VISA FOR PARTNERS (SUBCLASS 309 & 100)
Features
The spouse or partner of an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or a qualified New Zealand citizen may live in Australia under the terms of the Partner visas (subclasses 309 and 100).
You are first awarded a temporary partner (provisional) visa (subclass 309) that allows you to remain in Australia while your application for a permanent partner (migrant) visa (subclass 100) is being handled.
Eligibility
You must be wed to, or in cohabitation with:
- a national of Australia
- a permanent resident of Australia
- a qualified citizen of New Zealand.
According to Australian law, your union must be legitimate. This means that if you are 16 or 17, you need parental consent.
You must have been de facto for at least a year before applying.
Duration of stay
You can remain on the transitory 309 visa until a determination is made on your long-term Partner visa (subclass 100).
You can stay indefinitely if you have a permanent 100 visa.
Cost
between AUD 8,850
The Process
The permanent Partner (Migrant) visa application process (subclass 100) consists of two steps. You first need to be awarded a temporary Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309) in order to be qualified for a permanent partner visa. Permanent and temporary visa applications are submitted simultaneously, and just one fee is required. Approximately two years after submitting your application, if you are given the temporary Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309), you are eligible to be evaluated for the permanent Partner (Migrant) visa (subclass 100). Additional documents are required for this assessment.
The permanent Partner (Migrant) visa (subclass 100), which is awarded right after the temporary Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309), will be granted if you were in a committed relationship for a significant amount of time prior to submitting your application.
Process duration
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25% OF APPLICATIONS ARE PROCESSED
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90% OF APPLICATIONS ARE PROCESSED
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Long-term partnership
If you are in a long-term relationship with your partner at the time of application, the permanent Partner visa (subclass 100) will be issued after the temporary Partner visa (subclass 309).
Eligibility
Age
When applying, you typically need to be 18 or older if you’re married. This is due to the fact that under Australian law, you must be 18 or older for your marriage to be legally binding.
When applying, de facto partners must be at least 18 years old.
Your partnership
You must be a de facto partner, spouse, or spouse (married) of an eligible Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or citizen of Australia.
Even if your relationship ends after you submit your application, you can still be qualified.
Sponsor
Unless your partner is a minor, you must have a sponsor who will also serve as your partner.
Health
You must be in good physical condition.
Character
The character criteria must be satisfied.
Government of Australia debts
You must have paid off any outstanding debts owed to the Australian government or made arrangements to do so.
Eligibility requirements for the category 100 permanent partner visa
You have to
- possess a short-term Partner visa (subclass 309)
- Unless your relationship with your spouse or de facto partner ends,
- partnership terminated, there are unique circumstances, and while on your temporary visa, you complied with all Australian rules.
The Visa
How you can help
You can move to Australia on a temporary Partner visa (subclass 309) while waiting for a decision on your permanent Partner visa (subclass 100).
supplementary family members
Any children who apply for the visa with you must pay a fee.
Other expenses
You will have to pay additional fees, such as those for health exams, police clearances, and biometrics, if you require them.
Location
When you submit your application for the temporary Partner visa (subclass 309) and when a decision is issued, you must be outside of Australia.
When a decision for the permanent Partner visa (subclass 100) is made, you may be inside or outside of Australia.
The duration of the visas
A transitory visa is the Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309). From the time it is issued until your permanent Partner visa (subclass 100) is decided, it is valid.
A perpetual visa is one that lasts an eternity, such as the Partner (Migrant) visa (subclass 100). On the day it is given, it begins.
Family
Your dependent children or stepchildren may be listed on your application.
Your children will have the same privileges and visa restrictions as you if you are given the visa.
Your commitments
You and your kids must abide by the terms of your visa as well as Australian law.
Your visa requirements are listed on VEVO.
The sponsors
Eligibility
A sponsor is typically the applicant’s spouse, de facto partner, or spouse.
Rules for sponsorship
If you currently hold or had held a specific visa and certain conditions apply to you, you might not be eligible to serve as a sponsor.
Cost
AUD Nil