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The partner visa 309/100 is for people outside Australia who want to live in Australia with their Australian partner, and it leads to permanent residency through the subclass 100 visa.
If you are applying for the offshore partner visa 309, our registered migration agents (MARN 2217744) can help you prepare a decision-ready application. We help you present evidence that your relationship is genuine and ongoing and that you meet the health and character requirements.
The process starts with the temporary subclass 309 visa and, once you are eligible, moves to the permanent subclass 100 visa. It can be complex, and our team can guide you through each step. Book a consultation to discuss your situation.
Our expertise in migration visas means we can help you prepare and submit your application quickly and efficiently.
Our experienced agents will give you regular updates and clear explanations of your visa options.
Our services are focused on achieving the best possible outcome for you, which means you’re always in safe hands.
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The partner visa (subclass 309/100) is the offshore partner visa for people outside Australia whose partner is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. It has two stages, each with its own subclass:
The subclass 309 (provisional) and subclass 100 (permanent) visas are applied for in one application.
You first receive the subclass 309 visa. It lets you enter Australia and live, work, study and travel here, with access to Medicare.
Two years after you lodged your application, you can be assessed for the subclass 100 visa. Once the partner visa 100 is granted, you hold Australian permanent residency, with access to the benefits afforded to Australian residents.
If you are in Australia, see the partner visa 820/801 instead.
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To be eligible for the partner visa 309, you must be outside Australia when you apply, be in a genuine relationship with your sponsoring partner, and meet health and character requirements. Your sponsor must also meet certain requirements.
Our registered migration agents can check whether you and your sponsor meet the partner visa requirements. Contact us to get started.
To prove a genuine relationship for a partner visa 309, you give evidence in four areas: financial, household, social and commitment. The Department of Home Affairs assesses your relationship against these four areas, so you need proof in each one:
Keep a record of regular communication and visits, which matters most for long-distance relationships. Our registered migration agents can help you decide which documents will best support your partner visa 309 application.
The main benefit of the partner visa 309/100 is that it lets you join your partner in Australia and, through the subclass 100 visa, become a permanent resident. Our registered migration agents can guide you through the application process. Here are the benefits of each visa:
The partner visa 309/100 checklist has three parts: personal documents, character documents and evidence of your relationship. Comprehensive relationship evidence is crucial when you apply for a partner visa 309, and this checklist helps you get your application ready.
Why a decision-ready application matters:
Our registered migration agents can prepare a checklist for your situation. Claim a consultation to get started.
The partner visa 309/100 has two stages: the provisional subclass 309 stage and the permanent subclass 100 stage. In the first stage, you provide substantial evidence that your relationship is genuine and continuing, along with personal documents such as identity and character records. Once approved, the temporary subclass 309 visa lets you enter Australia, and two years after you lodged your application you can be assessed for the subclass 100 visa.
For the subclass 100 visa, you provide evidence that your relationship is ongoing. If you are in a long-term relationship and meet specific criteria, you may qualify for a double grant of the 309/100 visa. Our registered migration agents (MARN 2217744) can check whether you may qualify and guide you through the application.
The visa can be granted when you meet the conditions for your stage. The main conditions are:
Once the subclass 100 visa is granted, you are an Australian permanent resident. You can travel in and out of Australia for up to five years, and you can extend your travel facility with a Resident Return Visa (subclass 155).
Once you meet the residence requirements, you can also apply for Australian citizenship. Citizenship gives you access to consular services overseas and visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to approximately 185 countries on your Australian passport.
A registered migration agent can help you prepare a complete partner visa 309/100 application, check that you meet the requirements, and guide you through each stage until the Department of Home Affairs makes a decision. At Australian Migration Agents (MARN 2217744), our primary goal is to provide access to justice to everyone who entrusts us with their visa application. Our agents have extensive combined experience with visa legislation and case law, including complex applications.
Whether you are applying for a partner visa 309 in Australia or seeking permanent residency as an eligible family member, our agents can guide you through the process and help you prepare a well-supported application.
From choosing the right visa to compiling the necessary paperwork and understanding the associated costs, our agents support you at every step of your journey towards Australian residency.
Why choose Australian Migration Agents?
Get in touch with us to discuss your partner visa 309/100 application.
The cost of the partner visa 309/100 has two parts: the visa application charge payable to the Department of Home Affairs, and our professional fees. The Department’s current application charge is below. It must be paid in full when you lodge your application, split payments are not allowed, and the charge is generally non-refundable if the application is refused. It is therefore important to lodge a well-prepared application.
For the 309/100 (offshore) and 820/801 (onshore) partner visas, this one charge covers both the temporary visa and the permanent visa, so you do not pay again for the permanent stage.
