Embark on a seamless journey to Australian residency with the subclass 820 or 309 Partner Visa.
At Prosper Migration, we specialise in helping Australian citizens, permanent residents and eligible visa-holders sponsor their partners to live, work and build a life in Australia.
Discover how easy it is to start your application and take the first step towards building your life together in Australia. Let us guide you through the process.
Love knows no borders – and neither should your future
together. The Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801 or 309/100) allows spouses and de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live, work, and stay together in Australia, with a clear pathway to permanent residency.
The Partner Visa application process can be complex. Mistakes can lead to delays or refusals. That’s where expert guidance pays off.
Whether you’re already in Australia or applying from overseas, our experienced migration team can guide you through every step
of the partner visa process.
Australian Partner Visas are assessed under strict legislative requirements relating to relationship genuineness, sponsorship, and eligibility.
Onshore Partner Visas (Subclass 820 / 801)
For applicants who are in Australia when applying and who meet relationship and visa requirements.
Offshore Partner Visas (Subclass 309 / 100)
For applicants who are outside Australia at the time of application and sponsored by an eligible Australian citizen or permanent resident partner.
Each pathway involves a temporary stage followed by a permanent stage, subject to ongoing eligibility and assessment.
Partner Visa applicants must generally:
Be married to, or in a genuine de facto relationship with, an eligible sponsor
Be sponsored by an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
Demonstrate that the relationship is genuine and continuing
Meet health, character, and other legislative requirements
Eligibility is assessed based on individual circumstances and evidence provided.
A key requirement for Partner Visas is evidence that the relationship is genuine and continuing. This typically involves consideration of financial arrangements, household arrangements, social aspects of the relationship, and the nature of the commitment between partners.
The evidence required varies depending on the relationship history and circumstances.
At Prosper Migration, we’re not just migration lawyers, we’re dedicated visa professionals committed to reuniting families and partners in Australia. Our mission is to make the family visa process as smooth, transparent, and stress-free as possible, while ensuring every application fully complies with Australian immigration laws.
With years of hands-on experience in Australian immigration law, our team has successfully guided partners, parents, and children through complex visa applications, from Partner and Parent Visas to Child and Remaining Relative Visas.
We stay up to date with every change in immigration policy and legislation, ensuring your family’s application is always prepared according to the latest government requirements.
We believe in complete honesty and clarity from the start. All our family visa services are offered on a fixed-fee basis, with no hidden charges or unexpected costs. You’ll receive a clear, written quote before we begin, so you can plan your future together with confidence.
Every family is unique, and so is every visa application. From your very first consultation, you’ll work directly with an experienced migration specialist who will manage your case from start to finish.
We take time to understand your family dynamics, assess your eligibility, and design a tailored strategy that gives your application the best possible chance of success.
Our process is designed to take the complexity and stress out of family visa applications. From eligibility assessments to evidence preparation and final lodgement, we handle every stage with precision and care.
You’ll receive regular updates, clear communication, and complete peace of mind knowing your loved one’s future in Australia is in capable hands.
We’ve helped countless families reunite in Australia, spouses joining their partners, parents reuniting with their children, and relatives beginning new lives together. Our proven track record and in-depth understanding of family migration law ensure your pathway is smooth, compliant, and results-driven.
Integrity and empathy guide everything we do. We handle every case with sensitivity, accuracy, and respect, ensuring each submission is honest, compliant, and backed by strong supporting evidence.
Our goal isn’t just visa approval, it’s giving your family a stable foundation for a happy life in Australia.
The sponsoring partner must meet eligibility requirements under Australian migration law. These include residency and character requirements as well as limitations on the number of partners that can be sponsored over time.
Sponsorship requirements are specific to Partner Visas and differ from those applying to parent or other family visas.
Note: Benefits vary significantly depending on subclass; we’ll help you understand the rights you’ll get.
A Partner Visa allows the spouse or de facto partner of an eligible Australian sponsor to live in Australia, subject to meeting relationship and legislative requirements.
Onshore Partner Visas are applied for while the applicant is in Australia, while offshore Partner Visas are applied for when the applicant is outside Australia. Different subclasses apply depending on location at the time of application.
Marriage is not required. De facto partners may be eligible if they meet the legal definition of a de facto relationship and can demonstrate the required relationship criteria.
Processing times vary depending on individual circumstances, evidence provided, and Home Affairs processing volumes. No fixed timeframe applies.
Yes, depending on the type of bridging visa issued on lodgement the applicant may have full work and/or study rights. Always check the specific conditions on the bridging visa grant letter.
The subclass 820 visa allows partners of Australian citizens or residents to live and work in Australia temporarily while their permanent partner visa is processed.
If you are considering applying for an Australian Partner Visa, an initial legal assessment can help clarify eligibility, sponsorship requirements, and the appropriate pathway based on your circumstances.
