Yes, you can get married or enter a de-facto relationship after you have lodged your visa application. Your points won’t be affected because the points are fixed at the time you receive your invitation to apply. Any change in your relationship status after the invitation does not alter the points the Department uses to assess your eligibility.
But it’s very important to understand your obligations once your circumstances change. If you get married or start a de-facto relationship after lodgement, you must notify the Department as soon as possible. Immigration treats relationship changes seriously, and not reporting them can lead to complications, delays, or even refusal based on incorrect information.
When you add a new partner after lodgement, the Department will reassess your application to include them. This does not change your points, but you will be asked to provide updated forms and supporting documents. Your partner must meet the usual character, identity, and health requirements. Depending on your visa subclass, there may also be additional documents needed to prove your relationship if you are adding a de-facto partner.
In most cases, adding a partner will not harm your eligibility, but it can extend processing time because the Department now needs to assess an additional applicant. As long as you disclose the change quickly and provide the required documents, the process is usually straightforward.
The key point is: your points stay locked, but your responsibility to keep Immigration informed continues until the visa is granted. Always declare any change in your relationship status to avoid issues later.
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