Adding Your Partner to a Student Visa (Subclass 500)
Student visa holders can add a spouse or de facto partner as a secondary applicant — onshore or offshore — with matching work rights and visa expiry.
What's included
- ✓ Partner must have been declared on the original Student visa application
- ✓ Process is straightforward when prior disclosure exists
- ✓ Partner receives Student visa with identical expiry date
Frequently asked questions
Can my partner be overseas when I apply to add them?
Yes — your partner can be inside or outside Australia at application time. Location doesn't affect eligibility.
What work rights will my partner have?
Your partner inherits the work rights of your Student visa — currently 48 hours per fortnight during study periods, unrestricted during scheduled breaks.
What if my partner wasn't disclosed originally?
If your partner was not declared on your original application, simple addition is not possible. Specialist migration advice is essential to resolve this — typically via a new partner application path.
When does my partner's visa expire?
Your partner's Student visa expires on the same date your own Student visa expires.
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