Family and Partner Visa

1. Partner Visa Australia (Onshore & Offshore) – Subclass 820, 801, 309 & 100

Australia offers Partner Visas for spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents. You can apply either from within Australia (onshore) or outside Australia (offshore), depending on your situation. Both pathways follow a two-stage process—temporary visa leading to permanent residency.

Partner Visa (Onshore) – Subclass 820 & 801

The Partner Visa (Onshore) allows you to apply while staying in Australia and remain with your partner during the process.

• Subclass 820 (Temporary): Allows you to live, work, and study in Australia while your application is processed
• Subclass 801 (Permanent): Granted after meeting relationship requirements, giving you permanent residency

Eligibility

• Be in a genuine and ongoing relationship
• Be married or in a de facto relationship
• Be in Australia at the time of application
• Have an eligible sponsor
• Meet health and character requirements

Documents Required

• Proof of relationship (photos, chats, joint accounts)
• Marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Identity documents
• Sponsor documents
• Police clearance and medical reports
• Financial and living arrangement evidence

Partner Visa (Offshore) – Subclass 309 & 100

The Partner Visa (Offshore) is for applicants applying from outside Australia. It allows you to enter Australia and stay with your partner while progressing toward permanent residency.

Visa Subclasses

• Subclass 309 (Temporary): Allows you to enter and stay in Australia while your permanent visa is processed
• Subclass 100 (Permanent): Grants permanent residency after meeting all requirements

Eligibility

• Be in a genuine relationship with your partner
• Be outside Australia at the time of application (and usually at decision for 309)
• Have an eligible sponsor
• Meet health and character requirements

Documents Required

• Relationship proof (photos, communication, shared commitments)
• Identity documents
• Sponsor eligibility documents
• Police clearance certificates
• Medical examination reports
• Evidence of financial and social aspects of the relationship

2. Prospective Marriage Visa (Fiancé Visa) – Subclass 300

The Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300) allows you to travel to Australia to marry your fiancé(e), who must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. This is a temporary visa, typically granted for 9–15 months, during which you must marry your partner. After marriage, you can apply for a Partner Visa (subclass 820/801) to continue living in Australia.

We help you prepare a strong application with clear relationship evidence and accurate documentation to improve your chances of approval.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Subclass 300 visa, you must:

• Be engaged to an eligible Australian sponsor
• Intend to marry within the visa validity period
• Have met your partner in person at least once
• Be in a genuine and ongoing relationship
• Meet health and character requirements
• Be 18 years or older

Documents Required

A well-prepared application requires strong supporting documents, including:

• Proof of relationship (photos, chats, call records, travel history)
• Evidence of intent to marry (wedding plans, venue bookings, statements)
• Identity documents (passport, birth certificate)
• Sponsor documents (citizenship/PR proof)
• Police clearance certificates
• Medical examination reports
• Form 47SP and sponsor forms

3. Types of Parent & Family Visa Subclasses

Some common visa subclasses include:

Eligibility for Parent & Family Visas

To apply for a Parent or Family Visa, applicants must:

• Have a sponsor who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
• Meet the Balance of Family Test (for most parent visas)
• Satisfy health and character requirements
• Meet financial and sponsorship obligations
• For aged visas, meet the age requirement based on Australian pension age

Eligibility may vary depending on the visa subclass and individual circumstances.

Documents Required

To apply for a Parent & Family Visa, you will typically need:

• Identity documents (passport, birth certificates)
• Proof of relationship with the sponsor
• Sponsor documents (citizenship or PR proof)
• Evidence for Balance of Family Test
• Police clearance certificates
• Medical examination reports
• Financial documents and sponsorship forms

Child Visa Australia (Subclass 101 & 802)

A Child Visa Australia allows dependent children of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live permanently in Australia. This visa ensures that children can stay with their parents and access education, healthcare, and other benefits.

There are two main subclasses:

• Subclass 101 (Offshore): For children applying from outside Australia
• Subclass 802 (Onshore): For children already in Australia at the time of application

Both visa types provide a pathway to permanent residency.

Eligibility for Child Visa

To be eligible for a Child Visa Australia, the applicant must:

• Be a dependent child of an eligible parent
• Be under 18 years of age, or a full-time student aged 18–25, or over 18 with a disability
• Be single (not married or in a de facto relationship)
• Have an eligible sponsor (parent) who is an Australian citizen, PR holder, or eligible New Zealand citizen
• Meet health and character requirements

Documents Required

A strong application requires proper documentation, including:

• Child’s birth certificate (showing parent details)
• Valid passport (child)
• Proof of relationship with the sponsoring parent
• Parent’s identity and residency documents
• Evidence of dependency (if over 18)
• Consent forms (if required)
• Health examination reports
• Police clearance (if applicable)