Australian Partner Visas

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Our MARA-certified experts (MARN 1575613) make Partner Visa applications simple. Since 2015, we've been bringing couples together, offering tailored, hassle-free visa processing. Your Australian dream starts here. Book a free consultation now and let's begin your journey together.

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Partner Visas - Your Pathway to Australian Residency

Partner visas enable you to be sponsored for a visa if you are legally married, in a defacto relationship or engaged to be married to an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident or Eligible New Zealand Citizen.

There are two steps to the Partner visa application process.

  • In the first stage a temporary Partner visa is granted, with full work and travel rights and accessto Medicare.
  • The second stage occurs two years after the grant of the temporary visa when a Permanent Partner visa is granted.
  • For partner visa applicants who are engaged to be married, a third visa stage occurs prior to arrival in Australia, giving time for the applicant to travel to Australia and marry their spouse.

Same sex couples can apply for a partner visa on the basis of a de facto or marriage relationship. Same sex couples can also apply for the Prospective Marriage Visa. Click here to learn more.

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Our Registered Migration Agents specialise in making Partner Visa applicationstailored, simple and stress-free. We are here to guide you through every step,helping you secure your future in Australia.

Understanding your Partner Visa options

Choosing the correct partner visa is crucial for a smooth transition to life together in Australia. Each visa type caters to different relationship stages and locations, ensuring that your unique love story gets the recognition it deserves from the Australian immigration system.

Every relationship is unique, and tailoring a plan to fit your circumstances is key to a successful outcome. Your location, objectives, and life situation shape the strategy and path you'll follow in applying for your Australian Partner Visa. Our Registered Migration Agents have the expertise and passion to assist you every step of the way and ensure you achieve the best possible outcome.

Onshore Visa Types: Partner Visa Subclass 820/801

  • For those couples who already live together in Australia.
  • If you're married or in a de facto relationship with an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, the Subclass 820/801 visa is your pathway to your residency and shared life in Australia. It's essential that you're both inside Australia at the time of application and when the visa is granted.
  • This two-stage process starts with the temporary visa (Subclass 820), leading to permanent residency (Subclass 801).

Offshore Visa Types: Partner Visa Subclass 309/100

  • For couples currently living apart, outside of Australia.
  • If you're outside Australia but married or in a de facto relationship with an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, the Subclass 309/100 visa bridges that distance. This visa requires you, as a spouse, to be outside Australia when you apply and when it's granted.
  • Like its onshore counterpart, this process begins with a temporary visa (Subclass 309) and transitions to a permanent residency visa (Subclass 100) in the second processing stage.

Prospective Marriage Visa Subclass 300 (Fiancé Visa)

  • For engaged couples planning to marry.
  • Engaged to an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident? The Prospective Marriage Visa Subclass 300 is your first step towards a wedding and life in Australia. This visa allows you to enter Australia to marry your fiancé within 9 months of arrival.
  • Following your marriage, you can transition to an onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) to begin your married life in Australia.

Understanding the nuances of each visa type ensures that you embark on the most appropriate path for your relationship, minimising complications and maximising your chances of a successful application. Your love story deserves a happy ending, and selecting the right visa is the first chapter.

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Understanding your Partner Visa options

  • Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Visa

  • Subclass 309 Offshore TemporaryPartner Visas

  • Subclass 100 Permanent Residency Visas (Second Stage Processing)

  • Subclass 820 Onshore Temporary Partner Visas

  • Subclass 801 Permanent Residency Visas (Second Stage Processing)

If you are engaged to an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, you can apply for the Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Visa, also known as the Fiancé Visa, to join your fiancé in Australia.


This visa permits a stay of up to 9 months, allowing you to marry and subsequently apply for both the Subclass 801 and 820 Subclass Visas.


Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Relationship status: Engaged to an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
  • Location: Living inside or outside of Australia

Upon a successful application, the Subclass 300 Visa offers:

  • Join Your Fiancé in Australia
  • Stay Duration: Live in Australia for up to 9 months, providing ample time to marry.
  • Path to Permanent Residency: Post-marriage, apply for the Subclass 801 and 820 Visas.
  • Comprehensive Rights: Upon successful application, gain the ability to work, study, apply for Australian citizenship (when eligible), access certain social security benefits, and sponsor relatives for permanent residence.

Port Migration's team of skilled Migration Agents are dedicated to guiding you towards visa success and expediting your application process.

No matter which visa type you're eligible for, our experts offer comprehensive support, leveraging their extensive knowledge and experience to navigate the complexities of visa applications. We understand the stress and uncertainty that come with this journey, which is why we're committed to providing personalized assistance every step of the way.

Evidence Types You Need To Support Your Application

Regardless of whether you apply for your Partner Visa within Australia or from abroad, it's crucial to present compelling evidence to the Australian Government demonstrating the legitimacy of your marriage or de facto relationship.

The government looks for four main types of evidence to verify the authenticity of your partnership:

  • Household Evidence

  • Financial Evidence

  • Social Evidence

  • Nature of the Commitment

  • Intention to Marry

Evidence that you are living together and maintaining a household together for example:

  • email and mail correspondence addressed to both partners
  • a description of how household chores are allocated
  • shared responsibility for any children

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At Port Migration our approach is simple

We’re here to help from start to finish to give your application the best chance of success.

Book a time to secure your 15 min consultation.

Well identify your goals, whether it s a marriage, working holiday, a permanent job, or a company sponsorship. And from there we will broadly outline the possible Visa options available to you.

Attend a 1 hour interview.

Once your main goal has been identified we will sit down with you and talk in detail about your current circumstances. We will then recommend the Visa type that is best suited to your needs, based on wait time, cost, and conditions.

Prepare and lodge your visa application

Once you have agreed and signed a cost agreement, we will then begin completing your Visa application on your behalf.

Get personalised support and follow up from our friendly team.

We are with you from start to finish and if you have any questions or concerns during this time, we will be there to answer them.

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FAQs

How long does a partner visa take to process?

Estimated processing timeframes for Partner Visa applications can change depending on a number of factors including the date you submitted your application, government visa priorities, and the number of applications that are being lodged.

To ensure your Partner Visa application is processed smoothly in the fastest time possible aim to submit a Decision Ready application with police checks, health examinations and sponsor application completed as soon as possible after lodging. 

Watch our handy video on Visa Application Processing Timeframes for more information.


You can use the Immigration and Home Affairs’ visa processing time guide tool for an estimated processing time based on the type of visa you are applying for.

How much does it cost to lodge a partner visa?

Costs associated with lodging a Partner Visa application include: Home Affairs application fee, Home Affairs card payment surcharge, police clearance fees, health examination fees, translation fees and Migration Agent fees.

As of January 2024, the Home Affairs’ Partner Visa and Prospective Marriage Visa application fees are currently AUD$8.850. These fees are set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs:

For more information, watch this video that explains the breakdown of costs of the different partner visa types in more detail.

What happens if my Partner Visa gets rejected?

If your partner visa is refused you may be able to appeal the refusal decision through the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. it is extremely important to read the refusal notification from Home Affairs carefully. There are strict timeframes to appeal a refusal decision which must be adhered to.

Will I be granted a permanent residency with a partner visa?

Yes, obtaining a permanent residency through a partner visa is possible. Initially, you might apply for a temporary partner visa (such as the Subclass 820 for onshore applications or Subclass 309 for offshore). After meeting certain conditions, including a relationship period typically around two years from your initial application, you can then be eligible to apply for or transition to a permanent partner visa (Subclass 801 or Subclass 100). Successful approval of the permanent partner visa grants you permanent residency in Australia, allowing you to live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely, along with other benefits such as access to social security benefits and eligibility for Australian citizenship, subject to meeting all necessary criteria.

How long do I have to be in a defacto relationship for before I can lodge my Visa Application?

For most partner visa applications, including both de facto and married couples, you need to have been in the relationship for at least 12 months prior to lodging your application. However, there are exceptions to this rule, such as having registered your relationship with an Australian state or territory, which might allow you to apply earlier. Each case is unique, so it's essential to consult with a migration expert to understand how the specific circumstances of your relationship might affect your eligibility and the timing of your visa application.

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