Australian Partner & Spouse Visa

Partner Visa (SUBCLASS 309/100 & 820/801)

The Australian Partner Visa allows spouses and de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens to live and work in Australia permanently. Available both onshore and offshore.

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Partner Visa Types & Pathways

Offshore Partner Visa (Subclass 309 / 100)

309/100

Stage 1 — Subclass 309 — Temporary

Lodged while you are outside Australia. Allows you to travel to and enter Australia while your permanent visa is processed.

Stage 2 — Subclass 100 — Permanent

Automatically granted after assessment of your relationship if criteria are met; no separate application needed.

Onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820 / 801)

820/801

Stage 1 — Subclass 820 — Temporary

Lodged while you are inside Australia. You can remain in Australia and work while your permanent visa is processed.

Stage 2 — Subclass 801 — Permanent

Granted after 2 years of partnership if relationship is genuine and ongoing. No new application is required.

Relationship Types Eligible

Married

Legally married to an Australian citizen, PR, or eligible NZ citizen.

De Facto

In a genuine de facto relationship for at least 12 months prior to application. Same-sex couples are fully eligible.

Engaged (for Subclass 300)

Intending to marry your Australian sponsor within 9 months of visa grant (Prospective Marriage Visa).

Eligibility Requirements

Have a sponsoring partner who is an Australian citizen, PR holder, or eligible NZ citizen.

Be in a genuine, committed, and ongoing relationship (married or de facto).

Be able to demonstrate joint finances, cohabitation, and social recognition of the relationship.

Meet English language, health and character requirements.

Be the correct age (generally 18 years or older).

Be a de facto partner for at least 12 months prior (de facto stream) or legally married.

Documents Required for Partner Visa

Identity documents: passports, birth certificates.
Proof of relationship: joint bank statements, rental agreements, social media/photos.
Evidence of cohabitation: utility bills, shared address on official documents.
Marriage or de facto evidence: marriage certificate / statutory declaration.
Sponsor's Australian citizenship or PR evidence (e.g. passport, travel visa grant).
Health examinations from an approved BUPA or panel physician clinic.
Police clearance certificates for all countries resided in for 12+ months.

Benefits of the Australian Partner Visa

Live and work in Australia temporarily (Subclass 309 or 820).
Pathway to Australian Permanent Residency (Subclass 100 or 801) after 2 years.
Unrestricted work rights in Australia throughout the visa period.
Access to Medicare as a temporary partner visa holder.
Children born or included can also be included on the same visa.
Pathway to Australian citizenship after meeting residence obligations.

FAQs About Australian Partner Visa

The Partner Visa (Subclass 309/100) is an offshore Australian partner visa for people currently outside Australia. It has two stages: a temporary Subclass 309, and then a permanent Subclass 100 automatically assessed after 2 years.

Visa Class

Partner Visa

Reunite with your Australian partner — for spouses, de facto partners, and same-sex couples.

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Visa Subclass

Offshore Partner Visa (subclass 309/100)Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300)

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