Proof the relationship exists
Keep the marriage certificate, relationship registration or de facto history in one place, connected to the dates that show when the relationship began and how it developed.
Organise evidence to join your partner on a Student visa
A partner joining a student in Australia applies for the same Student visa 500 as a subsequent entrant — and needs clear, dated proof of a genuine married or de facto relationship. Keep that proof organised in one private workspace.
Independent organisation software — not a government service or immigration adviser
Where this stage sits
The stages connect, but the evidence task changes. Keep the history you have already organised, then add what has happened since.
- Your partner's Student visa 500 is granted, with you declared
- Subsequent entrant relationship evidenceCurrent guide
- Join them in Australia for the rest of their study
What to organise for a 500 subsequent entrant application
Home Affairs asks a married partner for a marriage certificate or other evidence the marriage is valid in Australia, and a de facto partner for documents showing the relationship — including evidence it has existed for at least 12 months before applying or is registered with an Australian state or territory. Dated financial, household, social and commitment material makes that relationship history straightforward to review.
Shared finances and household
Group joint accounts, transfers, bills, leases and any time you lived together with the period each document covers — before the studies, during them, or both.
Social life as a couple
Connect photos, trips, invitations, family events and witness material to the moments they belong to, so the social history reads in sequence.
Commitment while apart
Organise everyday communication, visits, periods apart and your plans for living together in Australia into one continuous, dated timeline.
Build the history together from two countries
While the student studies in Australia and the partner prepares to join them, both can add material to the same private case — photos, documents and imported conversations meeting on one timeline before you select what to export.
Collect what already exists
Bring in photos, documents and a WhatsApp export from the devices and folders where you already keep them.
Connect dates and context
Group related material into events, link it to your relationship timeline and keep the original context easy to find.
Export your selection
Choose what belongs in a pack and generate organised PDFs plus a complete downloadable archive.
Questions about organising evidence for this stage
Partner Evidence helps you organise information and documents you provide. It does not assess visa eligibility, determine whether your evidence is sufficient or provide personalised immigration advice. For immigration advice, consider consulting a registered migration agent or Australian legal practitioner. Disclaimer
What relationship evidence does a 500 subsequent entrant partner provide?
Home Affairs asks married partners for a marriage certificate or other evidence the marriage is valid in Australia. De facto partners provide documents showing the relationship plus evidence it existed for at least 12 months before applying, or that it is registered with a participating Australian state or territory. Check the current Student visa page for the requirements that apply to you.
What if I was not declared in my partner's original student application?
Home Affairs currently says family members who were not declared are generally not eligible for a Student visa to join the student, unless they became a family member after the visa was granted. Otherwise the student may need to apply for a new Student visa that includes them and explain the omission. Check the official page or seek advice from an authorised adviser for your situation.
Do subsequent entrants need more than relationship evidence?
Yes. Home Affairs currently requires every subsequent entrant to attach evidence of financial capacity, and family members must meet health and character requirements and hold adequate health insurance. Those documents sit outside the relationship story, but keeping them organised alongside it helps. Check the current official checklist for your application.
Can Partner Evidence assess or lodge my subsequent entrant application?
No. Partner Evidence organises the material you choose and creates exports. It does not access ImmiAccount, assess eligibility or evidence sufficiency, or lodge anything with Home Affairs. For advice, use the Department, a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner.
Read the other visa evidence guides
Each guide focuses on a different application setting or stage, so the pages stay useful without repeating the same checklist.
Keep the whole relationship history in one private case
Start with the material you already have. You can see how the workspace works before paying, then unlock one relationship case with a one-time payment.