Live Together in Australia : Partner Visa Subclass 309
The Offshore Partner (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 309) is a temporary visa that lets the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia while their permanent Partner visa (Subclass 100) is processed. This visa provides work and study rights, access to Medicare, and freedom to enter and leave Australia during its validity. Applicants must apply from outside Australia and prove their relationship is genuine and continuing. Once granted, holders may remain in Australia until the permanent visa decision is made, offering a clear pathway to permanent residency.
To apply for the Offshore Partner (Provisional) visa (Subclass 309), you must be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen who agrees to sponsor you. The application must be lodged while you are outside Australia, and you must be at least 18 years old at the time of applying. You will also need to satisfy Australia’s health and character standards and demonstrate compliance with previous visa conditions. Any outstanding debts to the Australian Government must be repaid before a decision is made.
Key Criteria:
Be outside Australia when lodging the application
Have an eligible sponsoring partner
Be 18 years or older
Meet relationship requirements
Satisfy health and character checks
Have no prior visa cancellations or refusals
Clear any government debts
Length of Stay:
Valid until a decision is made on your Partner (Migrant) visa application.
Advantages
Benefits:
Live, work, and study in Australia while your permanent visa is processed
Access free English language classes if eligible
Enroll in Australia’s public health care system, Medicare
Include eligible family members in your application
Travel in and out of Australia multiple times during the visa period
