Transition to Permanent Residency with Subclass 100

The Subclass 100 Partner Visa is the permanent residency stage of the offshore partner visa pathway. It follows the Subclass 309 (temporary) visa and allows you to live permanently in Australia with your sponsoring partner.

You must already hold a Subclass 309 Partner Visa and continue to be in a genuine, ongoing relationship with your Australian partner. Home Affairs will assess updated relationship evidence before granting the permanent stage.

Most people become eligible for the 100 visa two years after the original 309/100 application was lodged. Some applicants may be granted the 100 visa sooner if they meet the long-term relationship exemption.

Do I need to submit a new application or pay another fee for the 100 visa?

No. The Subclass 309 and 100 visas are a combined application. You only pay once when you lodge the 309 visa. No additional DHA fee is charged for the 100 stage.

You must provide updated relationship evidence, similar to the 309 stage, showing your relationship is still genuine and continuing. This includes:

• Financial commitments
• Living arrangements
• Social evidence
• Commitment to a shared life

Home Affairs may also request new police clearances or health checks.

Yes. Unlike the 309 stage, you can be in or outside Australia when the Subclass 100 visa is decided, as long as your 309 visa remains valid.

Yes. Dependent children can be included if they were part of your 309 application or added later. They must still meet health and character requirements.

Once granted, you become a permanent resident of Australia, with access to:

• Full work and study rights
• Medicare
• A 5-year travel facility
• The ability to sponsor eligible family members
• A pathway to Australian citizenship

Possibly. You may still be eligible if:

• You experienced family violence
• Your partner passed away
• You share a child with your sponsor

Home Affairs will assess these situations individually.

After your 100 visa is granted, you live in Australia as a permanent resident. Once you meet residency requirements, you may be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship.