The Partner Visa (Subclass 309 and 100) allows the partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealnd citizen to live in Australia.

For most applicants, the length of stay on the 309 Visa is from 15-24 months and getting the 309 Visa is the first step in obtaining the permanent Subclass 100 Visa. 

The 309 Visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia temporarily.

You must be the spouse or de facto partner of an:

• Australian citizen,
• Australian permanent resident, or
• An eligible New Zealand citizen

Married Applicants

To be a married applicant:

• You and your partner must both be committed to a shared life together,
• Your relationship must be genuine and continuing,
• You must live with your spouse or do not live apart on a permanent basis,
• Your marriage must be valid under Australian law.

De facto partners

To be a de facto partner, you must be in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months.

Both married and de facto relationship partners must be over 18 years or older when they apply.

You and any member of the family unit or dependent child who applies for the visa with you must meet Australia’ health requirement.

You and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet Australia’s character requirement.

• live, work and study in Australia
• travel to and from Australia as many times as you want
• enroll in Medicare, Australia’s health-care scheme.

The Partner (Permanent) 100 Visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen, live in Australia permanently. It is usually granted to people who hold a temporary Partner (Provisional) 309 Visa.

• be married or in a de facto relationship
• have a genuine and continuing relationship
• live together, or not live permanently apart
• be mutually committed to a shared life excluding other partners

• live, work and study in Australia indefinitely
• sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia
• apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible.
• enrol in Medicare, Australia’s health-scheme
• travel to and from Australia for 5 years

Are you ready to take the next step?

Complete our free online partner visa assessment and we will provide free advice on your visa eligibility, visa options, and the next key steps.