Partner Visa Australia - Hays Migration

Bring your partner to Australia with a Partner Visa or Prospective Marriage Visa. Whether you’re married, in a de facto relationship, or planning to marry, there’s a visa pathway to reunite with your loved one in Australia.

Reunite with your partner in Australia

Pathway to permanent residency through partner sponsorship.

Partner and prospective marriage visas in Australia, supporting family reunification.

What are Partner & Prospective Marriage Visas?

Partner Visas allow Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor their partner (spouse or de facto partner) to live in Australia. Prospective Marriage Visas (Subclass 300) allow engaged couples to come to Australia to get married.

These visas provide a pathway to permanent residency, allowing couples to build their lives together in Australia.

Types of Partner & Prospective Marriage Visas

Subclass 820/801 (Onshore Partner Visa): For partners applying while in Australia. Subclass 820 is temporary, Subclass 801 is permanent.

Subclass 309/100 (Offshore Partner Visa): For partners applying from outside Australia. Subclass 309 is temporary, Subclass 100 is permanent.

Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage Visa): For engaged couples planning to marry in Australia. Valid for 9 months to enter Australia and get married.

Partner Visa Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a Partner Visa, you must:

Be in a genuine relationship: Married or in a de facto relationship (including same-sex relationships)
Have a sponsor: Your partner must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
Meet relationship requirements: Provide evidence of a genuine and continuing relationship
Meet health requirements: Pass medical examinations
Meet character requirements: Provide police clearances
Meet financial requirements: Sponsor must meet income thresholds (if applicable)
Not have sponsorship limitations: Sponsor must not have sponsored more than one previous partner (5-year rule)

Relationship Evidence Required

You must provide comprehensive evidence of your relationship, including:

Financial evidence: Joint bank accounts, shared bills, joint property ownership
Social evidence: Photos together, social media evidence, statements from friends and family
Household evidence: Evidence of living together, shared household responsibilities
Commitment evidence: Evidence of long-term commitment, future plans together

Partner Visa Processing Times

Processing times for partner visas vary:

75% of applications: Processed within 12–15 months
90% of applications: Processed within 18–24 months

Note: Processing times can vary based on application completeness, complexity, and current processing volumes.

Partner Visa Costs

Partner visa costs are significant:

Current partner visa application fees are approximately $8,850 AUD (as of 2025). This is a single fee that covers both the temporary and permanent stages of the visa.

Additional costs may include:

Medical examinations
Police clearances
Translation of documents
Migration agent fees (if using professional assistance)

Note: Fees are subject to change. Always check current fees with the Department of Home Affairs.

The 5-Year Rule for Partner Visas

The 5-year rule limits how many partners a person can sponsor:

A sponsor can only sponsor a maximum of two partners in their lifetime, and there must be at least 5 years between sponsorship applications. This rule is designed to prevent visa fraud and abuse of the partner visa system.

Let Us Help You Secure Your Partner Visa

At Hays Migration, we understand that applying for a partner visa is an important step in your relationship journey — but you don’t have to do it alone.

Our experienced team of MARA-registered agents and migration lawyers are here to guide you through every step, from assessing your relationship eligibility to preparing comprehensive evidence and managing your visa application.