Proof the relationship exists
Keep the marriage certificate, relationship registration or de facto history together with the dates that show when the relationship began and how long it has run.
Organise evidence to join your partner on their 485 visa
A subsequent entrant applies for the same Temporary Graduate visa their partner already holds — and the application turns on proof of a genuine married or de facto relationship. Bring that proof into one dated, private workspace.
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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 Temporary Graduate visa 485 is granted
- Subsequent entrant relationship evidenceCurrent guide
- Hold the same 485 visa together in Australia
What to organise for a 485 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 proof of the relationship — including evidence it has existed for at least 12 months before applying or is registered with an Australian state or territory. Organising that proof by date across the familiar financial, household, social and commitment strands keeps the story easy to review.
Shared finances and household
Group joint accounts, transfers, bills, leases and living arrangements with the period each one covers — including any household you shared while your partner studied in Australia.
Social life as a couple
Connect photos, trips, invitations, family occasions and witness material to the events and people they relate to, on both sides of any distance.
Commitment across the move
Organise day-to-day communication, visits, periods apart and your plans for life together in Australia into one continuous timeline.
One case, even while one of you is already in Australia
Many 485 subsequent-entrant couples are split between countries while the application comes together. Invite your partner to the same private case so both of you can add photos, documents and conversations from your own devices before choosing 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 485 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 proof of 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 485 page for the requirements that apply to you.
Can I apply from inside or outside Australia?
Home Affairs currently says subsequent entrants can be in or outside Australia both when they apply and when the decision is made, and that they apply online in ImmiAccount. Confirm the current instructions on the official 485 page before lodging.
How long can a subsequent entrant stay, and what does it cost?
A subsequent entrant receives the same subclass 485 visa as the main holder, so the stay is generally tied to their visa. Charges and processing times change, so use the official 485 page and the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator for current figures rather than relying on this guide.
Can Partner Evidence tell me if my relationship evidence is enough?
No. Partner Evidence organises the material you choose and creates exports. It does not assess eligibility, evidence sufficiency or outcomes. For advice about your application, use the Department of Home Affairs, 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.