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Secure Your Pathway to Permanent Residency in Australia with Partner Visas

Explore your options for permanent residency in Australia through partner visas and reunite with your loved ones.

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Partner Visa Options for PR

Partner visas are designed to help individuals in genuine, committed relationships with Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens live together in Australia. These visas offer a direct route to temporary and permanent residency for partners in both onshore and offshore situations. 

Subclass 820 & 801 – Onshore Partner Visas

These visas are for individuals already residing in Australia with their partners. Subclass 820 is a temporary visa that allows you to stay while awaiting Subclass 801, a permanent residency visa.

Key Subclasses

Subclass 820 is temporary, allowing you to stay while awaiting permanent residency assessment.

Subclass 801 grants permanent residency after two years if your relationship remains genuine.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be in a genuine, ongoing relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

Must meet health and character requirements.

Provide relationship evidence (e.g., shared bills, photos, statutory declarations).

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Subclass 309 & 100 – Offshore Partner Visas

These visas are for couples living apart, allowing partners to reunite in Australia. Subclass 309 is a These visas are for couples living apart, allowing partners to reunite in Australia. Subclass 309 is a temporary visa that allows you to join your partner in Australia. Subclass 100 grants permanent residency after two years of holding Subclass 309.  that allows you to join your partner in Australia. Subclass 100 grants permanent residency after two years of holding Subclass 309. 

Key Subclasses

Subclass 309 allows you to join your partner in Australia temporarily.

Subclass 100 offers permanent residency after two years of holding Subclass 309.

Access to Medicare and other permanent resident benefits.

Eligibility Requirements

Sponsorship by an Australian partner is required.

Submit evidence of your relationship, including communication logs and joint travel history.

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Subclass 300 – Prospective Marriage Visa

The Subclass 300 visa is for engaged couples. It enables you to come to Australia to marry within nine months of the visa being granted, providing a pathway to apply for Partner Visas (Subclass 820/801) after marriage

Key Subclasses

A stepping stone to apply for Partner Visas (Subclass 820/801) after marriage.

Grants temporary residency while your plans for marriage are finalized.

Eligibility Requirements

Proof of engagement and intent to marry within nine months.

Strong evidence of a genuine commitment (e.g., wedding plans, joint financial commitments).

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Eligibility Criteria

To apply for partner migration, you must meet certain criteria: 

Genuine Relationship: Must be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with your Australian partner.

Age: Applicants must generally be over 18 years of age.

Health and Character: Must meet health and character requirements.

Sponsorship: Your Australian partner must sponsor your visa application.

Proof of Relationship: Provide evidence of your relationship such as joint financial commitments, shared living arrangements, and joint travel history.

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❓Frequently Asked Questions

Subclass 820 & 801 (onshore): 12–18 months
Subclass 309 & 100 (offshore): 12–18 months
Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage): 9–12 months

Yes, dependent children can usually be added to your partner visa application.

You may have the option to appeal or reapply. It’s best to consult with a migration expert early in the process.

No, you will first need to apply for Subclass 820/801 Partner Visas after your marriage.

Consult a migration expert for tailored advice, as ending your relationship may impact your application.

Yes! Subclasses like 494 provide incentives for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia, with benefits such as faster processing and lifestyle rewards.

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The information on this page is for general guidance only and does not guarantee visa approval. All visa applications are subject to the discretion of the Australian Department of Home Affairs. For personalized guidance, please contact a registered migration agent at Visa Advisor.