Partner Visa
Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Visa
The Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Visa is a temporary visa that permits the holder to travel to Australia to marry their fiancé(e) within the validity period of the visa. It is a pathway for prospective marriage partners to enter Australia and then apply for a partner visa, which would allow them to remain in Australia as a spouse of their Australian partner.
Key Features:
- Temporary Visa: The Subclass 300 visa is a temporary visa that allows the holder to stay in Australia for a period of nine months from the date of visa grant. During this time, the visa holder must enter Australia and marry their fiancé(e).
- Work and Study: Once the visa is granted, the holder can work and study in Australia during their stay.
- Pathway to Permanent Residency: After getting married in Australia, the visa holder can apply for a Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) or a Partner Visa (Subclass 309/100) to remain in Australia permanently as the spouse of their Australian partner.
Subclass 309 and 100 (Partner Visa)
Subclass 309 Visa Temporary Partner Visa:
The Subclass 309 visa is a temporary visa that allows the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. It is the first stage of the two-stage partner visa application process. The applicant must be outside of Australia when applying for this visa, and they can enter Australia and stay temporarily after the visa is granted.
Subclass 100 Visa (Permanent Partner Visa):
The Subclass 100 visa is a permanent visa that allows the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia indefinitely. It is the second stage of the two-stage partner visa application process. To be eligible for the Subclass 100 visa, the applicant must have already held a Subclass 309 visa or a Subclass 820 visa (onshore partner visa).
Key Features:
- Two-Stage Process: The Subclass 309 and 100 visas operate as a two-stage application process. The applicant first applies for the Subclass 309 visa. After a certain period of time, if the relationship is still genuine and ongoing, the applicant becomes eligible to apply for the Subclass 100 visa.
- Sponsorship: The partner or spouse in Australia must act as the sponsor for the visa application and provide a sponsorship undertaking.
- Work and Study: Once the Subclass 309 visa is granted, the holder can work and study in Australia. Similarly, once the Subclass 100 visa is granted, the holder has unrestricted work and study rights in Australia.
