Offshore Partner Visa (Subclass 309 & 100)
The offshore partner visa (subclass 309 & 100) allows the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. Partner sponsored applicants are assessed individually depending on the nature of their relationship. Getting the temporary Partner visa (subclass 309) is the first step toward obtaining a permanent Partner visa (subclass 100).
Eligibility requirements for a Partner (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 309)?
Be in a genuine relationship with your spouse or de facto partner who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
Be older than 18 years of age and not related to the partner by family.
Be outside Australia when you apply for this visa
Benefits of a Partner (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 309)
- Live, work and study in Australia as your permanent Partner (Migrant) visa gets processed
- Travel to and from Australia as many times as required
- Attend free English language, if eligible
Eligibility requirements for a Partner (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 100)?
Hold a temporary Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309)
In most cases, continue to be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with your partner
Benefits of a Partner (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 100)
- Live, work and study in Australia indefinitely
- Sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia
- Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible
Check your eligibility for PR Pathways