Partner Provisional Visa( Subclass 309 & Partner Migrant Visa (Subclass 100) allows the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen and you are outside of Australia.
The temporary Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309) is granted first and lets you stay in Australia whilst the Permanent Partner (Migrant) visa subclass 100 is processed. Moreover, you can also include your dependent children or stepchildren in the application
Criteria
Obtaining the permanent Partner (Migrant) visa (subclass 100) is a two stage process. To be eligible for a permanent partner visa you first need to be granted a temporary Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309). You apply for both the permanent and temporary visas at the same time and pay only one fee. If you are granted the temporary Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309), you are eligible to be assessed for the permanent Partner (Migrant) visa (subclass 100) about two years after you lodged your application. You will need to provide further documents for this assessment.
If you have been in a long term relationship before you lodge your application, the permanent Partner (Migrant) visa (subclass 100) may be granted immediately after the temporary Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309).
You may be granted this Visa if
- If you are married, usually you must be 18 or older when you apply. This is because usually, you must be 18 or older for your marriage to be valid under Australian law.If you are a de facto partner, you must be 18 or older when you apply.
- You must be the spouse (married) or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
- You must have a sponsor, who will be your partner, except if your partner is under 18 years of age.
- You must meet our health &character requirement.
Criteria for the permanent Partner visa (subclass 801)
You must:
- Hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 309)
- Continue to be the spouse or de facto partner relationship unless your relationship hasended and there are special circumstances
- Have complied with all Australian laws whilst on your temporary visa.
How Can My Visa Guide Help You?
Our experienced team at MVG understands the importance of loved ones joining in Australia. Hence puts in special efforts and care in organising, preparing and lodging the visa.
