Permanent partnership visa (Subclasses 100 & 801)
Join your partner in Australian permanently!
Under the Partnership Visa Stream, applicants who are married, engaged or are in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, may be eligible for a grant of an Australian permanent partnership visa.
Australian Permanent partnership visa (Subclass 100 or 801)
An Australian partner visa is a two-stage process where to be eligible for a permanent partner visa you must be granted a temporary Partner visa (Sc 309 or Sc 820) first.
Applicants for a permanent partner visa must be able to prove they are still in a relationship with their Australian partner or spouse at the time their application is assessed by a case officer.
Once approved, the permanent partner visa holder may live in Australia indefinitely regardless of whether their relationship with the Australian partner continues.
Do I need a Registered Migration Agent to help?
Because the success of your application is based on a thorough preparation and review of the eligibility criteria, and particularly the evidence of relationship, it is recommended to have your application prepared by a registered migration agent to ensure you will meet Australia immigration requirements and avoid costly disappointment.
What can a permanent partner visa holder do?
Holders of permanent partner visa can:
- stay in Australia indefinitely (with valid travel conditions)
- work in Australia for any employer or be self-employed
- study in Australia as a domestic student
- receive free or subsidised health care at publicly funded health services (Medicare)
- be a sponsor for eligible relatives to come to Australia
- attend English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program at no cost, if eligible
- if eligible, apply for Australian citizenship
What do I need to be eligible for a permanent partnership visa?
General criteria for partners
- You must have an approved sponsor and continue to be the spouse or de facto partner of the same person who sponsored you for the temporary visa
- You must not owe the Australian government money. In an event you or any family members (including those who are not included in your application) owe the Australian government money, you or they must have paid it back or make necessary arrangement to pay it back.
- You must meet health and character requirements
Criteria for sponsors
- You must continue to be the spouse or de facto partner of the same person who you sponsored for the temporary visa.
What are the criteria for secondary applicants?
Principal applicants for a permanent partner visa can include their dependent children or stepchildren.
Dependent Children
Children can be included in your visa application, provided they fall under one of the below categories:
Category 1
They are under 18 years of age
They are your or your partner’s child from a current or a previous relationship
They are not married, engaged or in a de facto relationship;Category 2
They are over 18 years of age but not yet turned 23
They are dependent on you or your partner
They are your or your partner’s child from a current or a previous relationship
They are not married, engaged or in a de facto relationship;Category 3
They are over 23 years of age and unable to earn a living to support themselves due to *physical or cognitive limitations
They are dependent on you or your partner
They are your or your partner’s child from a current or a previous relationship
They are not married, engaged or in a de facto relationship*Such child/ren will still need to meet Australia’s health requirements for the visa to be granted.
Note: The child must meet the dependency criteria at the time of application submission as well as at the time of decision-making.
How long does it take to get a Sc 100 or 801 permanent partnership visa for Australia?
The official processing times are advertised as 19-27 months for Sc 100 visa and 9-14 months for Sc 801 visa, however priority processing is currently in place for partner visas.
What are the fees?
Sc 309-100 and Sc 820-801 visa application fees are currently AUD$7850 for the main applicant, AUD$3930 for any secondary applicant aged 18 and above and AUD$1965 for any secondary applicant under the age of 18.
Australian Shores’ consultancy fees are quoted through our online assessment.
Our Partner Visa Service includes
- Your personal adviser will manage everything required for the entire process, taking all the stress off your shoulders.
- We will apply for the necessary visa(s) on your behalf.
- Settlement advice and support once you receive your visa.
Not sure what visa is right for you?
Take our online eligibility assessment or get in touch with our team!
