Partner visas · Consultation · MARN 1576536
Partner visa consultation
A partner visa is one of the largest single applications most families make: the charge alone is A$11,710. In a partner visa consultation, Keshab Chapagain, a registered migration agent since 2015 (MARN 1576536) with more than 10 years and hundreds of cases, works through which partner visa fits you, what your relationship evidence needs to show, and what to fix before you lodge.
By Keshab Chapagain, registered migration agent (MARN 1576536) since 2015 · WIDEN, Sydney · Reviewed November 2026
Keshab Chapagain · MARN 1576536 · Registered since 2015 - Consultation
- A$330 · 30 min · or A$550 · 60 min
- Credited
- In full if you engage us
- Visa charge (820/801)
- A$11,710
- Where
- Zoom worldwide · Campsie office
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About the CPD →Who this is for
- Married or de facto couples where one partner is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
- Engaged couples deciding between the offshore partner visa and the prospective marriage visa.
- Couples where the applicant is in Australia on another visa (student, 482, 485, visitor) and wants to know whether an onshore 820/801 is open to them.
- Couples with something that needs care: a short relationship, time living apart, a big age gap, an arranged marriage, children from a previous relationship, a sponsor who has sponsored before, or a previous refusal.
What the consultation covers
- Which visa. Onshore or offshore, married, de facto or engaged, and what happens to the applicant's current visa.
- Eligibility points that trip couples up. The de facto 12 months (and when registration counts instead), sponsorship limits, and visa conditions such as "no further stay".
- Your evidence. The four areas the Department looks at (finances, household, social, and commitment) and where your evidence is strong or thin. See the evidence checklist.
- Family members. Children, including children from a previous relationship and the consent that may be needed.
- Cost and timing. The charges, the checks and a realistic timeline from current processing data, plus a written quote if you want us to prepare the application.
You get a short written summary afterwards. The consultation is about your circumstances as you describe them; it is not a promise of a grant.
What to bring
- A short timeline of the relationship: when you met, moved in, married or registered, and any time apart.
- Both partners' passports and current visa details (VEVO for the applicant if in Australia).
- Any previous visa refusals, cancellations or sponsorships, in Australia or elsewhere.
- A sample of your evidence: a lease, joint accounts or bills, photos, travel records. A sample is enough; the full set comes later.
Who advises you
Keshab Chapagain, Registered Migration Agent (MARN 1576536), registered since 2015, more than 10 years in practice and hundreds of cases. Consultations can be in English, Nepali or Hindi, with both partners on the call. About Keshab.
Price and booking
A$330 inc. GST for 30 minutes, or A$550 for 60 minutes where there are children, an earlier refusal or a complicated history. The fee is credited in full toward your professional fee if you engage the practice; our fixed fees for partner visas are on the fees page. Book a partner visa consultation →
In other currencies: A$330 is about US$225, €205 or £170; A$550 is about US$380, €340 or £285 (approximate, November 2026).
Not sure which visa fits you?
Answer three questions. An automated guide points you to the route that usually applies. General information only.
Book 30 minutes with Keshab.
Keshab Chapagain, registered migration agent (MARN 1576536), reads your situation with you and tells you which route fits, what it costs and what happens next.
Video consultation. A$330 inc. GST for 30 minutes, credited in full if you go ahead. Advice on your own case is given in the consultation, and you leave it with a clear plan in writing.
What you get
- 30 minutes (A$330) or 60 minutes (A$550) by video with a registered migration agent, Keshab Chapagain, MARN 1576536.
- A written summary of your options and next steps after the session.
- What to bring: How long you have been together and living together, any registration or marriage certificate, the sponsor’s status, earlier visas of either partner.
- Prefer no call? The written pathway check is done in writing, A$550.
We had a very positive experience working with Keshab. He provided a detailed and well-structured migration strategy report, answered all our questions thoroughly, and clarified our options and next steps. We really appreciated his professionalism, responsiveness, and practical advice. Highly recommended!
I contacted Keshab Chapagain during an extremely stressful and time-sensitive Australian visa situation. He was patient, kind and very thorough in reviewing my circumstances and explaining what could realistically be done.
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Keshab was also very honest that, given the timing, retaining him could not make the Australian government process my application any faster. Even so, the advice he provided was extremely valuable. After our consultation, he provided me with a detailed written guide outlining the steps I could take myself, how to respond to the issues in my application, what supporting documentation to obtain, and how to present the additional information clearly to Home Affairs. I followed that guidance and felt confident that I had done everything available to me. He was understanding and empathetic throughout the consultation without giving me unrealistic expectations. Although my visa ultimately was not processed in time for my trip, that was entirely a matter of government processing time and not a reflection of the assistance I received from Keshab. I greatly appreciated his professionalism, patience, thoroughness and straightforward advice, and I would recommend him to anyone needing guidance with an Australian immigration or visa matter.
I had a positive experience with him. He was professional, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly in a way that was easy to understand. He took the time to answer my questions and provided practical advice based on my situation. I felt well informed and supported throughout the consultation.
Book a partner visa consultation — A$330 inc. GST, credited In writing, no call — A$550
Need 60 minutes, or bringing a partner, employer or documents to go through? Extended consultation, A$550 inc. GST.
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Questions we get asked first
Do I need a migration agent for a partner visa?
No, many couples apply themselves. People book a consultation when something in their situation is not straightforward: a short or long-distance relationship, a previous marriage or sponsorship, children from a previous relationship, an earlier refusal, a visa with a "no further stay" condition, or simply because the application charge is large enough that they want it done once, properly.
How much does a partner visa cost?
The visa application charge for the onshore 820/801 is A$11,710 for the main applicant (from 1 July 2026); the offshore 309/100 charge is the same. Health checks, police certificates and translations are extra. Professional fees for preparing the application are quoted in writing after the consultation; see also our fees page.
Onshore or offshore: which partner visa should we apply for?
It depends on where the applicant is, what visa they hold and whether it carries a "no further stay" condition, and on the couple's plans while the application is processed. This is one of the main questions the consultation answers for your facts.
Can you guarantee our partner visa will be approved?
No. A partner visa is decided on the evidence of the relationship and on health and character, and no registered migration agent can honestly promise an outcome. What the consultation gives you is a clear view of what your evidence needs to show and where it is thin.
Can we do the consultation together?
Yes, and it usually helps: both partners can join on Zoom from different places, including from overseas.
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