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Partner visas in Australia

Subclass 820/801, 309/100, and 300—relationship evidence, sponsorship, and full guides using the same hero assets as each detail page.

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Partner pathways
Four pillars
Relationship evidence
Sponsor
Eligibility first
Partner and relationship visas Australia
Partners
Onshore · offshore
300 · 309 · 820
Evidence

Partner migration

Subclass 820 onshore partner visa hero image
820/801
Subclass 309 offshore partner visa hero image
309/100
Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage visa hero image
300
Onshore, offshore, or fiancé stream—each pathway has different lodgement and evidence sequencing.

Core eligibility framework

High-level checks before you commit time and fees to a subclass.

  • Genuine and continuing relationship evidence under migration law criteria.
  • Eligible sponsor relationship and compliant sponsorship requirements.
  • Strong chronology and consistency across declarations and uploads.
  • Identity, health, and character requirements satisfied at key stages.
  • Case strategy matched to onshore, offshore, or prospective-marriage pathway.

Document checklist snapshot

Themes that repeat across these subclasses—each visa page expands this list.

  • Identity and civil documents for applicant and sponsor.
  • Relationship chronology records and supporting explanations for key dates.
  • Evidence across all core relationship pillars with balanced coverage.
  • Health/police checks and additional documents when requested.

Partner visa process

Relationship architecture before lodgement protects consistency across pillars.

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Select the right pathway (820/801, 309/100, or 300) based on your circumstances.

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Build relationship evidence across financial, social, household, and commitment factors.

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Prepare sponsor/applicant declarations with strict consistency checks.

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Lodge through ImmiAccount and respond to any requests quickly.

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Manage progression and compliance for later partner stages where eligible.

Common refusal risk patterns

  • Inconsistent relationship history across forms and evidence.
  • Weak support in one or more relationship evidence pillars.
  • Sponsor eligibility concerns not addressed pre-lodgement.
  • Insufficient explanation for timeline gaps or unusual facts.

Related visa hubs

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Frequently asked questions

Choosing and evidencing your partner pathway.

Which partner pathway should we choose?
It depends on whether you are applying onshore, offshore, or as an engaged couple planning marriage in Australia.
Do we need to be married?
Not always. De facto pathways may be available where legal criteria and evidence are met.
Can we include children?
Eligible dependent children can often be included with complete supporting evidence.
How important is relationship chronology?
Chronology is critical. Case officers assess consistency between your declarations and documentary history.
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