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The Offshore Partner Visa (subclass 309 and 100) provides a pathway for eligible partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live and build a life together in Australia. This visa involves two stages: the 309 visa grants temporary residency, followed by the 100 visa, which offers permanent residency after meeting certain criteria.
✔️ Two-Stage Visa: The 309 visa is a temporary visa, while the 100 visa grants permanent residency after a period of holding the 309 visa.
✔️ Right to Work and Study: Both visa holders can work and study in Australia.
✔️ Eligibility for Medicare: Once the permanent 100 visa is granted, holders gain access to Medicare, Australia’s healthcare system.
✔️ Sponsorship Requirement: Applicants must have a sponsoring partner who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
To qualify for the Offshore Partner Visa (subclass 309/100), applicants must meet specific relationship and residency criteria.
✔️ Relationship Requirements: You must be married to or in a de facto relationship with an eligible Australian partner.
✔️ Long-Term Relationship: A long-term relationship (over three years, or two years with children) can expedite the transition to the permanent 100 visa.
✔️ Age: Both the applicant and their partner must be over 18.
✔️ Sponsorship: Your partner must agree to act as your sponsor and fulfill certain obligations.
✔️ Debts to the Government: You must not owe any debts to the Australian government.
✔️ Relationship Continuity: You and your partner should ideally be living together and maintain a committed relationship.
✔️ Financial Evidence: Shared financial responsibilities, such as joint bank accounts, are a strong indicator of a genuine relationship.
✔️ Social Proof: Evidence that your relationship is known to family and friends can also support your application.
✔️ Valid Sponsorship: Your partner must be willing to sponsor you for the duration of the visa process.
The permanent Partner Visa (100) grants indefinite residency in Australia. Key eligibility points include:
✔️ Temporary Visa Holding Period: Generally, you must have held the 309 visa for at least two years.
✔️ Continued Relationship: Your relationship with your partner should be ongoing and genuine.
✔️ Sponsorship Extension: Your partner must continue to support your permanent visa application.
Sponsors must fulfill certain criteria and have specific limitations:
✔️ Eligibility: Sponsors must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.
✔️ Financial Responsibility: Sponsors agree to financially support the applicant and any included family members.
✔️ Sponsorship Limitations: An individual can sponsor only two Partner Visa applicants over a five-year period, covering both temporary and permanent Partner Visas.
The Partner Visa (309 and 100) application fees cover both the temporary and permanent stages.
✔️ Base Application Cost: Approximately AUD 8,085 for the main applicant.
✔️ Additional Family Members: Extra charges apply for each family member included in your application.
✔️ Other Costs: Health assessments, police checks, and translations may incur additional expenses.
Once granted the Partner Visa (309), you are allowed to work and study in Australia. After obtaining the permanent 100 visa, you gain access to Medicare, offering essential health coverage.
Dependents, such as children, can be added to your application. They must meet specific health and character requirements and be approved for inclusion in your Partner Visa application.
Applicants and their dependents must fulfill various requirements:
✔️ Health: Undergo medical examinations as required by the Australian government.
✔️ Character: Provide police clearances for every country where you have lived for a significant period.
✔️ Debts: Resolve any debts to the Australian government prior to applying.
Holders of the 309 visa are permitted to travel to and from Australia while the permanent 100 visa is being processed. Be sure to check the travel conditions on your visa to avoid issues while traveling.
Sponsors are responsible for providing financial and general support to the applicant for at least two years from the time the permanent 100 visa is granted. This obligation helps ensure that visa holders are well-supported as they settle in Australia.
✔️ Subclass 309 Visa: Allows temporary residency in Australia until the permanent 100 visa is approved.
✔️ Subclass 100 Visa: Grants indefinite residency, allowing you to live and work in Australia permanently.
Partner Visa holders are expected to:
✔️ Maintain the Relationship: Remain in a genuine, ongoing relationship with your partner.
✔️ Comply with Australian Laws: Abide by all Australian laws and visa conditions.
✔️ Update Contact Information: Notify the Department of any changes in address or contact details.
Sponsors are typically limited to sponsoring two Partner Visa applicants over a five-year period. This rule helps maintain the integrity of the visa program and ensures sponsors meet their obligations.
The sponsorship typically lasts for two years from the time the 100 visa is granted, during which the sponsor is responsible for providing financial and general support.
Upon receiving the Partner Visa (309), you will be eligible to work and study in Australia. This right is automatically extended once the permanent Partner Visa (100) is granted, allowing you to pursue any employment opportunities.
✔️ Proof of Relationship: Evidence of a genuine relationship, such as photos and joint financial statements.
✔️ Sponsorship Forms: Filled out by your partner.
✔️ Identity Documentation: Passports, birth certificates, and relevant identification.
✔️ Health and Character Checks: Complete medical examinations and submit police certificates.
✔️ Financial Evidence: Documents showing shared finances or responsibilities.
