As the name suggests, this is a visa for married partners (i.e. opposite-sex spouses) and de facto partners (including those in a same-sex relationship).

Following are the types of relationships and the visas that correspond to them:

• - Intended marriage (fiance(e)): Prospective Marriage visa.
• - Married (de jure) relationship: Partner visa
• - De facto partner relationship: (including a same-sex relationship): Partner visa