Offshore Partner Visa
(Subclass 309/100)
For partners of Australians who are currently overseas. Apply from outside Australia to join your loved one and start your new life together.
Process
Provisional
Stage 1: Subclass 309
Eligibility
Partner/Spouse
Genuine & ongoing
Location
Outside Aus
Apply while offshore
Application Fee
$9,095 AUD
Covers both stages
Understanding the Offshore Partner Visa
The Subclass 309/100 Visa is the primary pathway for the overseas partners of Australian citizens and residents to move to Australia permanently.
Applying from another country adds unique challenges, especially when it comes to gathering and presenting relationship evidence from abroad. This visa is granted in two stages: the provisional 309 visa allows you to enter and live in Australia, while the permanent 100 visa secures your long term future.
We provide end to end guidance for offshore couples, from mapping out your relationship history to managing the complexities of international document verification, ensuring your application meets every stringent requirement.
Relationship Evidence Pillars
The Department assesses your relationship across these four critical categories of proof.
Financial
Joint financial records, shared bills, and mutual financial support even while apart.
Social
Evidence of travel to see each other, photos together, and social recognition by family.
Household
Living arrangements, shared household responsibilities, and future housing plans.
Commitment
Ongoing contact while separated, joint future plans, and long term commitment.
Visa Details
Key Features of the 309/100 Visa
Understand the pathway from being overseas to full residency in Australia.
Reunite in Australia
Designed for couples separated by borders. This visa allows you to travel to and live in Australia with your partner while your permanent residency is processed.
Outcome
Dual Stage Process
Key Detail
Must be outside Australia at the time of application.
Future Potential
Starts with a provisional grant (309) and leads to permanent status (100).
Am I Eligible?
Check these basic requirements before you start your offshore application.
Australian Partner
Your partner must be an Australian citizen, PR, or eligible NZ citizen.
Age & Relationship
Must be 18+ and in a genuine marriage or de facto relationship.
Outside Australia
You must be physically outside Australia when you lodge this application.
Health & Character
Pass medical screenings and provide international police clearances.
Roadmap
The Offshore Journey
A step by step guide from applying overseas to gaining PR in Australia.
Lodge Offshore
Submit your 309/100 application while you are outside Australia.
Verify Proofs
Complete medical exams and international police clearances.
309 Grant
Receive your provisional visa grant allowing you to travel to Australia.
Enter Australia
Move to Australia and begin your life with full work and study rights.
Stage 2 PR
Complete the process 2 years later to receive your Subclass 100 PR.
Crucial Advice
Offshore applications require extra care due to the physical distance:
- Entry Dates: Your Subclass 309 grant will have an 'Initial Entry Date' you must enter Australia before this expires.
- Ongoing Proof: Even while apart, you must show consistent contact and shared future plans.
- Complex History: If you've had a visa refused or cancelled in Australia before, you need expert legal help to apply offshore.
Application Costs
*Covers both Subclass 309 and Subclass 100 stages. Excludes medicals, international police checks, and translation fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ready to be reunited in Australia?
Apply from overseas with confidence. Our specialists will bridge the distance and help you secure your future together.