Partner (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 100)
The Partner (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 100) is designed for the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. This visa grants permanent residency in Australia and is typically granted to individuals who already hold a temporary Partner visa (Subclass 309).
With the Subclass 100 – Partner (Migrant) Visa, you have the following privileges:
- Permanent residency in Australia.
- The ability to work and study in Australia.
- Access to Australia’s public healthcare scheme, Medicare.
- The option to sponsor your family members to come to Australia.
- Travel to and from Australia.
- Eligibility for free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program (if eligible).
- Eligibility to apply for Australian citizenship.
The cost for this visa is typically paid when you submit your combined application for the temporary and permanent partner visas.
This is a permanent visa.
You must already hold a temporary Partner visa (Subclass 309).
25% of applications: 12 Months
90% of applications: 29 Months
Processing time for the permanent Partner visa begins 2 years after you applied for the combined temporary and permanent partner visas. Processing times are subject to change, and complex cases may take longer.
To be eligible for the Subclass 100 – Partner (Migrant) Visa, you must:
Meet visa requirements.
Continue to meet relationship requirements.
Have no debts to the Australian government, or have arranged to pay debts back.
Frequently Asked Questions
You must hold either a Partner (Provisional) visa (Subclass 309) or a Dependent Child (Subclass 445) visa. Two years must have passed since you applied for the combined 309 and 100 visa for you to be assessed for the permanent visa.
Yes, you must continue to be the spouse or de facto partner of the same person who sponsored you for the temporary Partner visa. This includes maintaining a genuine and continuing relationship.
If your relationship breaks down or your partner dies before the permanent visa is granted, you might still be eligible. See “Your relationship has changed” for more information.
If you or any family members owe money to the Australian Government, it must be paid back or have an approved arrangement in place to pay it back.
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).