Processing Times: Partner Visa Subclass (820/801 & 100/309)
The Partner Visa subclass 820/801 (for onshore applicants) and 100/309 (for offshore applicants) allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen to live in Australia. This is a pathway to permanent residency if your partner is happy to sponsor you.
Visa Processing Times
| Visa Subclass | 75% of applications processed | 90% of applications processed |
|---|---|---|
| 309 – Provisional visa | 11 months | 15 months |
| 100 – Permanent visa | 20 months | 23 months |
| 820 – Temporary visa | 20 months | 24 months |
| 801 – Permanent visa | 18 months | 23 months |
820/801 and 309/100 Visa Timeline & Stages
To apply for an 820/801 visa, you must be in Australia. While you have to be outside of Australia to apply for the 309/100 visa, Results Migration can assist you through the process of obtaining a partner visa.
Results Migration will work through a step-by-step plan to ensure your application is processed as fast as possible.
- Book a free consultation at Results Migration
- Ensure your partner is willing to sponsor you
- Results Migration will assist you in collating all the relevant documents including:
- Form 888 – Statutory declaration by a witness in relation to a partner
- Proof of a genuine relationship
- If you are married, the marriage certificate
- If you are in a de facto relaitonship, documents that prove your relationship
- Apply for the visa (Results Migration will help you do this)
- To obtain your partner visa, you will need to apply for the temporary visa first (309 or 820) and once they are granted, you will be eligible to apply for the permanent visa option (100 or 801).
Common issues that cause delays in 820/801 & 100/309 Visa processing times
There are many reasons why your application may be delayed, including:
- Whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents;
- How quickly you respond to any requests for additional information;
- How long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided; and
- How long it takes to receive additional information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health and character requirements
How can Results Migration help you?
Results Migration have an abundance of experience with partner visas and will be able to assist you from beginning to end.