a\u534811.16.08-768x455.png",768,455,true],"large":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u622a\u5c4f2026-04-10-\u4e0a\u534811.16.08.png",1016,602,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u622a\u5c4f2026-04-10-\u4e0a\u534811.16.08.png",1016,602,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u622a\u5c4f2026-04-10-\u4e0a\u534811.16.08.png",1016,602,false],"trp-custom-language-flag":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u622a\u5c4f2026-04-10-\u4e0a\u534811.16.08-18x12.png",18,12,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"EBP Immigration Consulting","author_link":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/author\/ebp-immigration-consulting\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"\u771f\u5b9e\u6848\u4f8b\u6574\u7406\uff0c\u6b65\u9aa4\u6e05\u6670\uff0c\u5efa\u8bae\u6536\u85cf \u6700\u8fd1\u6536\u5230\u4e0d\u5c11\u670b\u53cb\u7684\u54a8\u8be2\uff1a\u201c\u6211\u7684485\u7b7e\u8bc1\u5df2\u7ecf\u6279\u4e0b\u6765\u4e86\uff0c\u73b0\u5728\u60f3\u5e26\u4e0a\u53e6\u4e00\u534a\uff0c\u8fd8\u80fd&hellip;","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/996","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=996"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/996\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":998,"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/996\/revisions\/998"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/997"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=996"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=996"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=996"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}