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Australia Partner (Provisional) visa (Subclass 309)

17 facts quoted from the official source

This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia temporarily.

Route type
Family
Can bring
children
from the official record
Requirements
10
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.

10 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age RequirementMarried applicants must usually be 18 or older when they apply.
  • 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.
  • Australian Values Statement RequiredYou and any family members who apply with you who are 18 years of age or older, must sign an Australian Values Statement.
  • Be Outside Australia When You ApplyYou must be outside Australia when you apply for this visa. Family who apply with you must also be outside Australia.
  • Best Interests Of The ChildWe might not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.
  • Character and securityYou and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet our character requirement.
  • Health RequirementYou and any family members who apply for the visa must meet our health requirement.
  • Meet Relationship RequirementsIn most cases, you must be the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • Not Had A Visa Cancelled Or An Application RefusedWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application.
  • Sponsor RequiredYou and anyone who applies for the visa with you must have a sponsor when you lodge your application.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application.
  • Official Rights Textlive, work and study in Australia while we process your permanent Partner visa
  • Official source basisWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application.
  • Report summaryWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application.
  • Visa SubclassThe official page identifies this route as subclass 309.
Family

Who you can bring

children
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Cost TextFrom AUD11,710.00. Concessions apply in limited circumstances.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Stay TextTemporarily until your permanent Partner visa (subclass 100) application is finalised or you withdraw your application.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the Subclass 309 to Australia?
The official source states: This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia temporarily.
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 17 points against the official source; 17 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.

See the 0 open points

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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