Partner (Migrant) Visa Australia (Subclass 100) Guide
Understanding the Partner (Migrant) Visa
The Subclass 100 Partner Visa is the permanent stage of Australia's offshore Partner Visa process. It enables eligible spouses and de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to settle in Australia permanently after meeting the requirements of the Temporary Partner Visa (subclass 309).
Partner (Migrant) Visa Overview
Visa Name → Partner (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 100)
Common Name → Partner Visa 100 / Visa 100
Location → Be either in or outside Australia when it's granted
Who Can Apply → Applicants holding a temporary Partner (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 309) or Dependent Child visa (subclass 445)
Stay Period → Permanently
Work Rights → Full work rights in Australia
Study Rights → Full study rights in Australia
Include Family → Yes
Pathway to Citizenship → Yes
Relationship Requirement → Be in a genuine and continuous relationship
Partner (Migrant) Visa Eligibility Requirements:
To apply for a Partner (Migrant) Visa Subclass 100, applicants generally must:
Hold a temporaryPartner (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 309) or Dependent Child visa (subclass 445)
A minimum of two years must have passed since your Subclass 309/100 Visa application was lodged
Meet relationship requirements
Meet health requirement
Have no debt to the Australian Government
Best interests of the child
Eligibility requirements can vary depending on personal circumstances.
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Documents Required for the Visa:
Common documents required for a 100 Visa application include:
Identity documents: passport
Character documents: Australian police certificate, overseas police certificate
Evidence of relationship
Family members documents: passport, police check, changes to their situation
Changes to your situation: relationship status, birth of a child, other relevant changes, or a request to withdraw your application.
Translate all documents to English
Scan all documents in colour (English and non-English)
Providing complete and accurate documentation may help reduce delays in Visa processing.
Relationship Evidence Checklist:
Whether you and your partner are exclusively committed to each other
Whether your relationship is genuine and ongoing
Whether you live together or are not permanently living apart
When your relationship started and how long you have lived together
Your shared financial responsibilities
The structure of your household, including care of any children
The social aspects of your relationship
Your mutual commitment to each other
Your future plans as a couple
How to Apply for the Partner (Migrant) Visa:
Check your Eligibility for the Visa
Gather and prepare your documents
Apply for the 100 Visa
Your application is assessed.
Your Visa outcome
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Partner (Migrant) Visa Cost:
You paid for this visa when you lodged your applications for the temporary and permanent Partner Visas.
What does the Department of Home Affairs need?
To be granted a Partner Visa (Subclass 100), you must satisfy the Department of Home Affairs that your relationship with your spouse or de facto partner has continued since your Temporary Visa was granted. The Department will assess whether you are still in a genuine and continuing relationship.
You may be asked to provide updated evidence of your ongoing relationship, including financial commitments, household arrangements, social aspects of your relationship, and your mutual commitment to each other. This information helps the Department confirm that your relationship remains genuine.
A strong Subclass 100 Visa application includes clear and up to date evidence demonstrating that your relationship is still ongoing and has not changed in a way that affects your eligibility for Permanent Residency.
Partner (Migrant) Visa Processing Time:
Current processing times:
50% of applications are processed within 10 months
90% of applications are processed within 24 months
Processing times vary depending on application volumes and individual circumstances.
Processing may take time, particularly during periods of high demand or if additional information is requested.
Incomplete applications or missing documents can lead to delays.
Applicants should refer to the latest processing information from the Department of Home Affairs Processing Times.
Partner (Migrant) Visa Benefits:
How Can a Partner (Migrant) Visa Benefit You?
Live, work and study in Australia
You can travel in and out of Australia freely
Sponsor qualified family members to live in Australia
Apply for Australian citizenship (if applicable)
Why Apply with our Registered Migration Agent?
Applying for a Partner Visa Australia requires meeting strict eligibility requirements and submitting strong evidence of your relationship.
Our Registered Migration Agent can help you:
Understand Partner Visa requirements clearly
Navigate the Partner Visa application process
Avoid common mistakes or delays
Improve your chances of a successful outcome
Professional guidance may help simplify the process and reduce unnecessary delays.
Partner (Migrant) Visa | Frequently Asked Questions
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The Subclass 100 is the permanent stage of Australia’s offshore Partner Visa, allowing the spouse or de facto partner of an eligible Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident to live in Australia permanently.
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You do not submit a separate application. You are automatically considered for the Subclass 100 after holding the Subclass 309 Visa, usually around two years after your initial Partner Visa application.
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You must continue to show that your relationship is genuine and ongoing, and that you still meet eligibility requirements such as health and character checks if requested by the Department of Home Affairs.
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The Subclass 100 is part of the offshore Partner Visa stream, but you can be either in or outside Australia when it is granted.
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You may need to provide updated proof of your ongoing relationship, including financial commitments, living arrangements, social evidence, and any changes since your Subclass 309 Visa was granted.
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