Partner Visa Evidence Checklist: Complete Document List 2025

This article is general information only and does not constitute migration or legal advice; requirements can change and individual circumstances vary, so consider seeking advice from a registered migration agent or legal practitioner.

Last Updated: January 2026

Why this checklist matters

Partner visa decisions are evidence-driven. The Department considers the full circumstances of your relationship and must weigh evidence across four areas: the financial aspects, the nature of your household, the social aspects, and your commitment to each other. This checklist organizes documents around those four pillars so your evidence is easy to review and clearly shows a genuine, ongoing partnership.

This guide is general information only. Your exact document list depends on your visa stream, location, and circumstances. Use this checklist to prepare evidence, then confirm the required documents in your ImmiAccount application.

Before you start: confirm your document list

ImmiAccount will tell you which documents you must attach for your application. Start there and use this checklist to make sure you cover each pillar with clear, consistent evidence. If any documents are not in English, include both the translation and the original language document.

The four pillars at a glance

Think of your evidence as four folders that work together:

Financial aspects: how you share money, assets, liabilities, and expenses.
Nature of the household: how you live together and share domestic responsibilities.
Social aspects: how you present your relationship to family, friends, and the wider community.
Commitment to each other: the long-term intention and mutual support in your partnership.

The strongest applications show evidence in all four areas and cover a reasonable period of time, not just a single point in time.

Evidence checklist by pillar

1) Financial aspects

This pillar focuses on joint ownership, shared financial responsibility, and pooling of resources. Look for documents that show both names, the same address, and a pattern of shared finances over time.

Evidence examples:

Joint utility bills or household accounts in both names.
Joint bank account statements showing regular shared use.
Joint loan documents for major assets (car, furniture, appliances).
A joint mortgage or joint lease agreement.

What makes this strong: the documents clearly show shared financial commitments, not just one-off transactions.

2) Nature of the household

This pillar is about how you run your home and demonstrate a shared domestic life. Evidence should show you live together and share household responsibilities.

Evidence examples:

A statement explaining how you share housework and household duties.
Bills in both names at the same address.
Mail addressed to each of you at the same address.
Documents showing joint responsibility for children.
Documents proving your living arrangements (for example, a lease or property records).

What makes this strong: evidence that connects your names to the same address and shows practical, day-to-day sharing of responsibilities.

3) Social aspects

This pillar looks at how your relationship is recognized socially and how you participate in social life together. Evidence should show that you present as a couple to others.

Evidence examples:

Joint invitations or proof you go out together.
Proof you have friends in common.
Proof you told relevant government, public, or commercial bodies about your relationship.
Evidence of joint sporting, cultural, or social activities.
Evidence you have traveled together.

What makes this strong: evidence drawn from different settings (family, friends, community activities, and travel) rather than a single context.

4) Commitment to each other

This pillar focuses on mutual commitment and the intention to live together on a long-term basis. Evidence should demonstrate emotional support, knowledge of each other, and shared future planning.

Evidence examples:

Proof you know each other's background, family, or personal details.
Proof you have combined personal matters (for example, shared plans or arrangements).
Wills or other documents that show your partner is a beneficiary.
Proof you stayed in touch during periods apart.
Evidence of your day-to-day communication.

What makes this strong: a mix of historical and recent evidence showing continuity and shared future plans.

How to choose strong evidence

Aim for documents that are:

Clear: both names and dates are visible and match the address you claim.
Consistent: evidence points to the same story across time.
Balanced: each pillar is represented, not just one or two.
Relevant: the document actually demonstrates the point you are making.

If you have periods of separation for work, study, or family reasons, add a short explanation and include evidence showing you maintained contact and continued to function as a couple.

Common pitfalls to avoid

Small presentation issues can weaken otherwise strong evidence. Avoid these common mistakes:

Submitting documents that do not show both names or a clear date.
Relying on multiple copies of the same type of evidence instead of variety.
Providing large bundles of screenshots without context or labels.
Forgetting translations for non-English documents or omitting the originals.
Leaving long gaps in your timeline with no explanation.

How to organize your evidence pack

Build a timeline. List key relationship milestones and ensure your documents cover the timeline without large unexplained gaps.
Group by pillar. Create four sections and add a short note at the start of each section describing what the evidence shows.
Use simple file names. A format like 2025-03-Joint-Bank-Statement.pdf makes it easy to review.
Avoid duplication. A smaller number of strong documents is better than many repetitive items.
Check translations. Include translations and originals for any non-English documents.

Quick checklist (print and tick)

Financial: joint bills, joint bank statements, joint loan documents, joint lease or mortgage.
Household: shared housework statement, joint bills and mail, evidence of shared address, evidence of joint child responsibility.
Social: joint invitations, shared friends, social activities, travel together, relationship notified to relevant bodies.
Commitment: knowledge of each other, combined personal matters, wills/beneficiaries, contact during separation, day-to-day communication.

Final reminder

This checklist is a practical guide, not a substitute for the specific document list in your ImmiAccount application. Always confirm the exact items you must attach for your visa type and circumstances, and include translations for any documents not in English. Once your evidence is organized and clearly labeled, your application is easier to review and more likely to be assessed quickly.