Offshore Partner Visa (309) – Temporary

Looking for experienced migration consultants Melbourne for your Offshore Partner Visa (Subclass 309) application? Ozmate Migration provides professional guidance to help eligible applicants understand the visa requirements and prepare a complete application. The Partner Visa (Subclass 309) is a temporary visa that allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident to live in Australia while their permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 100) application is being assessed. This visa is the first stage of the offshore partner visa pathway and requires applicants to apply while they are outside Australia.

Key Requirements for Your Temporary Offshore Partner Visa

To be eligible for the Offshore Partner Visa (Subclass 309), you must generally:

  • Be outside Australia when you apply for the visa and when the temporary visa is granted.
  • Be the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident.
  • Have an eligible sponsor who is your partner.
  • Demonstrate that your relationship is genuine and ongoing.
  • Meet health, character, and other Australian visa requirements.
  • Provide supporting evidence of your relationship, including financial aspects, household arrangements, social recognition, and commitment to each other.

How to Apply for the Subclass 309 Temporary Visa

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Free Eligibility Assessment

Check Eligibility and Prepare Supporting Documents

Review your eligibility and collect required documents, including identity documents, sponsor information, and evidence proving your genuine relationship.

02
Document Review and Strategy

Lodge Your Partner Visa Application

Submit your combined Subclass 309 Temporary and Subclass 100 Permanent Partner Visa application online while you are outside Australia with all required supporting documents.

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Application Lodged and Tracked

Receive Your Temporary Visa Decision

After assessment by the Department of Home Affairs, if approved, you can travel to Australia and live with your partner while your permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 100) application continues through the assessment process.

Get Professional Support for your Subclass 309 Partner Visa

Ozmate Migration assists applicants with their Offshore Partner Visa (Subclass 309) journey by providing personalised advice, document guidance, and application support. Our team helps you prepare a well-organised application and understand each step towards your pathway to Australian permanent residency.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Offshore Partner Visa (Subclass 309)?

The Offshore Partner Visa (Subclass 309) is a temporary visa that allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen or permanent resident to live in Australia while the permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 100) application is being processed.

No. Applicants must be outside Australia when they apply for the Offshore Partner Visa (Subclass 309) and when the temporary visa is granted.

Processing times can vary depending on individual circumstances, application completeness, and the Department of Home Affairs processing requirements. Providing complete and accurate documents can help avoid delays.

Applicants generally need to provide identity documents, relationship evidence, sponsor information, health and character documents, and other supporting evidence to prove that their relationship is genuine and ongoing.

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