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Australian Partner Visa

Registered Migration Team | MARN 1911875 | MARN 2418424 | MARN 2518812

Australian Partner Visa | Reuniting Families, One Application at a Time

Being separated from the person you love by international borders is one of the hardest things a couple can experience. The Australian partner visa system provides a pathway to permanent reunification. Career Launchers handles every aspect with the care and thoroughness it deserves.
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Registered Migration Team | MARN 1911875 | MARN 2418424 | MARN 2518812

Australian Partner Visa | Reuniting Families, One Application at a Time

Being separated from the person you love by international borders is one of the hardest things a couple can experience. The Australian partner visa system provides a pathway to permanent reunification. Career Launchers handles every aspect with the care and thoroughness it deserves.
Book A Free Consultation

VISA OPTIONS

Which Partner Visa Do You Need?

Every relationship is unique so is your visa pathway. We help you choose the partner visa that best fits your situation, whether you’re married, engaged, or in a de facto relationship.

Subclass 309 Offshore and 100 Permanent

For applicants who are outside Australia at the time of application. The 309 is a temporary visa granted first. It automatically transitions to the permanent Subclass 100 visa after the relationship is re-assessed approximately 2 years later.

Subclass 820 Onshore and 801 Permanent

For applicants who are already in Australia on a valid visa. The 820 is a temporary visa that allows you to remain in Australia while waiting for the permanent 801 to be granted

Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Visa

For couples who are engaged but not yet married, where the applicant is outside Australia. Must marry within 9 months of arrival. After marriage, applicant can apply for an onshore Partner Visa.

TIMELINE

How Long Does a Partner Visa Take?

Partner visas are among the longest processing visas in the Australian immigration system. The temporary visa stage (309 or 820) can take 12 to 24 months. The permanent visa stage (100 or 801) typically follows 2 years after the temporary visa was granted.

During the temporary visa stage, you can live, work, and study in Australia with full work rights. Career Launchers prepares your file with the long game in mind, making sure the permanent stage is as smooth as the temporary stage.

EVIDENCE FRAMEWORK

Four Categories of Relationship Evidence

The Department of Home Affairs assesses partner visa applications across four distinct categories. A strong application presents compelling material in all four. A weak application in any single category creates doubt that can delay or refuse the entire application.

Financial Aspects

Joint bank accounts, shared financial responsibilities, co-ownership of property, and financial interdependence demonstrate a genuine partnership. Career Launchers guides you on what constitutes strong financial evidence.

Nature of Household

Whether you have lived together, shared household responsibilities, and how you manage domestic arrangements. Statutory declarations from both parties and third party witnesses are key.

Social Aspects

How you present yourselves as a couple to the world. Joint social media accounts, photos together over time, joint travel records, and statutory declarations from friends and family who know you as a couple.

Commitment

Knowledge of each other’s personal circumstances, future plans together, and the history of the relationship. Personal statements about your relationship history and future intentions form the backbone of this category.

Financial Aspects

Joint bank accounts, shared financial responsibilities, co-ownership of property, and financial interdependence demonstrate a genuine partnership. Career Launchers guides you on what constitutes strong financial evidence.

Nature of Household

Whether you have lived together, shared household responsibilities, and how you manage domestic arrangements. Statutory declarations from both parties and third party witnesses are key.

Social aspect

How you present yourselves as a couple to the world. Joint social media accounts, photos together over time, joint travel records, and statutory declarations from friends and family who know you as a couple.

Commitment

Higher IELTS or PTE scores earn additional migration points and open doors to more skilled occupation lists. The 485 period gives you time to sit and resit tests.

POINTS TEST

How the Skill Select Points System Works

Most skilled independent and nominated visas are points-tested. You must score at least 65 points to submit an Expression of Interest. However, in most invitation rounds the actual cut-off score is significantly higher, often 80 or above depending on the occupation.

Initial eligibility assessment and relationship strength review

Comprehensive document and evidence checklist preparation

Relationship statement drafting and review for both partners

Statutory declaration templates and guidance for third-party witnesses

Full application lodgement with quality review before submission

Monitoring and response to all further information requests

Permanent stage transition advice and support when the time comes

Initial eligibility assessment and relationship strength review

Comprehensive document and evidence checklist preparation

Relationship statement drafting and review for both partners

Statutory declaration templates and guidance for third-party witnesses

Full application lodgement with quality review before submission

Monitoring and response to all further information requests

Permanent stage transition advice and support when the time comes

“We have answered thousands of migration questions over the years. Here are the ones we hear most often.”

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Both married and de facto relationships are eligible. De facto relationships must have existed for at least 12 months at the time of application, unless there are compelling and compassionate reasons or you are registered under a state or territory relationship register.

If you apply for the onshore Subclass 820, you can generally be granted a bridging visa that allows you to remain in Australia and work while your application is assessed. Career Launchers confirms your bridging visa conditions at the time of lodgement.

Absolutely. Australian partner visas are available to all couples regardless of gender or sexual orientation. The same eligibility criteria, evidence requirements, and processing pathways apply equally.

If your relationship breaks down during processing, your application may still continue in certain circumstances, particularly if domestic violence was involved. These are complex situations and Career Launchers will advise you on your specific options immediately.

Yes. Dependent children can be included as secondary applicants in your partner visa application. Career Launchers advises on which children are eligible and what additional documentation is required for minors.

The offshore pathway (309 and 100) is for applicants outside Australia at the time of lodgement. The onshore pathway (820 and 801) is for applicants already in Australia on a valid visa. The processing timelines are similar but the bridging visa conditions differ. Career Launchers advises on which pathway is correct for your situation.