Australia Partner Visa Evidence: Communication Records PDF from WhatsApp Exports
Australian partner visas allow de facto partners, married spouses, and prospective marriage partners to live in Australia. The Department of Home Affairs evaluates relationships across four evidence pillars: financial, household, social, and commitment. Applications are lodged through ImmiAccount, which has specific file size and format restrictions.
Visa Types
- Partner Visa (Onshore) (Subclass 820/801) — Processing: ~20-27 months
- Partner Visa (Offshore) (Subclass 309/100) — Processing: ~16-25 months
- Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) — Processing: ~16-22 months
Why Chat Evidence Matters
Communication records fall under the "social aspects" pillar of the four-pillar framework. DHA wants to see evidence that you and your partner are recognized socially as a couple and maintain regular contact. WhatsApp messages showing daily conversations, family interactions, plans, and emotional support directly demonstrate the social dimension. For couples who spent periods apart (common with offshore partner visas), chat evidence is especially critical to prove the relationship continued.
Evidence Requirements
- Financial Aspects: Joint bank accounts, shared bills, money transfers, joint investments, shared insurance, or evidence of financial interdependence.
- Household Aspects: Joint lease or mortgage, shared utility bills, mail to the same address, evidence of shared household duties and responsibilities.
- Social Aspects (Communication): Communication records (messages, emails, call logs), social media interactions, photos together at events, evidence of recognition by family and friends, joint invitations or correspondence.
- Commitment: Length of relationship, future plans (property, children, travel), wills naming each other, combined superannuation beneficiary, or engagement/marriage documentation.
- Statutory Declarations: Personal statements from both partners (Form 888) and statutory declarations from two Australian citizens or permanent residents who know your relationship.
Step-by-Step: Create Your Evidence PDF
- Export your WhatsApp chat — In WhatsApp, open the conversation, tap menu > Export Chat > Include Media. Save the .zip or .txt file to your device.
- Upload to PartnerProof — Drop your file into PartnerProof. Everything is processed locally in your browser. No data is sent to any external server.
- Select Australia as destination — Choose Australia from the country selector. PartnerProof applies A4 formatting, DD/MM/YYYY dates, and "Exhibit" labels matching DHA expectations.
- Filter and curate by the social pillar — Use date filtering to cover the full relationship timeline. Focus on messages showing family introductions, trip planning, daily life discussions, and emotional support — these map to the "social aspects" pillar.
- Add photos and Form 888 declarations — Upload photos from different occasions and times. Add any statutory declarations, travel bookings, or other supporting documents. PartnerProof labels everything as organized exhibits.
- Review and download — Check the evidence strength score and timeline coverage. Download the formatted PDF (target under 5 MB for ImmiAccount) and the organized ZIP bundle.
- Upload to ImmiAccount — Upload your PDF to ImmiAccount. Stay under 5 MB per file and 60 files total. Do not use encrypted PDFs — ImmiAccount rejects them. Attachments cannot be deleted once uploaded, so review carefully.
Evidence Checklist
- Partner visa application form lodged via ImmiAccount
- Communication evidence PDF organized chronologically
- Financial evidence (joint accounts, transfers, shared bills)
- Household evidence (joint lease, utility bills, mail)
- Photos labeled with dates, locations, and people
- Personal statements from both partners
- Form 888 statutory declarations from two witnesses
- NAATI-accredited translations for non-English documents
- All files under 5 MB; no encrypted PDFs
- Total attachments under 60 files
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as "evidence of communication" for Australian partner visas?
The Department of Home Affairs accepts dated messages (WhatsApp, SMS, email), call logs (showing dates and duration), video call records, social media interactions, letters, and cards. The key is showing consistent, ongoing communication across the relationship timeline, especially during periods when you were in different countries.
How do I show communication during time apart for an 820 visa?
For offshore or long-distance periods, include dated WhatsApp messages, call/video call logs, and any evidence of regular contact across the full separation period. PartnerProof's timeline heatmap visually demonstrates continuous communication patterns, which caseworkers find compelling.
Should I include daily chats or highlights for partner visa evidence?
Highlights. DHA caseworkers review thousands of applications — a curated selection of meaningful conversations (plans, family interactions, milestones, daily life) across different months is far more effective than raw daily logs. PartnerProof's monthly sampling mode automatically selects representative messages.
What are the four evidence pillars for Australian partner visa?
DHA evaluates relationships across four pillars: (1) Financial aspects — shared money/expenses, (2) Household aspects — living together, (3) Social aspects — public recognition, communication, shared social life, and (4) Commitment — length of relationship and future plans. Your evidence package should address all four, even if some pillars are weaker.
What is the file size limit for ImmiAccount?
ImmiAccount accepts files up to 5 MB each, with a maximum of 60 files per applicant. PartnerProof targets 4.5 MB per PDF. Only unencrypted PDFs, JPGs, and certain other formats are accepted. Once uploaded, attachments cannot be deleted, so review your evidence carefully before uploading.
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