Partner visa (offshore)
(subclass 309 & 100)
Partner (Provisional) visa
This visa allows the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to reside temporarily in Australia. Obtaining this visa marks the initial stage toward acquiring a permanent Partner visa (subclass 100).
Key points about this visa include:
- It is a temporary visa.
- It serves as a pathway to obtaining the permanent Partner visa (subclass 100).
- An applicant must be outside Australia at the time of their application and/or combined application if the applicant is including their family unit.
By meeting the requirements and obtaining this temporary visa, individuals can begin their journey towards permanent residency in Australia through the Partner visa pathway.
Stay
This visa allows temporary residence in Australia until the processing of your permanent Partner visa (subclass 100) application is completed or until you choose to withdraw your application.
Cost
From AUD8,850.00
Processing Time
Processing times for this visa are determined based on recent decisions made on similar applications. However, it’s important to note that this information serves as a general guide and may not be specific to your individual application. To obtain accurate processing time estimates, you can utilize our visa processing time guide tool.
It’s worth mentioning that processing time data does not include applications previously affected by Ministerial Direction 80, which has since been superseded. Applicants impacted by this directive have been contacted individually, and their applications are now being processed accordingly.
Subclass 100
Partner (Migrant) visa
- ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This is a permanent visa
- You must hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 309)
Stay
Permanently.
Cost
Payment for this visa is typically made when submitting a combined application for both the temporary and permanent partner visas.
Processing Time
To estimate the processing time for this visa, refer to the visa processing time guide tool. It provides an overview of recently decided applications but is not tailored to your specific case.
It’s important to note that processing time data excludes applications previously affected by Ministerial Direction 80. Applicants impacted by this directive have been contacted individually, and their applications are now being processed.
For the permanent Partner visa, processing time begins from the date of eligibility, which is typically two years after applying for the combined temporary and permanent partner visas.
Please understand that processing times are regularly updated, and each application is assessed individually. Complex cases may require more time to process. Factors such as incomplete applications, missing documents, or the need for additional information can also contribute to longer processing times.
While published processing times serve as a guideline, it’s important to recognize that you cannot directly influence these timeframes. Ensure that your application is completed accurately and includes all necessary documents to facilitate a smoother processing experience.