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AUSTRALIAN PARTNER VISAS
Australian Partner Visas & Spouse Migration Services
Reunite with your loved one in Australia under our comprehensive spouse visa Australia and de facto visa Australia pathways. Whether you are applying for the subclass 820 visa (onshore partner), transitioning to the subclass 801 visa (permanent partner onshore), lodging a subclass 309 visa (offshore partner) toward the subclass 100 visa (permanent partner offshore), or planning a wedding on a prospective marriage visa subclass 300, our registered MARN migration agents manage your eligibility, four-pillar evidence, and digital lodgement from start to finish.
96%
Agency Approval Rate
5 Subclasses
820/801, 309/100 & 300
12–24 Mo.
Processing Timelines
PR
Permanent Residency Outcome
CORE CRITERIA
Partner Visa Eligibility Australia & Requirements
To qualify for an Australia partner visa across onshore, offshore, or fiancé pathways, both the applicant and the sponsoring partner must satisfy strict Department of Home Affairs relationship and statutory requirements.
Genuine & Continuing Relationship
You must demonstrate a mutual commitment to a shared life together to the exclusion of all others, supported by clear four-pillar evidence.
Married or 12-Month De Facto
You must be legally married under Australian law OR prove at least 12 months of continuous de facto cohabitation (unless formally registered by an Australian state/territory).
Partner Visa Sponsor Requirements
Your sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible NZ citizen aged 18+ who passes police character checks and statutory sponsorship limitation rules.
Onshore vs. Offshore Location
For Subclass 820/801, you must be physically present in Australia at lodgement and grant; for Subclass 309/100 or 300, you must lodge while outside Australia.
Fiancé Intention (Subclass 300)
Prospective Marriage Visa applicants must prove they have met their partner in person and genuinely intend to marry within 9 months of visa grant.
Health & Character Clearances
All applicants and dependent children included in the application must pass mandatory Australian medical examinations and international police clearances.
Avoid Common Disqualifying Mistakes: Lodging an onshore partner visa while holding a visitor visa stamped with Condition 8503 ('No Further Stay') without a waiver, failing to provide 12 full months of cohabitation evidence for de facto claims without a relationship registration certificate, or sponsoring a partner when the sponsor has already sponsored two partners in their lifetime can lead to immediate visa refusal and loss of the AUD $11,710 government fee.
STEP-BY-STEP
How to Apply for Partner Visa Australia
Our end-to-end agency management ensures your application is decision-ready—presenting a watertight four-pillar relationship case while managing bridging visas and permanent transitions.
01
Relationship Audit & Strategy
We audit your relationship history, cohabitation dates, and visa conditions to select between onshore 820/801, offshore 309/100, or fiancé 300 pathways.
02
Four-Pillar Evidence Assembly
We compile and structure your financial, household, social, and commitment documents alongside Form 888 statutory declarations from eligible witnesses.
03
ImmiAccount Digital Lodgement
We lodge your primary application via ImmiAccount, coordinate the AUD $11,710 government fee, and submit the accompanying sponsorship application.
04
Bridging Visa & Work Rights
For onshore lodgements, we ensure your automatic Bridging Visa A (BVA) is active with full work and study rights while waiting for your temporary decision.
05
Permanent Stage (801/100) Grant
Two years after initial lodgement, we prepare and lodge your updated relationship evidence to transition from temporary status to Australian Permanent Residency.
EVIDENCE CHECKLIST
What Evidence is Needed for Partner Visa Australia?
The Department of Home Affairs evaluates spouse and de facto relationships across four mandatory evidentiary pillars. Below is what you must assemble.
Financial & Household Pillar
- Joint bank account statements showing shared daily expenses
- Joint residential lease agreements or home mortgage title deeds
- Utility bills (gas, electricity, internet) in both names
- Written statement explaining division of housework & domestic duties
Social & Commitment Pillar
- Form 888 statutory declarations from at least two adult witnesses
- Joint travel bookings, flight itineraries, and holiday photographs
- Proof of correspondence and communication when spending time apart
- Terms of mutual wills or superannuation beneficiary nominations
Identity & Legal Records
- Valid passport bio-data pages for applicant and Australian sponsor
- Official marriage certificate OR state relationship registration certificate
- Divorce decrees or death certificates from any previous marriages
- International police clearances from all countries lived in for 12+ months
INVESTMENT & TIMELINES
Partner Visa Cost Australia & Processing (Updated 1 July 2026)
We believe in transparent budgeting so couples understand exactly what government application charges, surcharges, and professional representation fees to plan for.
