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Offshore Partner Visa 309/100 - Aussies and Me: Partner Visas
Applied while the applicant is outside Australia
This is a 2-step visa process
STEP 1
STEP 2
SUBCLASS 309 VISA
(Temporary)
- Allows you to enter and live in Australia temporarily
- Allows work rights
- Multiple entries in and out of Australia
- After 2 years, assessed to Subclass 100 Visa
Age
Applicant must be 18 years or older
Location
Applicant must be in Australia when applying for the visa
Sponsor
Applicant must have a sponsor (spouse or de facto partner)
- Relationship criteria is satisfied
- Living together or not permanently apart
- Exclusive spousal relationship (legally married, including LGBT+ marriages)
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Exclusive de facto relationship:
- The relationship has been ongoing for at least 12 months (limited exceptions)
- Children may be included if
- Under 18 and both parents with legal rights agree (in writing) to the child being included in the visa
- Over 18 but less than 24 must be dependent on the visa applicant
SUBCLASS 100 VISA
(Permanent Partner Visa)
- Process typically after two years, if the relationship is still genuine and ongoing.
- Permanent residence
- 5 year travel rights
Hold a Temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820)
Applicants must already hold this visa.
Ongoing Relationship
Be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with an eligible sponsor (Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible NZ citizen).
Other requirements
Health and Character
Must meet health and character requirements.
Debts
Any outstanding debts to the Australian Government must be repaid or arrangements made.
Sponsorship limitations
Sponsor cannot be barred from sponsoring
NEXT STEP
Citizenship
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