Where should country-specific spouse-visa requirements be verified?
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Requirements should be checked on the destination government’s official immigration website and, where needed, with its embassy or consulate. The page must match the exact route—spouse, fiancé, partner, dependent or family reunification—because eligibility and documents differ. Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom each publish separate official guidance and application systems. Agents, social-media groups and relatives can explain their experience, but they cannot update legal rules. The page date, fees, financial threshold and processing estimate should be checked again immediately before applying.
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Sponsor a spouse, partner or child
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Official Canadian eligibility, documents and processing guidance for spouse and partner sponsorship.View sourcePartner visa options
Australian Department of Home Affairs
Official Australian partner-visa eligibility and application guidance.View sourceDocuments for a marriage or civil partnership abroad
UK Government
Official country-specific guidance on documents that may be needed for a marriage abroad.View source