Department of Home Affairs Fees
AUD $11,710
How much does partner visa cost in Australia? As of 1 July 2026, the primary applicant base charge for Subclass 820/801, 309/100, and 300 is AUD $11,710. This fee covers both the temporary and permanent stages. Additional adult family members cost AUD $5,860, and dependent children cost AUD $2,935.
* Prospective Marriage visa (300) holders transitioning to Subclass 820 pay a reduced fee of AUD $1,955. Fees are set by the Department and subject to change.
Our Agency Service Fee
Case-Dependent
Our professional service fees are tailored to the specific complexity of your case. We evaluate your relationship history, cohabitation evidence, sponsor eligibility, and visa condition waivers before providing a clear, fixed-quote quotation without hourly billing.
* Our fee covers four-pillar evidence audits, sponsor forms, bridging visa management, and full representation.
Typical Processing Timelines
12 – 24 Months
How long does partner visa take in Australia? Processing times vary by pathway. Temporary partner visas (Subclass 820 or 309) generally take 12 to 24 months. Permanent stage applications (801/100) are evaluated two years after your initial lodgement date.
* Clean, decision-ready applications with structured four-pillar evidence tend to be processed significantly faster.
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Why Work With a MARA Registered Agent for Partner Visas?
Following the 1 July 2026 government fee increase to AUD $11,710, lodging an Australian Partner Visa represents a substantial financial investment. Because the Department of Home Affairs does not refund application fees if a visa is refused, couples cannot afford to risk DIY errors, incomplete four-pillar evidence, or misunderstanding de facto cohabitation rules.
A frequent cause of partner visa refusal or extended delay is failing to provide objective, third-party proof across all four evidentiary pillars—such as submitting informal photos without supporting joint financial records, or lodging an onshore Subclass 820 visa before completing 12 full months of living together without registering the relationship under state law. Furthermore, sponsors with prior sponsorship histories often face strict statutory limitation bans unless a compelling waiver is professionally argued.
As registered MARN migration agents in Melbourne, we represent couples across Australia and overseas. We conduct a forensic pre-lodgement audit of your relationship evidence, verify sponsor eligibility, manage onshore Bridging Visa A (BVA) work rights, and structure a watertight submission that protects your AUD $11,710 investment and secures your future together.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear, direct answers regarding Australian Partner Visa costs, processing times, eligibility, and work rights.
How much does partner visa cost in Australia?
Following the 1 July 2026 Department of Home Affairs fee update, the base government application charge for the subclass 820 visa (onshore partner), subclass 309 visa (offshore partner), and prospective marriage visa subclass 300 is AUD $11,710 for the primary applicant. This single fee covers both the initial temporary stage and the permanent stage (subclass 801 or 100). If you already hold a subclass 300 visa, the fee to transition to the onshore partner visa is reduced to AUD $1,955.
How long does partner visa take in Australia?
Partner visa processing time Australia varies based on application completeness and whether you apply onshore or offshore. Typically, first-stage temporary partner visas (Subclass 820 or 309) take between 12 to 24 months. Well-prepared applications with comprehensive 'four pillars' relationship evidence are regularly processed significantly faster.
What evidence is needed for partner visa Australia?
The Department evaluates genuine relationships across 'four pillars': Financial Aspects (joint bank accounts, shared leases/mortgages, utility bills), The Household (shared domestic responsibilities, mail to same address), Social Aspects (joint travel, photos, Form 888 witness statements), and Commitment (long-term future plans, wills, communication history when apart).
Can I work in Australia on a partner visa?
Yes. Once your onshore temporary partner visa (Subclass 820) is granted, you receive full work and study rights in Australia. Furthermore, if you lodge an onshore Subclass 820/801 application while holding an eligible substantive visa, you will generally be granted a Bridging Visa A (BVA) with full work rights once your original visa expires.
What are the partner visa sponsor requirements?
To sponsor a partner, your spouse or de facto partner must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen aged 18 or older. Sponsors must pass police character checks regarding relevant offenses and must not be subject to sponsorship limitations (e.g., having sponsored more than two partners in their lifetime or having sponsored a partner within the last 5 years without a waiver).
What is the difference between onshore (820/801) and offshore (309/100) partner visas?
The subclass 820 visa (onshore partner) and subclass 801 visa (permanent partner onshore) are for applicants physically in Australia when applying and when the temporary visa is granted. The subclass 309 visa (offshore partner) and subclass 100 visa (permanent partner offshore) are for applicants outside Australia at the time of application.
Ready to Apply for Your Australian Partner Visa?
Speak directly with registered MARN migration agents in Melbourne. Send us a message on WhatsApp to check your relationship evidence, sponsor eligibility, and onshore bridging options.