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Moving to Australia from the UK
Partner visas for Britons with an Australian partner, and employer sponsored visas for UK workers with an Australian job offer. Zest Legal is a fully online Australian law firm, so you deal with a lawyer from the UK, start to finish.
Our fees
Clear terms, agreed before you begin.
At Zest Legal, we believe in clear, upfront pricing. Our professional fees for standard visa applications are outlined below, so you know what to expect before getting started.
Partner and family visas
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
Sponsoring multiple employees?
We offer tailored pricing for businesses with multiple applications or ongoing sponsorship needs. Contact us to discuss a fee arrangement suited to your business.
We act on fixed professional fees for most matters, confirmed in writing together with the scope of our services before you proceed. Government charges and third-party expenses are additional.
Partner visas
Your partner is Australian.
If your partner is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, you can apply for a partner visa from the UK and live in Australia permanently.
Applying from the UK
The offshore partner visa (309/100) is lodged while you are outside Australia, and you must be outside Australia when the 309 is decided. It suits couples who will move together once it is granted.
If you are already in Australia on another visa, the onshore 820/801 may fit instead. Check your visa for condition 8503 (No further stay) first, and get advice before entering Australia as a visitor with a plan to apply onshore.
UK documents
Home Affairs usually asks for a police certificate from every country where you have lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, if you are over 17. It must cover the time since you turned 16 and is treated as valid for 12 months. For the UK, that is an ACRO police certificate.
Health examinations must be done by a Home Affairs panel physician. The UK has approved clinics in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast, Plymouth and Maidenhead.
Not married? A de facto application usually needs 12 months of living together before you apply.
Employer sponsored visas
You have an Australian job offer.
An Australian employer can sponsor you for the Skills in Demand (482) visa, with a path to permanent residence through the 186. We act for the employer and for you, so the whole application is in one place.
Skills in Demand (482) from the UK
- Sponsored by an approved Australian business
- At least 1 year of relevant work experience
- No English test if you hold a UK passport
- Skills assessment if your occupation needs one
- Salary at least the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and the market rate
Already on a working holiday?
- UK passport holders can apply up to age 35
- Up to three 12-month working holiday visas
- No regional work needed for the second or third visa since 1 July 2024
- A working holiday lets an employer get to know you before sponsoring you
How it works
Fully online, from the UK.
Discovery call or consultation
A free 15-minute discovery call checks basic eligibility and whether we're the right fit. It isn't legal advice. For advice on your situation, book a 30-minute consultation ($330). We book calls in your UK morning or evening.
Clear terms, then we begin
You receive a written quote in Australian dollars and a checklist before any work begins.
We prepare everything
You upload documents securely from anywhere. We build the application, check every document and fix the gaps.
Lodged and looked after
We lodge and deal with Home Affairs until the decision.
FAQ
Questions from UK clients.
Do I need to come to Australia to get started?
No. We act for UK clients entirely by video call, phone and email, and you upload documents online.
Do I need an English test?
Not for the 482 if you hold a UK passport. Partner visas do not have an English test either.
Can I apply for a partner visa while visiting Australia?
Sometimes, through the onshore 820/801. It depends on the conditions on the visa you enter on and on what you declared when you applied for it. Talk to us before you travel.
How long is my ACRO certificate valid?
Home Affairs treats police certificates as valid for 12 months from the date of issue. We tell you when to order it so it does not expire before the decision.
Can my employer sponsor me before I arrive?
Yes. The business applies to become a sponsor, nominates the role, and you apply for the 482 from the UK.
Looking for a migration agent? How is a lawyer different?
Registered migration agents are licensed by the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority. Immigration lawyers hold a practising certificate, owe duties to the court and can advise on any area of law that affects your visa. Advice from a lawyer is also covered by legal professional privilege.
General information only, current at 15 October 2026. Not legal advice. Police certificates and medicals: Home Affairs services outside Australia.
Planning your move from the UK?
Book a free 15-minute discovery call to check basic eligibility and whether we're the right fit. It isn't legal advice, and depending on your circumstances you may still need a consultation. For legal advice now, book a 30-minute consultation ($330). Booking is online, so it works from any time zone.