Partner Visa Australia
Overview
Do you want to join your spouse or de facto partner in Australia? The Partner Visa Australia is designed for spouses and partners of Australian permanent residents, Australian citizens, or eligible New Zealand citizens, allowing them to live together in Australia. Whether you’re planning a temporary stay or seeking permanent residency, this visa offers a pathway to a life shared with your loved one.
Partner Visa Categories
Partner visas in Australia are categorized into temporary and permanent streams, depending on your circumstances and relationship status.
1. Subclass 820 – Temporary Partner Visa (Onshore)
This visa allows you to live temporarily in Australia while your permanent Partner Visa application is processed.
Processing Time:
- 75% of applications: 21 months
- 90% of applications: 28 months
Eligibility:
- Be in a genuine relationship with your partner.
- Your partner must be an Australian permanent resident, citizen, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
- Apply while you are in Australia.
Cost: AUD 7,850 (covers both temporary and permanent visa stages).
Benefits:
- Work and study in Australia.
- Travel in and out of Australia.
- Access Medicare (Australia’s public healthcare system).
2. Subclass 801 – Permanent Partner Visa (Onshore)
The permanent Partner Visa allows you to live in Australia indefinitely. It is only granted to those who hold a temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820).
Processing Time:
- 75% of applications: 9 months
- 90% of applications: 14 months
Eligibility:
- Hold a temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820).
- Be married to or in a genuine de facto relationship with your partner.
- Your partner must be a permanent resident, Australian citizen, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Benefits:
- Permanent residency in Australia.
- Work and study rights.
- Access Medicare.
- Apply for Australian citizenship (if eligible).
3. Subclass 309 – Temporary Partner Visa (Offshore)
This visa allows you to live in Australia temporarily while your application for a permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 100) is processed.
Processing Time:
- 75% of applications: 21 months
- 90% of applications: 28 months
Eligibility:
- Be in a genuine relationship with your partner.
- Apply from outside Australia.
- Your partner must be a permanent resident, Australian citizen, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Cost: AUD 7,850 (covers both temporary and permanent visa stages).
Benefits:
- Work and study in Australia.
- Travel to and from Australia.
- Access free English classes through the Adult Migrant English Program.
- Access Medicare.
4. Subclass 100 – Permanent Partner Visa (Offshore)
This visa allows you to live in Australia permanently. It is only available to holders of a temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 309).
Processing Time:
- 75% of applications: 19 months
- 90% of applications: 27 months
Eligibility:
- Hold a temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 309).
- Be married to or in a genuine de facto relationship with your partner.
- Settle any debts owed to the Australian Government.
Benefits:
- Permanent residency in Australia.
- Work and study rights.
- Enroll in Medicare.
- Sponsor family members to join you in Australia.
- Travel in and out of Australia for 5 years.
- Apply for Australian citizenship (if eligible).
General Partner Visa Benefits
- Reunite with your partner in Australia.
- Access to Australia’s healthcare system, Medicare.
- Opportunities to work, study, and build a life together.
- Pathway to Australian citizenship for permanent visa holders.
How CG Migration Services Can Help You
Applying for a Partner Visa can be complex, but with CG Migration Services, the process becomes seamless:
- Personalized Guidance: Our experienced agents will assess your eligibility and recommend the best visa option.
- Document Preparation: Assistance in compiling and organizing all necessary documents.
- Application Support: Step-by-step support from application submission to approval.
- Timely Updates: Keep track of your application progress and fulfill additional requirements promptly.
Start Your Partner Visa Journey Today
Reunite with your partner and start building your life together in Australia. At CG Migration Services, we are committed to making your Partner Visa application a success.
Contact us now to book your consultation and take the first step toward your new life in Australia!
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