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What Is the Partner Visa Subclass 100?
The Partner visa (Subclass 100) is the permanent stage of Australia’s offshore partner visa pathway. It allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia permanently.
The Subclass 100 is not a standalone application. It is lodged together with the temporary Partner visa (Subclass 309) as a single combined application. You pay one government fee at lodgement, and if your Subclass 309 is granted, the permanent Subclass 100 stage is assessed later, at least two years after the original lodgement date.
The Subclass 309 allows you to enter and live in Australia while you wait for the permanent stage to be decided. The Subclass 100 grants permanent residency.
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How the Subclass 309 and Subclass 100 Work Together
The offshore partner visa is a two-stage process that starts with a single application.
When you lodge, you apply for both the Subclass 309 and the Subclass 100 at the same time. The Subclass 309 (temporary) is assessed first. If granted, it allows you to enter Australia and live there while the Department of Home Affairs continues to assess your case. The Subclass 100 (permanent) is assessed after you have held the temporary visa for at least two years from your original lodgement date.
There is no separate government fee for the permanent stage. The combined fee paid at lodgement covers both the Subclass 309 and the Subclass 100.
If you were in a well-established relationship at the time of lodgement and your circumstances already satisfy the requirements for permanent residency, the Department may grant both the Subclass 309 and the Subclass 100 at the same time. This is known as a double grant. Eligibility depends on the individual circumstances of each case and is not available to all applicants.
Who Can Apply for the Subclass 100 Partner Visa?
To be eligible for the Partner Visa (Subclass 100), you must meet requirements across several areas.
Requisitos de la relación
You must be in a genuine, continuing relationship with your sponsor. This can be a married relationship or a de facto relationship, including same-sex relationships. De facto couples generally need to show they have lived together for at least 12 months before applying, unless exceptions apply, such as having a child together.
Requisitos de ubicación
The offshore partner visa has specific location requirements at each stage.
At lodgement, you must be outside Australia. When the Department decides the Subclass 309 (temporary stage), you must also be outside Australia. When the Department decides the Subclass 100 (permanent stage), you can be inside or outside Australia.
If you are in Australia when you want to apply for a partner visa, the relevant pathway is the onshore Partner visa (Subclass 820/801), not the Subclass 309/100.
Requisitos para el patrocinio
Tu pareja australiana debe actuar como garante de tu solicitud. El garante debe:
- Ser ciudadano australiano, residente permanente en Australia o ciudadano neozelandés que cumpla los requisitos
- Tener al menos 18 años
- Cumple los requisitos de carácter del Ministerio del Interior
- No estar sujeto a ninguna prohibición o restricción en materia de patrocinio
The Department limits how many times and how frequently a person can sponsor a partner visa applicant. Confirming your sponsor’s eligibility before lodgement is important.
Requisitos de salud y carácter
You will need to complete health examinations through a Department-approved panel physician, and provide police clearance certificates from every country where you have lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Two-Year Waiting Period for the Permanent Stage
To be assessed for the Subclass 100, at least two years must have passed since the date you lodged your combined application. You must also continue to meet the relationship requirements at the time the permanent stage is assessed. The Department may request fresh evidence of your ongoing relationship at that point.
¿Qué documentos necesitas?
Cada solicitud es diferente, pero normalmente se exigen los siguientes requisitos.
Para el solicitante:
- Valid passport and any previous passports
- Partida de nacimiento
- Certificados de antecedentes penales de todos los países pertinentes
- Resultados de un reconocimiento médico realizado por un médico del panel autorizado por el Departamento
- Datos sobre las relaciones en las cuatro categorías (económica, social, doméstica y de compromiso)
- Declaraciones juradas de personas que os conocen como pareja
- Fotos en las que salimos juntos en diferentes momentos y lugares
Para el patrocinador:
- Completed sponsorship form
- Evidence of Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or eligible New Zealand citizen status
- Documentos acreditativos de la personalidad, si fuera necesario
How Much Does the Partner Visa 100 Cost?
The government application fee for the combined partner visa 100 and 309 application is $11,710 for the primary applicant (effective 1 July 2026).
Los solicitantes adicionales incluidos en la misma solicitud conllevan gastos adicionales:
- 5.860 dólares por cada solicitante adicional mayor de 18 años
- 2.935 dólares por cada solicitante adicional menor de 18 años
This fee is paid once at lodgement. There is no separate government fee when the permanent Subclass 100 stage is assessed.
Estas cifras corresponden únicamente a las tasas administrativas. También es posible que tengas que hacer frente a gastos derivados de reconocimientos médicos, certificados de antecedentes penales, traducciones juradas de documentos que no estén en inglés y honorarios profesionales cobrados por un agente de inmigración colegiado.
