Australian Partner Visa
Looking to reunite with your partner and build a future in Australia? Australia offers several visa options for spouses, de facto partners, or prospective spouses of eligible Australian citizens, permanent residents, or New Zealand citizens.
Choosing the right visa will depend on your relationship status, where you are located when applying, and whether you are married, in a de facto relationship, or planning to marry. Our team can assist you in determining the appropriate visa category, preparing your application, and supporting you throughout the visa application process.
Australian Partner Visa Categories
Marriage Visa (to be married to someone you’re not related to) – Subclass 300
Are you planning to marry your partner in Australia? The Marriage to an Intended Partner Visa (Subclass 300) allows you to travel to Australia to marry your future spouse, after which you can apply for a Partner Visa.
Key information:
- For couples planning to get married
- You must be outside Australia when you apply.
- Allows you to come to Australia before marriage.
- After getting married, you can apply for a suitable Partner Visa.
Temporary Partner Visa – Subclass 309
If you are the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen and are currently outside Australia, a Temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 309) can be your first step toward living in Australia.
Subclass 309 is the initial stage of the pathway to the Permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 100).
Key information:
- For spouses and de facto partners
- You must be outside Australia when you apply.
- Allows you to reside temporarily in Australia.
- This could lead to a Subclass 100 Permanent Resident Partner Visa.
Permanent Partner Visa – Subclass 100
Subclass 100 is the permanent residency stage of the Partner Visa pathway for applicants from outside Australia.
This visa allows eligible spouses or partners to reside permanently in Australia after completing the Subclass 309 pathway.
Partner Visa – Subclass 820
Are you in Australia with your partner? Subclass 820 is the temporary stage of the Partner Visa pathway for de facto eligible spouses and partners.
You must be in Australia when you apply.
Subclass 820 can lead to a Subclass 801 Permanent Partner Visa.
Permanent Partner Visa – Subclass 801
Subclass 801 is the permanent residency stage of the Partner Visa pathway for applicants based in Australia.
This visa allows eligible spouses or partners to reside permanently in Australia after progressing from Subclass 820.
Are you looking for the right visa type?
Contact ACEcelent for advice on a Partner Visa pathway that suits your circumstances.
