Subclass 309 / 100 Temporary → Permanent (offshore): Complete Guide
The **subclass 309 / 100** Subclass 309 / 100 — Partner Visa (Offshore) The offshore partner pathway begins with the provisional Subclass 309 and leads to the permanent Subclass 100. It is for partners or spouses of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens who apply from outside Australia.
Visa Highlights At-a-Glance
Below is a summary table representing standard processing times, statutory criteria, and typical point thresholds for Indian skilled candidates.
| Visa Metric | Details & Requirements |
|---|---|
| Visa Subclass | Subclass 309 / 100 (Temporary → Permanent (offshore)) |
| Avg. Processing Time | Indicative — verify current Months |
| Government Fees | INR Indicative — verify current AUD fee |
| English Language Min | TBD |
| Points Eligibility Bar | Min. 0 Points |
| Visa Validity | Provisional, then indefinite on 100 grant |
Why Apply for this Visa Path?
- Reunite offshore: apply from India to join your partner in Australia.
- Pathway to PR: the provisional 309 leads to the permanent 100.
- Full rights on PR: live, work and study in Australia with Medicare access.
Detailed Entry Requirements
To apply under this Australia visa track from India, your credentials must fulfill the following regulatory criteria:
- 1Eligible sponsor
- 2An Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible NZ citizen partner.
- 3Genuine relationship: Evidence of a genuine and continuing married or de facto relationship.: Health & character: Both parties meet health and character requirements.
Step-by-Step Filing Workflow
Every applicant from Bangalore/India follows this standardized workflow to file their visa application securely:
Confirm sponsor eligibility
Check the sponsor's status and any sponsorship limitations.
Compile relationship evidence
Financial, social, household and commitment evidence across four key categories.
Lodge offshore
Submit the 309 from outside Australia with full documentation.
Transition to the 100
Provide updated evidence at the permanent stage. | Senior Consultant Pro Tip Partner cases are won on the quality and breadth of relationship evidence, not its volume. We structure proof across the four assessed pillars so a case officer can tick every box without hunting for it. |
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Verify Australia immigration rules directly from official government sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are critical questions and details regarding target timelines and scores for this visa path.
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