How Long Does the Subclass 100 Take?
Processing times for the offshore partner visa vary depending on the complexity of your application and the Department’s current caseload. The Subclass 309 and Subclass 100 are processed separately, at different points in time.
Según los datos sobre los plazos de tramitación del Ministerio del Interior, verificados el 12 de octubre de 2026:
Subclass 309 (temporary stage)
Most applications are decided within 21 months of lodgement. Applications at the longer end of the processing range can take up to 32 months.
Subclass 100 (permanent stage)
The permanent stage cannot be assessed until at least two years after the original lodgement date. After that two-year point, most permanent stage applications are decided within a further 9 months. At the longer end, this can take up to 21 months from that same point.
En la práctica, la mayoría de los solicitantes pueden esperar que todo el proceso, desde la presentación de la solicitud hasta la obtención de la residencia permanente, dure unos tres años o más.
Estas cifras se basan en solicitudes resueltas recientemente y no constituyen una garantía. El Ministerio del Interior actualiza los plazos de tramitación mensualmente. Puedes consultar las cifras actuales directamente en la herramienta «Global Visa Processing Times» del Ministerio del Interior, o ponerte en contacto con nuestros agentes de inmigración colegiados para que te orienten sobre tu situación concreta.
Can Processing Be Prioritised?
In limited circumstances, the Department of Home Affairs may prioritise a family visa application ahead of others. Under Ministerial Direction No. 117, priority processing is available where an application involves special circumstances of a compassionate nature and there are compelling reasons to depart from the standard order of priority.
Priority processing decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. There is no automatic entitlement to priority processing. If you believe your circumstances may warrant priority consideration, seek advice from a registered migration agent on whether and how to make a request.
What Happens After the Subclass 100 Is Granted?
Once the Subclass 100 partner visa is granted, you become a permanent resident of Australia. As a permanent resident you can:
- Live and work in Australia indefinitely
- Acceso a Medicare
- Study in Australia, with access to domestic student fee rates at Australian education institutions
- Apadrinar a familiares que reúnan los requisitos para venir a Australia
- Travel in and out of Australia on the visa for five years from the date of grant
After five years, the travel facility on the Subclass 100 expires. If you wish to continue travelling internationally and returning to Australia as a permanent resident, you will need to apply for a Resident Return Visa (Subclass 155) or apply for Australian citizenship.
Once you meet the general residency requirements, you may apply for Australian citizenship, which provides additional rights and benefits including the ability to hold an Australian passport.
What Happens If the Relationship Ends Before the Subclass 100 Is Granted?
If your relationship ends after you have lodged the combined Subclass 309/100 application but before the permanent stage is decided, your eligibility for the Subclass 100 may be affected. In most cases, the permanent visa cannot be granted if the relationship has broken down.
However, specific provisions exist for applicants who have experienced family violence, or where the sponsor has passed away. If your relationship has ended and one of these circumstances applies, seek advice from a registered migration agent as soon as possible.
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Cómo pueden ayudar los agentes de inmigración australianos
The offshore partner visa process involves careful preparation, detailed evidence gathering, and a clear understanding of the requirements at both the temporary and permanent stages. The government application fee is not refunded if an application is refused, which makes thorough preparation from the outset worthwhile.
Our registered migration agents (MARN 2217744) have experience with offshore partner visa applications across a wide range of circumstances, including complex relationship histories, previous visa refusals, and applications involving family violence provisions.
Podemos ayudarte a:
- Assess your eligibility and identify any complications before you apply
- Recopilar y organizar las pruebas relativas a las relaciones en las cuatro categorías
- Prepara tus formularios de solicitud y tus escritos
- Presentar tu solicitud a través de ImmiAccount en tu nombre
- Respond to any requests for information from the Department of Home Affairs
- Advise you on your rights and obligations while the permanent stage is processed
To speak with a registered migration agent about your offshore partner visa, contact Australian Migration Agents today.
Resumen
The Partner visa (Subclass 100) is the permanent stage of Australia’s offshore partner visa pathway. It is lodged together with the temporary Subclass 309 as a single combined application, with one government fee of $11,710 for the primary applicant (effective 1 July 2026).
You must be outside Australia when you lodge and when the temporary Subclass 309 is decided. The permanent Subclass 100 can be assessed after at least two years from the lodgement date, and you can be inside or outside Australia at that point. Median processing time for the permanent stage is currently 9 months from eligibility, with some applications taking up to 21 months.
The offshore partner visa process involves significant documentation and strict evidentiary requirements. Working with a registered migration agent helps you prepare a thorough application and understand the process at every stage.
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