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SUBCLASS 309 VISA – SPOUSE VISA
This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia. Getting this visa is the first step towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 100).
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SUBCLASS 309 VISA – KEY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Be in a genuine relationship with your prospective spouse who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
- Have sufficient and comprehensive evidence to support your claims regarding your relationship
- Be outside of Australia at the time of application and decision
- Not had a visa cancelled or an application refused
- Meet De facto or marriage requirements
- Satisfy the evidence requirement
- Must make an online application and attached all evidence online
- Have an eligible sponsor who is not barred to sponsor you
- Meet Australia’s Health & Character requirements
- You must be 18 years old or older when you apply for the visa
- Satisfy all other visa requirements
309 VISA – BENEFITS
- Stay in Australia temporarily, until the Department decides your permanent Partner (Migrant) visa (subclass 100)
- Work and study in Australia
- Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want
- Attend up to 510 hours of free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program
- Include family members
309 VISA COST
The visa costs AUD9,365.00 for the main applicant.
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Hendra W.
Bilal was amazing. He went above and beyond his duties as a lawyer in assisting us to achieve a successful outcome.
Ishaan “Sean” M.
I recently worked with Bilal Ahmad from Gold Migration on my protection visa matter, which was rejected last year by Department, due to non-satisfactory grounds and proceeded to the Tribunal.Due to the high‑risk nature of the case, not many lawyers were willing to take chances with my case not to affect their records.I am extremely grateful for the successful outcome and truly believe that Bilal’s expertise and dedication played a major role in achieving this result. As the whole process was sorted and positive outcome was received within matter of months .From the beginning, Bilal took the time to understand the complexities of my protection claims and the difficult circumstances. He approached every part of my case with professionalism, empathy, and deep knowledge of protection‑based legislation and Tribunal processes.Throughout the entire journey, Bilal:⦁ helped me organise and present my evidence clearly and consistently⦁ prepared strong written submissions addressing credibility, country information, and all relevant legal criteria⦁ explained each stage of the Tribunal process in a calm and clear way⦁ supported me during an emotionally challenging time with patience and respectAt the Tribunal hearing, His advocacy ensured that my situation was fully understood and that the key facts and risks were communicated accurately and respectfully.Thanks to his hard work, the Tribunal accepted my protection claims and granted a positive decision. This outcome has changed my life, and I am incredibly thankful for Bilal’s dedication and professionalism.I highly recommend Bilal Ahmad and the team at Gold Migration to anyone seeking support with protection or refugee matters. His knowledge, compassion, and commitment to his clients are exceptional.read more
Navraj Singh L.
I had a great experience working with Vivek from Gold Migration Lawyers on my partner visa (subclass 820). From start to finish, he was extremely professional, transparent, and genuinely empathetic towards our situation.What stood out the most was his clear communication and prompt responses — we were never left confused or waiting too long for answers. He explained every step of the process in a simple and honest way, which made a stressful situation much easier to handle.Vivek was always approachable and made us feel confident that our application was in good hands. Thanks to his guidance and support, we achieved a successful outcome.Highly recommend Vivek and the team to anyone needing immigration assistance.read more
cory
We recently applied for the Partner Visa 801 and had the pleasure of working with Jessie Li from Gold Migration Lawyers. Our case was quite difficult, as we had not lived together for very long, but Jessie Li guided us through the entire process with incredible skill and care.She helped us tremendously by:- Assisting with our documents and carefully revising them- Giving us regular updates so we always knew what was happening- Guiding us step-by-step to ensure we had the best possible chance of successThanks to Jessie’s Li expertise, we felt supported and confident throughout what could have been a very stressful time. She truly is the best at what she does.The only downside is that their services are a bit on the pricey side, but in our experience, they were absolutely worth it for the level of professionalism, support, and peace of mind we received.We are very grateful to Jessie Li and Gold Migration Lawyers for all their help.read more
Robert E.
Gold Migration Lawyers for ImmigrationI found Bilal Ahmad of Gold Migration Lawyers very helpful in helping me receive my subclass 100 Partner Visa in record time of just two months.They tell me it is extremely rare to be granted this Visa so quickly, I put it down to Bilal from Gold Migration Lawyers being so prompt in any question I had.I always received a response from Bilal very quickly. He was very thorough in making sure we had everything that was required and correct.Five stars for the best service!read more
Rachel D
Gold Lawyers were fantastic when my husband and I applied for the partner visa, We were updated often about our progress and I highly recommend them to anyone needing assistance.A special Thankyou to Vivek,From 2653 😊
Len G.
Thank you so much Gold Migration Lawyers for assisting our Partner Visa (Subclass 309/100) application all the way for more than a year. Especially thanks to Bilal who did the biggest part of this journey from biometrics taking upto the last part of the application. It was a long journey but Gold Migration Lawyers have made it possible as we got the double grant visa. Again, thank you so much for everything. Now me and my partner can start our forever together, no more LDR. ❤️ ❤️read more
Donna
I would highly recommend Gold Immigration Lawyers especially Bilal Ahmad who was dealing with my Visa case. Bilal was very professional, acknowledgeable and supportive over the 2 year time frame dealing with him. Due to unforeseen circumstances I didn’t get to the end to get an answer unfortunately but I cannot speak highly enough of Bilal for the timeless effort he put into my case.read more
Zeek K
I’m truly grateful to Gold Migration Lawyers, especially Mr Ahmad, for all their support and dedication in helping me with my visa. From the very beginning, they showed kindness, professionalism, and genuine care.Mr Ahmad guided me through every step and represented me with great commitment at my ART hearing. Thanks to their hard work and faithfulness, my case was successful, and my claim has been remitted.I can’t thank them enough for being there for me during such a difficult time. I highly recommend Gold Migration Lawyers to anyone who needs trusted and compassionate immigration support.read more
frequently asked questions
In what location should I be to be able to apply for a Partner (subclass 309) Visa?
You must be offshore (outside Australia).
Does the Sponsor need to be offshore as well when I apply for the visa?
No, the Sponsor can be either onshore or offshore.
Can I be in Australia for the decision?
No, you should be offshore when the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) makes a decision on your Partner (subclass 309) visa application. Some limited exemptions apply.
What if I am not married to my Australian spouse and we haven’t lived together for 12 months?
If this is the case, you should consider a Prospective Marriage (subclass 300) visa.
What is the pathway to Permanent Residency with this visa?
In some cases, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) may approve the Permanent Residency stage at the same time as the subclass 309 visa. If the DHA does not, you will be able to provide further information for the Permanent Partner (subclass 100) visa exactly 2 years after your original Partner Visa lodgement, as long as your Partner Visa has been granted.
Can I travel to Australia whilst I am awaiting a decision on a Partner (subclass 309) visa?
Yes, you can travel to Australia. However, you must be offshore when the DHA makes a decision on your application. Some exemptions apply.