Primary applicant fee: $11,710
Secondary applicant fee (18+): $5,860
Secondary applicant fee (<18): $2,935
In addition to the Department’s charge, Australian Migration Agents charge a fee for our services. We offer flexible, customised payment plans, including spreading the cost over several instalments or structuring payments around your circumstances. Book a consultation to receive a quote.
Applying for the partner visa 309 takes three steps: a consultation, preparation and lodgement of your application, and a decision from the Department of Home Affairs. The process has strict eligibility criteria and evidence requirements, and a registered migration agent can help you gather the correct documents and prepare your application.
Book a free consultation with one of our registered migration agents, where we’ll discuss your situation and see how we can help you move forward.
Your Australian visa agent will prepare a submission to support your application, tailored to your unique situation and backed by all the documents required. Once completed, we’ll submit your application to the Department of Home Affairs on your behalf.
We’ll inform you once the Department has reached a decision. If the application isn’t granted, we can appeal on your behalf.
Partner visa 309 processing times vary widely from case to case. The Department of Home Affairs publishes current processing times for the subclass 309 and 100 visas on its Global visa processing times page. These are estimates, so your actual processing time may differ. It depends on factors such as the complexity of your application, the quality of your evidence, the Department’s backlog and your country of passport.
You cannot control every factor, but a complete, well-prepared application helps reduce delays and requests for further information. Our registered migration agents (MARN 2217744) prepare each partner visa 309/100 application with this in mind.
You can apply for the partner visa 309 from outside Australia once you are married to, or in a de facto relationship with, an eligible Australian partner. Location matters because the 309 is for offshore applicants, while applicants who are in Australia apply for the partner visa 820/801.
You must be in a genuine and ongoing relationship, whether married or de facto, and meet health and character requirements. Your sponsor must also be eligible to sponsor you. Gathering the right supporting documents before you lodge is key, and a registered migration agent can advise you on the requirements and the evidence to provide.
If your relationship has ended, you may still be able to get permanent residency through the partner visa pathway. The Department of Home Affairs has special rules for these situations:
The Department requires proof in all of these cases. Our registered migration agents can tell you which documents you need to support your application.
Our skilled team offers in-person and virtual appointments, which means we can provide immigration assistance and advice regardless of where you live in Australia.
It depends on your circumstances. Your application is assessed on whether you meet all the requirements and can show strong evidence that your relationship is genuine and continuing. At a consultation, our registered migration agents assess your case and give you a clearer idea of your prospects. Book a consultation to get started.
You can stay in Australia on the temporary subclass 309 visa until your subclass 100 application has been decided, as long as you meet the visa conditions. While you wait, you can live and work in Australia.
The subclass 100 visa lets you stay in Australia indefinitely, whatever your relationship status. On the 309, a relationship breakup may lead to your visa being cancelled. Tell the Department of Home Affairs promptly using the relevant forms, because failing to report the change could lead to cancellation without the chance to explain. After you notify the Department, you may still qualify for permanent residency in specific circumstances, such as family or domestic violence or parental responsibility. If your relationship is not considered genuine, your visa may be cancelled and you may need to apply for a new visa or leave Australia. If you are not eligible for a permanent partner visa, other options such as student or skilled migrant visas may be available.
Processing times for the subclass 309 partner visa vary from case to case. The Department of Home Affairs publishes current processing times for the 309 and 100 visas on its Global visa processing times page. These are estimates, and your actual processing time may differ.
Your processing time depends on factors such as the complexity of your application, the quality of your evidence, the Department’s backlog and your country of passport. A complete, well-prepared application helps reduce delays and requests for further information. Our registered migration agents prepare ‘decision-ready’ applications, with all required documents, including supporting evidence and police certificates, attached from the outset.
No. The subclass 309 is a temporary (provisional) visa. Permanent residency comes with the subclass 100 visa.
The 309 lets you enter and live in Australia. Two years after you lodged your application, you can be assessed for the subclass 100 visa, which grants permanent residency. To qualify for the 309, you need substantial evidence of a genuine and ongoing relationship, along with supporting documents such as identity and character records. If you are in a long-term relationship, you may qualify for a double grant of the 309/100 visa. Once you meet the residence requirements, you may apply for Australian citizenship.
The main difference is where you are when you apply: the subclass 309 is for applicants outside Australia, and the subclass 820 is for applicants in Australia.
Applying offshore (309) may suit you if you cannot get an Australian visa to enter the country or need time to prepare to relocate, but offshore applications may have longer processing times, which can delay living together. Applying onshore (820) usually gives you a Bridging Visa, which lets you stay in Australia while your application is processed. The right choice depends on your circumstances, including your relationship, the health and character requirements and your supporting evidence.
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