Partner Visas Australia

Partner Visas for Australian Citizens & PR Holders (Onshore & Offshore)

Reunite with your spouse or partner in Australia with a decision-ready application.
Aspire Global Migration helps you prepare strong relationship evidence, lodge correctly, and respond confidently to any requests from Home Affairs.

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How Partner Visas Work (Two-Stage Pathway)

Partner visas are usually assessed in two stages: first a temporary visa, followed by a permanent stage later.
The pathway you choose depends on whether the applicant is applying onshore (in Australia) or offshore (outside Australia).

Onshore

820 (Temporary) → 801 (Permanent)
Apply in Australia and progress to permanent stage when eligible.

Offshore

309 (Provisional) → 100 (Permanent)
Apply from outside Australia (in most cases) and progress to permanent stage later.

Fiancé / Intended Marriage

300 (Prospective Marriage)
For couples intending to marry and then apply for a partner visa pathway.

Eligibility (Quick Summary)

To qualify for most partner visas, you must be the spouse or de facto partner of an
Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, and prove your relationship is
genuine and continuing. Health and character requirements apply.

Onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820 → 801)

The Subclass 820 is the temporary partner visa for applicants applying in Australia.
The Subclass 801 is the permanent stage, assessed later (Stage 2).

Eligibility (820/801)

Applicant is in Australia to apply (onshore pathway)
Married or de facto relationship with an eligible sponsor
Relationship is genuine and continuing
Meet health and character requirements

Step-by-step (820 → 801)

Strategy call: confirm best pathway and timing
Evidence planning: map your relationship to the 4 pillars
Lodge 820/801: combined application in ImmiAccount
Checks: police + medicals (as requested)
Post-lodgement: respond to any RFI
Stage 2: submit permanent stage evidence when eligible/invited

Practical note

A strong onshore application is not about uploading “more files” — it’s about creating a clear relationship story that is consistent across
forms, statements, and evidence. We structure your application so a case officer can verify your relationship quickly.

Offshore Partner Visa (Subclass 309 → 100)

The Subclass 309 is the temporary/provisional partner visa generally lodged from outside Australia.
The Subclass 100 is the permanent stage assessed later (Stage 2).

Eligibility (309/100)

Applicant is generally outside Australia when applying
Married or de facto relationship with an eligible sponsor
Relationship is genuine and continuing
Meet health and character requirements

Step-by-step (309 → 100)

Eligibility check: sponsor + relationship pathway
Evidence build: 4 pillars + timeline
Lodge 309/100: online in ImmiAccount
Checks: police + medicals (as requested)
309 outcome: temporary stage granted
Stage 2: permanent stage (100) evidence submission

Long-distance relationships

For offshore applications, we place extra focus on travel history, ongoing communication evidence, cultural/family involvement,
and commitment plans to show the relationship is real and continuing even when you live apart.

Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)

The Subclass 300 (fiancé visa) is for couples who intend to marry and then move into a partner visa pathway.
It’s commonly used when you are not yet married and don’t meet de facto evidence requirements.

Eligibility (300)

Intend to marry an eligible sponsor
Have met and have a genuine relationship
Meet health and character requirements

Step-by-step (300 → Partner)

Plan strategy: best pathway and timing
Evidence prep: relationship history + intent to marry
Lodge 300: with complete supporting documents
After grant: marry within required time
Next step: apply for partner visa pathway (onshore/offshore depending on circumstances)

The 4 Pillars of Relationship Evidence

Partner visa decisions are heavily evidence-based. We structure your documents around the four pillars used to assess genuine relationships:
Financial, Household, Social, and Commitment.

1) Financial

Joint bank statements & shared transactions
Shared bills, rent, mortgage, insurance
Shared purchases and financial responsibilities

2) Household

Living arrangements & address history
Division of household duties
Utility bills, shared mail, lease evidence

3) Social

Photos over time, events, travel
Friends/family acknowledgements
Invitations, memberships, public recognition

4) Commitment

Future plans (housing, children, career)
Communication evidence during time apart
Clear timeline & consistent statements

How we present it (case-officer friendly)

We organise your evidence into a clean structure: relationship timeline + pillar folders + summary index,
so it’s easy for a case officer to confirm the relationship is genuine and continuing.

Key Differences (Onshore vs Offshore vs 300)

Where you apply

820/801 is generally for applicants applying in Australia. 309/100 is generally for applicants applying from outside Australia.
300 is for couples intending to marry (fiancé pathway).

Relationship stage

Married or de facto couples commonly choose 820/801 or 309/100. Couples not yet married (and not ready for de facto evidence)
may consider the 300 fiancé pathway.

Evidence focus

All pathways require strong relationship evidence. Offshore cases often need extra clarity around long-distance periods,
travel, communication, and future commitment plans.

Document Checklist (Partner Visas – Practical)

A) Identity

Passports (current + previous if any)
Birth certificates
National ID (if available)
Name change documents (if applicable)

B) Sponsor

Sponsor citizenship/PR evidence
Proof sponsor is settled in Australia (where relevant)
Sponsor identity documents

C) Relationship (4 pillars)

Financial: joint accounts, bills, lease/mortgage
Household: cohabitation, utilities, mail to shared address
Social: photos, invitations, travel, friend/family evidence
Commitment: future plans, messages, call logs, timeline

D) Marriage / De facto

Marriage certificate (if married)
De facto evidence (if not married)
Relationship registration (if applicable)

E) Statements

Applicant relationship statement (timeline-based)
Sponsor relationship statement
Supporting statements from friends/family (where suitable)

F) Health & Character

Police certificates (as requested)
Medical examinations (as requested)
Any court/charge documents (if applicable)

G) Children (if included)

Birth certificates
Custody/consent documents (if relevant)
Dependency evidence (if applicable)

Note: Document requirements differ by relationship type (married, de facto, long-distance). We provide a tailored checklist after your consultation.

How Aspire Global Migration Can Help

Partner visas are evidence-heavy and require careful planning. We support you from strategy to lodgement to Stage 2 permanent submission.

✅ Pathway strategy

820/801 vs 309/100 vs 300 planning based on your location, timeline, and relationship stage.

✅ Evidence architecture

We organise your relationship evidence into the 4 pillars with a clean timeline and index.

✅ Statement coaching

Clear, consistent relationship statements that match your documents (no over-claiming, no contradictions).

✅ Lodgement + post-lodgement support

ImmiAccount submission, RFI responses, updates, and Stage 2 permanent submission support.