Off shore visa 309

This temporary visa does not include a bridging visa, so to spend some time in Australia, you must apply for another type of short-stay visa.

Off shore visa 100

This permanent visa is granted after meeting certain conditions, such as proving the ongoing and genuine nature of the relationship.

Citizenship

After 4 years in Australia, you will be able to apply for citizenship

Complete Guide to Off shore Partner Visa to Australia: Subclass 309 & 100.

The offshore Partner Visa allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. The offshore Partner Visa to Australia is an ideal pathway for couples who want to reunite and build their lives together in Australia. This visa is designed for applicants outside Australia at the time of lodging their application, ensuring flexibility for international couples. With the visa 309 (Provisional Visa), partners can start their journey while awaiting the decision on the Subclass 100 (Permanent Visa). The offshore Partner Visa to Australia also allows applicants to demonstrate their commitment through a genuine relationship and meet the necessary health and character requirements. Successful applicants can enjoy the benefits of living, working, and eventually applying for citizenship in Australia. This visa is processed outside Australia and has two main stages:

  1. Subclass 309 (Provisional Visa): This temporary visa DO NOT give a partner a bridging visa to stay in Australia until a decision is made on the permanent visa. Thus you need to apply for other, temporary visa to travel to Australia while waiting for 309 visa decision.
  2. Subclass 100 (Permanent Visa): This permanent visa is granted after meeting certain conditions, such as proving the ongoing and genuine nature of the relationship.

Key Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible, all applicants must prove that their relationship is genuine and continuing. Financial commitment, social acceptance, emotional support and the nature of the household are ways of demonstrating this. Applicants who are in a long-term relationship will often receive their visa approvals for the 820 and 801 at the same time.

  • The applicant must be in a genuine and continuing relationship with their sponsoring partner.
  • Must be married or formally registered or meet the minimum de facto relationship period (usually 12 months unless exempt).
  • Health and character requirements must be met.

Processing Time:

Offshore Partner Visa applications often take 15 to 24 months to process, depending on individual circumstances.

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