The Partner Visa (Subclasses 309 and 100) provides a two-stage pathway for partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia. It supports committed couples who wish to begin their life together in the Land Down Under.

• Subclass 309 (Temporary Visa)
  For applicants outside Australia at the time of lodgement and visa grant. This visa allows you to reside in Australia temporarily while your permanent visa is being processed.

• Subclass 100 (Permanent Visa)
  Assessed approximately two years after the initial application, this visa grants permanent residency once the relationship is confirmed to be ongoing and genuine.

• Genuine and Committed Relationship
  Must demonstrate a real, continuing relationship with your sponsoring partner.

• Eligible Sponsor
  Your sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.

• Outside Australia Requirement
  Applicants must be outside Australia both when applying for and when granted the Subclass 309 visa.

• No Ongoing Sponsorship Issues
  Sponsorship limitations may apply if your partner has previously sponsored another partner.

• Live Together in Australia
  These visas reunite couples so they can live, work, and build their future together.

• Work and Study
  Full rights to work and study in Australia from the moment the 309 visa is granted.

• Path to Permanent Residency
  The Subclass 100 visa offers a clear route to PR, providing long-term security, access to Medicare, and eventual citizenship eligibility.

Let AMEC guide you through your Partner Visa application with professionalism and care. Contact us today to begin the process of reuniting with your loved one in Australia — and take the first step towards a shared future.