5 Partner Visas for Spouse or Relationship to Migrant to Australia in 2021

Joining your partner in Australia is something that many people situated abroad think about. If you are the spouse or if you are in relationship (de facto) with an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen, and If you are seeking visa options to join your husband or wife, or your genuine relationship in Australia, you have come the right place. Here we conduct the most 5 popular and easiest visa options that may help you join your partner in Australia.

If you are currently living outside Australia (offshore):

For people who are living outside Australia and If you are the husband or wife of, or in a relationship (your spouse or relationship can be the same or different sex) (de facto) with:

an Australian citizen; or
Australian permanent resident: or
Eligible New Zealand citizen: or
Your spouse or relationship can be the same or different sex

You will need to apply for a Partner Provisional Visa – Subclass 309, this visa lets you quickly enter and live in Australia temporarily, and then you can continue to apply for permanent residency via Partner Migrant Visa – Subclass 100.

Partner Provisional Visa – Subclass 309

This is a temporary visa and you must be outside Australia when you apply
The processing time for this visa is from 16 to 22 months
Government cost from $7,715 Aud
If you are not married but in a relationship (de facto) with your partner, your relationship must be at least 12 months before you apply for this visa

If you just wish to live in Australia temporarily, this visa is perfect for you. Nevertheless, you can continue to apply directly for a permanent Partner Migrant Visa – Subclass 100 if you wish to live in Australia permanently.

Partner Migrant Visa – Subclass 100

This visa is for permanent residency
You have applied for Partner Provisional Visa-Subclass 309 for at least two years
Your Partner Provisional Visa-Subclass 309 is granted
The processing time for this visa from 12 to 24 months
You must continue the relationship with your partner whilst your application processes

If You are currently in Australia (onshore):

If you are in Australia and are the husband, or wife of, or in a relationship (Your spouse or relationship can be the same or different sex (de facto) with:
an Australian citizen; or
Australian permanent resident; or
Eligible New Zealand citizen; or

You can apply for a Temporary Partner Visa – Subclass 820 (TR), this visa lets you continue to live in Australia temporarily, and then you can continue to apply for permanent residency via the Permanent Partner Visa – Subclass 801 (PR).

Temporary Partner Visa – Subclass 820 (TR)

This visa is for temporary residency
You must be in Australia when you apply
Processing time for this visa is from 19 to 24 months
Government cost from $7,715 Aud
If you are not married but in a genuine relationship (de facto) with your partner, your relationship must be at least 12 months in duration before you apply for this visa

After two years since you applied for 820 Visa and it has been granted. You are then eligible to apply for a Permanent Partner Visa – Subclass 801 (PR) to get permanent residence

Partner Visa Permanent – Subclass 801 (PR)

This visa is for permanent residency
Processing time for this visa from 7 to 17 months
Government cost from $7,715 Aud
You must hold a Partner Visa Temporary -Subclass 820
Your relationship must continue with your partner during your application processing

For Fiancee – You have not married but you intend to get married in Australia:

If you intend to get married with an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen, and you are living in another country than Australia, you can apply for a Prospective Marriage Visa – Subclass 300. This visa allows you to quickly enter and temporarily live in Australia and to get married with your spouse.

Prospective Marriage Visa – Subclass 300

The processing time of this visa is from 16 to 18 months
Government cost from $7,715 Aud
You are allowed to stay in Australia for up to 9 months
After the visa is granted, you must enter and register your marriage in Australia within 9 months since your visa was granted.

After you get married to your spouse in Australia and you wish to live in Australia permanently, you can follow the steps above to apply for Partner Visa Temporary-Subclass 820 (TR) and then Partner Visa Permanent- Subclass 801 (PR).

Conclusion

Joining your partner in Australia is not so the complex process as you might think, you just need to take time and relationship meets the standard of Australian law. As indicated above, there are many options for you to be in Australia whether you are already married or in a genuine relationship (de facto), whether you are living outside or inside Australia. If you are not sure how to start the process, just give us a call and our professional team are very happy to help you.