Partner Visa (Temporary & Permanent)
Independent Skilled Pathway
For applicants competing on points without state, employer or family sponsorship.

Independent PR planning
Subclass 189 Strategy
Duration
Temporary leading to Permanent (PR)
Visa Charge
From $8,850 AUD
Application Location
Onshore (820/801) or Offshore (309/100)
Pathway Overview
Allows the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. If you apply onshore, you receive a temporary subclass 820 visa transitioning to a permanent subclass 801 visa. If offshore, it is subclass 309 transitioning to subclass 100.
Pathway Key Benefits
Eligibility Checklist
Please review the mandatory eligibility criteria determined by the Department of Home Affairs.
Application Steps
Stage 1
Gather comprehensive relationship evidence across four pillars (Financial, Household, Social, Commitment)
Stage 2
Submit joint visa application (both temporary and permanent stages) and pay fee
Stage 3
Sponsor completes sponsorship application form online
Stage 4
Onshore applicants receive a Bridging Visa A (BVA) to remain legally while processing
Stage 5
After 2 years from application, submit second-stage evidence to verify relationship continuity for permanent visa grant
Lodge Advisory Inquiry
Send your profile details directly to our migration team. Your inquiry will be logged directly into our administrative database for consultation planning.
Applying for: Partner Visa (Temporary & Permanent) (Subclasses 820/801 & 309/100)

Independent PR planning
Subclass 189 Strategy
Points, occupation fit, invitation context and evidence readiness reviewed before you invest.
