L5.5 Spouses or de facto partners and... (01/10/1999)

L5.5 Spouses or de facto partners and dependent children of holders of limited purpose visas or permits

1. Spouses or de facto partners of holders of limited purpose visas or permits issued or granted for the purpose of study may be issued with limited purpose visas or granted limited purpose permits, the express purpose being to accompany the visa or permit holder, for the currency of the spouse or partner's visa or permit.
2. To be eligible for a limited purpose visa or permit, spouses or de facto partners must be in a genuine and stable relationship. For de facto partners the couple must also have been living together in a genuine and stable relationship for at least 2 years immediately before the application is assessed.
3. Dependent children of holders of limited purpose visas or permits issued or granted for the purpose of study may be issued with limited purpose visas or granted limited purpose permits, the express purpose being to accompany the visa or permit holder, for the currency of the parent's visa or permit.

L5.5.1 Definition of 'genuine and stable relationship'

The definition of 'genuine and stable relationship' in E4.5.1 applies to limited purpose entry, with any necessary modifications.

L5.5.5 Evidential requirements

The provisions of E4.5.5 apply to limited purpose entry, with any necessary modifications.

Effective 01/10/1999