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Subclass 309

The Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309) is the first step towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 100) that allows the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia temporarily. This visa permits you to live, work, and study in Australia while your permanent Partner visa application is being processed, travel to and from Australia as many times as you want, attend free English language classes if you’re eligible, and apply for access to Medicare.

Government fee

From

$9,095 AUD

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Cost shown is exclusive of taxes and other associated fees

Processing time

9 to 18 months

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Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309) offers

Family reunification

Join partner in Australia.

Provisional stay

Remain while processing permanent visa.

Work rights

Unlimited work opportunities.

Study options

Access to education, training.

Multiple entries

Frequent entry, exit flexibility.

Cultural exchange

Experience Australian lifestyle.

Pathway to permanence

Upgrade to permanent visa.

Personal growth

Enhance independence, adaptability.

Check your eligibility

To be eligible for the Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309), you must:

Be in a genuine relationship with your spouse or de facto partner who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
Have your spouse or de facto partner sponsor you
Be outside Australia when you apply for this visa. Family members who apply with you must also be outside Australia.

Requirements

To be eligible for this visa, you must also:

Not have had a visa cancelled or an application refused
Be outside Australia when you apply
Have a sponsor
Be the right age
Meet relationship requirements
Meet our health requirement
Meet our character requirement
Have no debt to the Australian Government
Be in the best interests of the child

Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309) Application Process

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