How long is the wait for 309 visa?

between 14 and 19 months
The current average processing time for the subclass 309 visa is between 14 and 19 months (based on 75-90% of applications lodged).

What documents are required for a partner visa?

Sponsors Personal Documents

• Passport biodata page.
• Passport Photo x2.
• Full Birth Certificate.
• Evidence of employment during the past 2 years.
• Evidence that the sponsor is an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or eligible New Zealand Citizen.
• Australian Federal Police Clearance.
• Offshore Police Clearances (where relevant)

Is Partner visa 309 permanent residency?

The 309 Visa is the first in a two-step process for getting Australian permanent residence: Subclass 309 Visa is temporary – it allows you to travel to Australia and wait about two years until you become eligible for permanent residency.

What documents are required for Australian spouse visa?

b. Required Personal Documents

• Birth certificate;
• Australian passport;
• Foreign passport with evidence of permanent residency;
• Australian citizenship certificate;
• Proof of length residence in Australia and continuing links with Australia (for NZ citizen).

How much is a partner visa in Australia 2020?

Partner visa (Temporary) From AUD7,850 for most applicants. From AUD1,310 for Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) holders. You pay for the temporary and the permanent visa at the same time.

How long does it take for a partner visa to be approved?

The Department of Home Affairs’ current processing time for partner visa applications is between 17 to 21 months.

Can 309 visa be Cancelled?

The process of withdrawing a partner visa application or cancelling a temporary partner visa (subclass 309 or subclass 820) is similar. The applicant or sponsor can withdraw the application request to cancel the visa by writing a letter to the Department that includes: their full name and date of birth.

Can 309 be granted onshore?

You can apply from either Onshore or Offshore In Australia,there are two main types of Partner Visas – 309/100 Partner Visas (must apply ‘Offshore’) and 820/801 Partner Visas (must apply ‘Onshore’ within Australia). The current Government processing time for a Subclass 309 Partner Visa is 18 to 23 months.

What does a bridging visa entitle you to?

This temporary visa generally allows you to stay in Australia after your current substantive visa ceases and while your new substantive visa application is being processed.

Can I apply for a combined partner visa for subclass 309/100?

Yes! The regulations allow for a combined partner visa application for subclass 309/100. This will save you time, money and much stress. Q Our Previous Partner Visa Application Was Refused?

Where can I find the document checklist for the partner visa?

If you are applying for the Partner visa (subclasses 820 and 801), click on the following link to access the document checklist. If you are applying for the Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300), click on the following link to access the document checklist.

What are the pre-conditions for visa 309?

Understand the pre-conditions necessary for applying to Visa 309. You should be a spouse or a de-facto partner of an Australian permanent resident, citizen of Australia, or an eligible citizen of New Zealand. You should not be residing in Australia when you apply for the Visa 309.

Can I apply for a partner visa (permanent subclass 100) in Australia?

You should not be residing in Australia when you apply for the Visa 309. Note that you can apply for the Partner Visa (Permanent) Subclass 100 after 2 years of obtaining the Visa 309. The prime condition for applying for a Subclass 100 visa is that you should hold a Visa 309.