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100 — Partner (Permanent) Visa - Offshore
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100 — Partner (Permanent) Visa - Offshore

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

At a Glance

Processing Time

1–2 years

Estimated Cost

AUD $20,505

Stay Duration

Indefinite.

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Living in Australia

Cost of Living
2% more than United States
Avg SalaryA$73,000
Quality of Life
187/200
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Overview

Partner (Permanent) Visa — Offshore.

The Australian Subclass 100 Partner (Permanent) visa is the permanent stage of the offshore partner migration pathway, granted to applicants who already hold a Subclass 309 provisional visa and remain in a genuine, ongoing relationship with their Australian sponsor.

The visa grants indefinite stay with full work and study rights, plus access to Medicare and the ability to sponsor qualifying relatives. Combined 309/100 fees start at AUD 11,710. qualification for the permanent stage is assessed roughly two years after the initial application date.

This visa is ideal for offshore partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents who have already cleared the 309 provisional stage and can demonstrate a continuing genuine relationship.

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Cost Breakdown

Combined Subclass 309/100 Base Application FeeAUD $11,710
Additional Applicant 18+AUD $5,860
Additional Applicant Under 18AUD $2,935
TotalAUD $20,505

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must hold either a Partner (Provisional) (subclass 309) or a Dependent Child (subclass 445) visa.

Must continue to be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with the same sponsor who supported the 309 visa.

Must meet health and character requirements.

Must have no outstanding debts to the Australian Government.

Must be in the best interests of any children involved.

Generally, qualification is assessed two years after the initial 309/100 application was lodged.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Updated evidence of a genuine and ongoing relationship

Current passport biodata page

Updated police certificates (if requested)

Updated sponsorship confirmation

Evidence of any changes in circumstances since the 309 grant

Form 888 statutory declarations (if requested)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Live in Australia permanently.
  • Work and study in Australia without restrictions.
  • Access Medicare (Australia's public healthcare scheme).
  • Sponsor qualifying relatives for visas.
  • Ability to apply for Australian citizenship when qualifying.

Worth Knowing

  • The 100 visa is a second-stage permanent visa dependent on the grant of the 309 temporary visa.
  • The relationship must remain genuine and ongoing throughout the processing period.
  • The application process is subject to a significant government fee paid at the commencement of the 309/100 combined application.

Application Process

1

Lodge the combined 309/100 application while outside Australia.

2

The 309 visa is processed and granted first.

3

After approximately two years from the initial application, qualification for the subclass 100 visa is assessed based on the ongoing relationship.

4

The subclass 100 visa is granted if all criteria are met.

Application Forms

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Applications are generally submitted via the online ImmiAccount system.—

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