Partner Visa (Offshore) (subclass 309/100) — Visa2AU
Apply from outside Australia, then settle permanently. Category: Family.
The offshore partner pathway (309 temporary, then 100 permanent) suits couples where the applicant is outside Australia. It mirrors the onshore 820/801 two-stage process with the same relationship-evidence standard.
At a glance
- Government charge: From AUD 11,710 (main applicant)
- Indicative professional fee: $5,500 AUD (Fixed professional fee quoted after assessment)
- Typical processing: 12–24 months (typical)
Eligibility
- Outside Australia at time of application and (usually) decision of 309
- Genuine spouse or de facto relationship with eligible sponsor
- Sponsor is an Australian citizen, PR or eligible NZ citizen
- Meet health and character requirements
Key documents
- Identity and civil status documents
- Evidence of genuine relationship across financial, household, social and commitment aspects
- Form 888 statutory declarations
- Police clearances from all relevant countries
- Health examinations
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit Australia while my 309 is processing?
Yes, many applicants visit on a visitor visa while waiting, but the visitor visa has its own genuine-temporary-entrant test. We plan the timing carefully to avoid refusals that complicate your history.
Is the 309/100 fee the same as 820/801?
The government application charge is the same for onshore and offshore partner streams. Secondary applicant charges and biometrics/health costs differ by country.
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Source: https://visa2.au/visas/partner-visa-309-100 · Visa2AU — MARN-registered migration agents (MARN 0534230, 2418663), North Sydney, Australia.