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Partner Visas

Onshore

820

Temporary Partner Visa that can be applied for onshore.

801

Permanent Partner Visa that can be applied for onshore. 

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Offshore

300

For people wishing to get married in Australia


309

Temporary partner visa for offshore applicants


100

Permanent partner visa for offshore applicants 

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Frequently asked questions

Here are some common questions about Partner Visas

The cost changes depending upon the type of visa. There are also many additional charges, such as medical checks or police checks that are required.

Currently, the application fee is around $11,710 AUD for a single applicant.

You must be in a committed relationship to the exclusion of all others with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand Citizen.

You do not have to be married to apply - there is a particular visa you can apply for if you're intending to, however.

LGBTQIA+ relationships are accepted, and we encourage you to reach out to us for advice.

No, it is not a requirement. However, there is a distinct advantage to being able to do so.

We can connect you with English educators.

Yes - there are two routes.

801 is for people applying onshore. They must hold a 820 visa.

100 is for people applying offshore. They must hold either a 309 or a 300 visa.

Yes, we will review your application prior to lodgement if you wish to do it yourself.

We will provide feedback on your application for you to then fix yourself.

For the first stage, processing times are between 1-2 years.

Specific timeframes can be seen on the Department's website.