Stage
Provisional visa (subclass 309)
Apply outside Australia, then live in Australia while your permanent visa is processed.
View full detailsSubclass 309/100 · Apply outside Australia
Partner Visa (Subclass 309/100) Australia
Join your spouse or de facto partner in Australia. Apply from outside Australia for the provisional (309) and migrant (100) partner visas together, from AUD11,710.
Visa costFrom AUD11,710
ForSpouses and de facto partners
Stages309 then 100
Apply fromOutside Australia
About the Partner Visa (Subclass 309/100)
The offshore Partner visa lets the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen move to Australia. You apply for the Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309) and the Partner (Migrant) visa (subclass 100) together.
The 309 lets you travel to and live in Australia while your permanent 100 is processed. The 100 is usually granted to people who hold the 309.
With these visas you can
- Travel to and live in Australia while your permanent visa is processed (309)
- Live in Australia permanently once the 100 is granted
- Work and study in Australia
- Enrol in Medicare
You must
- Be in a genuine relationship with your spouse or de facto partner
- Have a partner who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
- Be sponsored by your partner
- Be outside Australia when you apply
- Meet health and character requirements
Each Stage in Detail
Open a stage for eligibility, step by step, sponsor requirements and what happens next.
Stage
Migrant visa (subclass 100)
Permanent residence, considered 2 years after you apply.
View full detailsBased on Department of Home Affairs information (October 2026). Costs shown are the starting visa application charge for the main applicant; other costs and concessions may apply. Always confirm current details on the Department of Home Affairs website or ask our team. This page is general information, not migration advice for your circumstances.
Partner Visa (Subclass 309/100) FAQs
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From AUD11,710, with concessions in limited circumstances.
Yes. The Partner (Provisional) visa lets you live in Australia while your permanent 100 is processed.
The 309/100 is applied for outside Australia, while the 820/801 is applied for in Australia. Both lead to permanent residence.
Evidence that your relationship is genuine and continuing, such as shared finances, household, social recognition and commitment to each other.
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