Subclass 309 — Partner (Provisional) checklist
Provisional visa for partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens who apply from outside Australia. First stage of the offshore partner visa pathway.
Headline numbers for Subclass 309.
- Application fee
- $9,365
- Processing time
- 18 months
- Visa type
- Temporary
- Categories
- 12
- Requirements tracked
- 61
- Authority
- DHA
Fees and processing times are the headline figures published by Department of Home Affairs. Individual applications routinely take longer; these figures are not a guarantee. Always confirm the live figure on the authority’s site.
What you lodge — organised the way the application reads.
ReRooted groups the Subclass 309 requirements into 12 collection categories. Each card below shows the category, what it covers, and how many requirements sit inside it.
- 01
Pre-Application Eligibility
Confirm you meet the basic eligibility criteria before lodging your application
3 requirements
- 02
Sponsor Eligibility
Confirm the sponsor meets the eligibility requirements to sponsor a partner visa applicant
6 requirements
- 03
Financial Aspects
Evidence showing how you and your partner share finances and financial responsibilities
6 requirements
- 04
Nature of Household
Evidence of your shared living arrangements and domestic life
6 requirements
- 05
Social Aspects
Evidence that your relationship is recognized by friends, family, and the community
6 requirements
- 06
Nature of Commitment
Evidence demonstrating your mutual commitment to a shared life together
7 requirements
- 07
Identity Documents
Proof of identity for applicant and sponsor
6 requirements
- 08
Character Requirements
Police clearances and character assessments
7 requirements
- 09
Health Requirements
Medical examinations and health clearances
4 requirements
- 10
Statutory Declarations
Form 888 and other formal declarations supporting your relationship
4 requirements
- 11
Lodgement & Payment
Steps to lodge your application and pay the visa application charge
3 requirements
- 12
Post-Grant
Important steps and information after your Subclass 309 visa is granted
3 requirements
ReRooted supports 8 DHA visa pathways.
Subclass 820 — Partner (Temporary)
Temporary visa for partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. First stage of the partner visa pathway.
Subclass 801 — Partner (Permanent)
Permanent visa granted approximately 2 years after the 820 application. Allows permanent residency in Australia.
Subclass 100 — Partner (Migrant)
Permanent visa granted approximately 2 years after the 309 application. Allows permanent residency in Australia.
Subclass 189 — Skilled Independent
Permanent residence visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or a state or territory government. Applicants must be invited to apply through SkillSelect based on their points score.
Subclass 190 — Skilled Nominated
Permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government. Requires a nomination invitation from a state or territory and a points score of at least 65 on the points test.
Subclass 491 — Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
Provisional visa for skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory government, or sponsored by an eligible family member living in a designated regional area. Allows you to live, work, and study in a specified regional area of Australia for up to 5 years, with a pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 191 visa.
Subclass 500 — Student
Visa for international students to study full-time at an Australian educational institution. Allows part-time work during studies.
Organise this checklist in one place.
Every requirement above is wired into a tracker built for Subclass 309. Free to start.