PARTNER VISAS
Personalised guidance for spouses, de facto partners and prospective spouses applying through subclasses 820/801, 309/100 or 300, led by a Registered Migration Agent with more than 18 years of experience.
Your appropriate partner visa pathway will depend on your relationship, where you are located when applying and whether you are married, in a de facto relationship or planning to marry.
Subclasses 820 and 801
For spouses or de facto partners applying while in Australia. The temporary subclass 820 visa is generally the first stage towards the permanent subclass 801 visa.
Subclasses 309 and 100
For spouses or de facto partners applying from outside Australia. The provisional subclass 309 visa is generally the first stage towards the permanent subclass 100 visa.
Subclass 300
For applicants outside Australia who intend to marry their Australian partner. After marrying, eligible applicants can apply for the 820/801 partner visa pathway before their subclass 300 visa ends.
A partner visa application involves both the visa applicant and sponsor. Borderless Migration provides tailored guidance through each stage, helping you understand the requirements and prepare a well-documented application.
We review your relationship, location, visa history and sponsor circumstances to identify the most appropriate partner visa pathway and any potential issues.
You receive a tailored checklist covering financial, household, social and commitment evidence, along with the identity, character and supporting documents relevant to your circumstances.
We prepare and review the visa application and sponsorship information, organise the supporting evidence and lodge the relevant documents through ImmiAccount.
We monitor the application, help respond to information requests and guide you through later steps, including permanent-stage assessment where applicable.
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The appropriate pathway generally depends on your location and relationship. Applicants in Australia may be eligible for the 820/801 pathway, while applicants outside Australia may use the 309/100 pathway. The subclass 300 visa may suit eligible applicants who intend to travel to Australia to marry their prospective spouse. Your complete circumstances should be assessed before choosing a pathway.
Not necessarily. Australian partner visas can be available to eligible married and de facto couples. De facto applicants generally need evidence of an established relationship and may need to satisfy a 12-month relationship requirement unless an applicable exception applies. Engaged couples who intend to marry may be able to consider the Prospective Marriage visa 300.
Evidence commonly addresses the financial aspects of your relationship, your shared household, the social recognition of your relationship and your long-term commitment to one another. Applications may also require identity documents, relationship statements, witness declarations, police certificates, health examinations and sponsor information. The evidence needed will depend on your circumstances.
Government application charges are updated periodically and can depend on the visa pathway and any family members included in the application. Additional expenses may include health examinations, police certificates, biometrics, translations and professional service fees. Borderless Migration can confirm the current charges and provide a written professional-fee quotation before work begins.
There are many other reasons why Australian visa applications get refused including:
Partner visa processing times vary according to the pathway, application quality, individual circumstances, required checks and Department of Home Affairs caseloads. Published processing times are only a guide and do not guarantee when an individual application will be decided. Providing complete and accurate documents from the beginning can help avoid unnecessary delays.
Professional advice is the first step toward a successful visa outcome. Schedule your comprehensive strategy session today.
