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Provisional Partner Visa

Provisional Partner Visa (Subclass 309/820)

The Provisional Partner Visa allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia temporarily. It serves as the first step towards obtaining a Permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 100/801).

Key Features

✅ Grants temporary residence while the permanent visa is processed.
✅ Allows work and study in Australia.
✅ Provides access to Medicare (Australia’s public healthcare system).
✅ Enables travel to and from Australia while holding the visa.

Eligibility Criteria

✔ Be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with an eligible sponsor.
✔ Be married or in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months.
✔ Meet health and character requirements.
✔ Be outside Australia when applying for Subclass 309 or inside Australia for Subclass 820.

Processing Time

Subclass 309 (Offshore Application): 6 to 29 months.
Subclass 820 (Onshore Application): 6 to 36 months.

Pathway to Permanent Residency

After holding a Provisional Partner Visa for two years, applicants may become eligible for the Permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 100/801), provided their relationship continues.

Visa Center

For assistance with the Provisional Partner Visa, visit an Australian Visa Application Center (AVAC) or consult a registered migration agent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions about the Provisional Partner Visa (Subclass 309/820). If you have more questions, feel free to contact us.

The Subclass 309 visa is for applicants who apply from outside Australia, while the Subclass 820 visa is for those who apply from within Australia. Both are temporary partner visas that lead to permanent residency.

Processing times vary. Typically, the Subclass 309 visa takes 6 to 29 months, while the Subclass 820 visa takes 6 to 36 months. Timelines depend on the completeness of your application and demand.

Yes, holders of the Provisional Partner Visa can work and study in Australia while waiting for their permanent visa to be granted.

Yes, you can include dependent children in your application. They will also receive the same visa subclass as the primary applicant.

If you applied for the Subclass 820 visa (onshore), you must stay in Australia while it is processed. If you applied for the Subclass 309 visa (offshore), you need to be outside Australia when the visa is granted.