
PARTNER VISA
Offshore Prospective Marriage Fiancé Visa (Subclass 300)
The Subclass 300 visa allows individuals to enter Australia to marry their fiancé and prepare for their life together. Below are the key details and requirements:
Key Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Intend to live together as spouses.
- Have met each other in person since turning 18.
- Marry each other within nine months of the visa being granted.
Application Details:
- Location: You must be outside Australia both at the time of application and when the decision is made.
- Immigration Fee: $7,715.00.
Important Recommendation:
It is highly advised to apply for the Onshore Subclass 820 Partner Visa before your Subclass 300 visa expires. This will reduce the immigration charge by approximately $2,000.00.
Onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820)
This visa allows non-Australians who are in a genuine relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to stay in Australia temporarily and eventually transition to permanent residency.
Eligibility:
- Be in a genuine relationship with your partner.
- Applicable to both same-sex and opposite-sex couples.
- Must be in Australia at the time of application and when the visa is granted.
Key Benefits:
- You will be granted a bridging visa upon application, allowing you to remain in Australia temporarily.
- Access to Medicare benefits once the application is lodged.
Application Process:
- Temporary Visa: Initially, a temporary 820 visa will be issued.
- Permanent Visa (Subclass 801): You may apply for a permanent 801 visa two years after submitting your initial application.
Immigration Fees:
- Subclass 820 Visa Fee: $7,715.00.
Offshore Partner Visa (Subclass 309)
The Subclass 309 visa enables non-Australians in a genuine relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to enter and stay in Australia temporarily before transitioning to permanent residency.
Eligibility:
- Be in a genuine relationship with your partner.
- Applicable to both same-sex and opposite-sex couples.
- Must be outside Australia at the time of application and when the visa is granted.
Key Benefits:
- You will be granted a bridging visa upon application, allowing you to remain temporarily.
- Access to Medicare benefits once the application is lodged.
Application Process:
- Temporary Visa: A temporary 309 visa will be issued initially.
- Permanent Visa (Subclass 100): You may apply for a permanent 100 visa two years after submitting your initial application.
Immigration Fees:
- Subclass 309 Visa Fee: $7,715.00.
Permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801)
The Subclass 801 visa is the permanent stage of the partner visa pathway, following the temporary Subclass 820 visa.
Eligibility:
- Must maintain a genuine and ongoing relationship with your Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand partner.
- Be in Australia at the time of application and grant.
Immigration Fees:
- No additional immigration fees for the 801 visa.
Permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 100)
The Subclass 100 visa is the permanent stage of the partner visa pathway, following the temporary Subclass 309 visa.
Eligibility:
- Must maintain a genuine and ongoing relationship with your Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand partner.
- Must be outside Australia at the time of application and grant.
Immigration Fees:
- No additional immigration fees for the 100 visa.