Partner visas
Australia offers relationship-based immigration pathways for married, de facto, or engaged couples. Fiancés can enter on a temporary Prospective Marriage visa (Subclass 300) to wed within the country. Spouses and de facto partners apply through a combined process involving provisional and permanent stages. This includes the offshore route (Subclasses 309 and 100) or the onshore track (Subclasses 820 and 801), which incorporates crucial safety measures like Family Violence Provisions.
The Subclass 100 Partner Visa (Migrant) is the permanent stage of the onshore partner migration pathway, granted to spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. It follows the provisional Subclass 309 visa and grants you full permanent residency with the right to live, work, and study anywhere in Australia, access Medicare, and apply for Australian citizenship once eligible. With no points test or employer sponsorship required, the 100 visa is the final step for committed couples seeking to build their permanent future together in Australia.
The Subclass 820 Partner Visa (Provisional) is the first stage of the onshore partner migration pathway, allowing spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia while their permanent Subclass 801 visa is being processed. This visa grants you full work and study rights, access to Medicare, and the ability to travel freely in and out of Australia — all while you and your partner build your life together onshore. With no points test or employer sponsorship required, the 820 visa is the essential first step for committed couples already in Australia seeking a permanent future together.
Family Violence Provisions under Australian migration law protect visa applicants who experience family violence from a sponsoring partner or family member, allowing them to continue their permanent residency application even after the relationship has broken down. These provisions apply primarily to Partner Visas (Subclass 820/801 and 309/100) and certain other family-stream visas, ensuring that victims are not forced to remain in abusive relationships to secure their migration outcome. With no requirement for the sponsor's ongoing support, eligible applicants can independently obtain permanent residency with full access to Medicare, work rights, and a pathway to Australian citizenship — making these provisions a critical safeguard for vulnerable migrants.
The Subclass 801 Partner Visa (Permanent) is the permanent stage of the onshore partner migration pathway, granted to spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens who already hold the provisional Subclass 820 visa. It grants you full permanent residency with the right to live, work, and study anywhere in Australia, access Medicare, and apply for Australian citizenship once eligible. With no points test or employer sponsorship required, the 801 visa is the final step for committed couples already living together in Australia seeking to make it their permanent home.
The Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Visa allows individuals engaged to an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to enter Australia and marry their partner within the nine-month visa validity period. This temporary visa grants you full work and study rights, access to Medicare, and the ability to travel freely in and out of Australia while you plan your wedding. Once married, you can apply onshore for the Subclass 820/801 Partner Visa — making the 300 visa the ideal pathway for engaged couples ready to begin their married life and permanent future together in Australia.
The Subclass 309 Partner Visa (Provisional) is the first stage of the offshore partner migration pathway, allowing spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia while their permanent Subclass 100 visa is being processed. This visa grants you full work and study rights, access to Medicare, and the ability to travel freely in and out of Australia — all while you and your partner build your life together onshore. With no points test or employer sponsorship required, the 309 visa is the essential first step for committed couples applying from outside Australia seeking a permanent future together.
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