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If you are inside Australia as a lawful non-citizen who has suffered a relationship breakdown due to family violence, you may qualify to remain in Australia as a lawful non-citizen

Visas for which family violence provisions apply

  • Partner (Permanent) (SC 100) visa
  • Partner (Temporary) (SC 820) visa
  • Partner (Residence) (SC 801) visa
  • Dependent Child (Temporary) (SC 445) visa
  • Global Talent (SC 858) visa

 

You must:

  • Be inside Australia
  • Provide evidence of the family violence suffered
  • Have suffered the family violence whilst the marriage or de facto relationship existed
  • Have suffered the family violence committed by your spouse and not a third party such as for example your spouse’s family members
  • Have suffered physical, emotional or psychological violence

 

You will

  • Not have your visa cancelled
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