Partner Visa (Subclass 309/100) – Offshore
Visa Overview
The Partner Visa (Subclass 309/100) is a two-stage visa pathway for the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen who is applying from outside Australia.
TheSubclass 309 allows the applicant to enter and live in Australia temporarily, while the Subclass 100 provides a pathway to permanent residence.
Processing Time
Processing times vary depending on the application and individual circumstances.
Application Fees
Government visa fees may change over time. Check the current applicable fee before applying.
PR Pathway
Temporary Subclass 309 → Permanent Subclass 100.
Key Benefits
- Join your partner and live in Australia
- Work and study in Australia, subject to visa conditions
- Access eligible healthcare services
- Progress toward permanent residence
- Include eligible family members where permitted
- Build your future together in Australia
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Partner Visa (Subclass 309/100), applicants generally need to:
Skilled Visa Requirements
- Be the spouse or de facto partner of an eligible Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
- Demonstrate a genuine and continuing relationship
- Provide evidence of the relationship
- Meet applicable health and character requirements
- Provide valid identity and supporting documents
- Be outside Australia when applying for the Subclass 309
General Requirements
- Valid passport and identity documents
- Relevant educational and professional qualifications
- Employment and work-experience evidence, where required
- English language test results, where applicable
- Skills assessment documentation
- Police/character documents
- Medical examinations when required
- Complete and accurate visa application
- Payment of applicable government visa charges
Important Note: Requirements and processing times can change depending on individual circumstances. Sakhi Migration recommends a personalised assessment before applying.
Application Process
01
Initial Assessment
Sakhi Migration reviews your relationship and eligibility.
02
Relationship Documentation
Prepare relationship evidence, identity documents and other supporting documents.
03
Application Lodgement
Submit the complete Partner Visa application from outside Australia.
04
Processing
The Department of Home Affairs assesses your application and may request additional information.
05
Visa Decision
Receive the Subclass 309 decision and, when eligible, progress toward the permanent Subclass 100 visa.
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