BorderProofBorderProof
Explore VisasCompare VisasCountry GuidesNewsAbout
Sign InFind A Visa
309/100 — Partner (Offshore) (Subclass 309/100)
AustraliaAustralia•Oceania
Open

309/100 — Partner (Offshore) (Subclass 309/100)

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

At a Glance

Processing Time

1.6–2.3 years

Estimated Cost

AUD $11,710

Stay Duration

Temporary (until Subclass 100 is decided)

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Apply Now Official Information
Australia flag

Living in Australia

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

Overview

For partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents applying from outside Australia. Provisional (309) leading to permanent (100).

The Subclass 309/100 is Australia's offshore partner visa for spouses and de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or qualifying NZ citizens. The provisional 309 lets the holder live and work in Australia while Home Affairs assesses the relationship; the permanent 100 follows after two years.

The fee is AUD 11,710 and processing takes 14–26 months. Applicants must show a genuine, continuing relationship (married or de facto, typically 12+ months cohabitation), meet health and character requirements, and be offshore at lodgement. Dependent children are included; no points test applies.

This visa is ideal for partners of Australian citizens or PRs living abroad who want a direct, no-points-test route to permanent residency.

Australia

Curious about life in Australia?

Discover cost of living, salary benchmarks, tax rates, and quality of life — everything you need to know before you make the move.

Explore Guide

Annual Cap & Quota

Part of Family stream (~47,825 places)

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

100 — Partner (Permanent) Visa - Offshore
Australia flagAustralia

100 — Partner (Permanent) Visa - Offshore

ValidityIndefinite.
Processing1–2 years
View Visa Details

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be in a genuine and continuing relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or qualifying New Zealand citizen.

Must be married or in a de facto relationship (usually 12+ months of cohabitation).

Must be outside Australia at the time of application.

Must meet health and character requirements.

Sponsor must be 18+ years old and meet character requirements.

Must have a sponsor who agrees to support the applicant.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Passport

Relationship evidence

Sponsor's citizenship/PR evidence

Police clearances

Medical exam

Statutory declarations

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Permanent residency
  • Full work rights
  • Includes dependent children
  • No points test

Worth Knowing

  • High application fee (AUD 11,710).
  • Long processing times.
  • Strict evidence requirements to prove the relationship is genuine.
  • The sponsor has legal obligations to support the applicant.

Application Process

1

Ensure qualification and gather evidence of the relationship.

2

Sponsor submits a sponsorship application online.

3

Applicant lodges the joint Partner Visa (Subclass 309/100) application via ImmiAccount.

4

Upload all required supporting documents.

5

Wait for the temporary 309 visa to be processed while offshore.

6

Once granted, the applicant can travel to Australia and eventually apply for the permanent 100 visa after two years.

Application Forms

Go to application portal
47PA
Sponsorship for a Partner to Migrate to Australia (Offshore)
Fill online

Ready to see if the 309/100 — Partner (Offshore) (Subclass 309/100) is your visa path?

Discover how your answers compare with the published requirements. 2 minutes. Free to use.

Start Visa Discovery