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Australia Partner (Migrant) visa (Subclass 100)

14 facts quoted from the official source

The visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, live in Australia permanently. It is usually granted to people who hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 309).

Route type
Family
Can bring
children
from the official record
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • 2 Years Must Have Passed Since Application2 years must have passed since you applied for the subclass 309 and 100 visas for you to be eligible to be assessed for the permanent subclass 100 visa.
  • Australian Government Debt ClearedIf you or any family members owe the Australian Government money, you or they must pay it back or arrange to pay it back.
  • Best Interests Of The ChildWe might not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.
  • Health RequirementYou and any members of the family unit must continue to meet our health requirement.
  • Hold A Temporary Partner Provisional Visa Subclass 309 Or Dependent Child Visa Subclass 445You must hold either a Partner (Provisional) (subclass 309) or a Dependent Child (subclass 445) visa.
  • Relationship RequirementsYou must continue to be the spouse or de facto partner of the same person who sponsored you for the temporary Partner visa.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryYou must hold either a Partner (Provisional) (subclass 309) or a Dependent Child (subclass 445) visa.
  • Official Rights TextWith this visa you can live, work and study in Australia indefinitely.
  • Official source basisYou must hold either a Partner (Provisional) (subclass 309) or a Dependent Child (subclass 445) visa.
  • Official StreamThe official page identifies the Migrant.
  • Report summaryYou must hold either a Partner (Provisional) (subclass 309) or a Dependent Child (subclass 445) visa.
  • Visa SubclassThe official page identifies this route as subclass 100.
Family

Who you can bring

children
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Cost TextYou paid for this visa when you made your applications for the temporary and permanent Partner visas.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Stay TextPermanently.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the Subclass 100 to Australia?
The official source states: The visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, live in Australia permanently. It is usually granted to people who hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 309).
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: children.

Every answer is quoted from the official immi.homeaffairs.gov.au page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 14 points against the official source; 14 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immi.homeaffairs.gov.auLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Australia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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