Australian Offshore Partner Visa (309/100) - Backed By Our No Visa, No Fee, Money-Back Guarantee!

Once the 309 partner visa is granted, you will be able to live and work in Australia temporarily. After a certain period of time, you may be eligible to apply for the permanent partner visa (100) if you continue to meet the requirements.

The 309 partner visa application must be lodged while you are offshore, and you must also be offshore when the visa is decided. 

If you are offshore you may also consider entering Australia and applying for a subclass 820 onshore partner visa as an alternative. This pathway will provide you with a bridging visa to remain onshore whilst your visa is processing.

No, offshore visa applications are not eligible for a bridging visa. Bridging visas are generally only applicable to onshore visa applicants.

For offshore partner visa applicants, such as those applying for the Subclass 309 visa, you would need to wait outside Australia for the visa to be processed. Once the visa is granted, you can enter Australia.

There are other scenarios where a bridging visa can be linked to your offshore visa as the 309 in lodged simultaneously with the subclass 100 which is a permanent visa. However, this is generally when an applicant has been refused a visa, has a pending ART matter and is subject to section 48 bar of the Migration act.

Yes, under certain circumstances, it is possible to have the 309 and 100 partner visas processed at the same time. If you have been in a long-term relationship with your Australian partner or spouse for at least three years, or if you have been in a relationship for at least two years and have a dependent child from the relationship, you may be eligible for concurrent processing of the 309 and 100 visas.

Both the 309 and 100 visa applications are lodged together, and they may be assessed simultaneously providing the application has been prepared correctly and contains the correct submissions. The Department of Home Affairs will conduct a combined assessment of your eligibility for both visas based on the evidence provided to establish the genuine nature and ongoing nature of your relationship.

If the application is successful, you will be granted the temporary 309 partner visa and the permanent 100 partner visa at the same time. This allows you to have immediate access to permanent residency in Australia without the need to wait for the temporary visa to be granted first.

It is important to note that the eligibility criteria and requirements for concurrent processing of the 309 and 100 visas can vary, and it is advisable to consult with a registered migration agent or the Department of Home Affairs for personalised advice and accurate information based on your specific circumstances.

If your Subclass 309 Partner Visa is refused, the Department will provide written reasons for the decision. Common reasons include insufficient relationship evidence, incorrect documentation, or failure to meet key legal criteria. In many cases, you may have the right to appeal the decision through the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), depending on your circumstances.

At Migration Unity, we take your application seriously — and we stand behind our work. That’s why we offer a No Visa, No Fee Guarantee* for partner visa applications. If your visa isn’t granted, our professional fee is refunded.

It is important to get it right the first time as the Department will not issue you a refund and your situation can become more complex. We can also provide support in assessing your options if you have already had a refusal, whether that involves an appeal or preparing a stronger, more compliant application.