ATTENTION: To be eligible for this visa you must have met your partner in person before

Bring your overseas girlfriend or boyfriend to Australia

If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident and you have met your foreign girlfriend or boyfriend in person before, you may be eligible to bring them to live permanently with you in Australia.

We solve the most complex Overseas Partner Visa (Subclass 309) cases in Australia, in record time.

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SUBCLASS 309 – OFFSHORE PARTNER VISA – BRING YOUR GIRLFRIEND OR BOYFRIEND TO AUSTRALIA

This visa lets the de facto boyfriend or girlfriend 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).

If both your partner and you are in Australia, check the Onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820) option.

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OFFSHORE PARTNER VISA – KEY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR OVERSEAS GIRLFRIEND OR BOYFRIEND PARTNER VISA

  • You must have met your partner in person before
  • Be in a genuine relationship with you, considering you are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
  • Have sufficient and comprehensive evidence to support your claims regarding your relationship
  • He or she must be outside of Australia at the time of application and decision
  • Not had a visa cancelled or an application refused
  • You must have met in person before
  • Meet Australia’s Health & Character requirements
  • He or she must be 18 years old or older when you apply for the visa
  • Satisfy all other visa requirements
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OFFSHORE PARTNER VISA BENEFITS TO YOUR GIRLFRIEND OR BOYFRIEND

  • He or she can stay in Australia temporarily, until the Department decides their permanent Partner (Migrant) visa (subclass 100)
  • He or she can work and study in Australia
  • He or she can travel to and from Australia as many times as they want
  • He or she can attend up to 510 hours of free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program

OFFSHORE PARTNER VISA – COST

The visa costs AUD7,715 for the main applicant.

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SPEAK WITH ONE OF OUR SPOUSE MIGRATIONLAWYERS TODAY ABOUT APPLYING FOR A SUBCLASS 309 OFFSHORE PARTNER VISA AND BRING YOUR BOYFRIEND OR GIRLFRIEND TO AUSTRALIA !

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What matters to us most is what our clients have to say about their experience once everything has been resolved. Below are some of the messages we have received from people we’ve represented.

Leona A. Macfarlane
Leona A. M.
I contacted Gold Migration Lawyer in April this year (2024). On 30 August 2024 we received the fantastic news that our visas have been double granted. This is life changing for my partner. I would like to express our sincerest gratitude for the extraordinary time and work Gold Migration lawyers have done for us both (and a special shout out to our amazing lawyer Oliver Christiansen who helped make this possible with his support, expertise and professionalism, James Scott (our very first point of contact) and Aileen Chour-our last & bearer of great news). The professionalism, a friendly voice at the other end of the telephone line, the guidance and expert advice given was exceptionally outstanding and beyond words. Highly recommended without a doubt. Dreams do come true! Thank you for changing our lives Gold Migration Lawyers. Henry & Leonaread more
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Jaanika K
We contacted Gold migration lawyers before applying for a partner visa. Walt made us feel confident with the service they provide so we hired them and no regrets - Walt was very quick to respond to any questions we had and provided us with the best service we could’ve wished for. I do recommend gold migration lawyers (and Walt) if you’re looking for one!read more
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Sophie T.
Justin and his team were AMAZING! My immigration agent had disappeared and only 1 month was left on my visa! I was very distressed. I reached out to Justin and I couldn’t have found better help! They’re extremely knowledgeable! In less than a month, they built a strong decision-ready application. My visa was granted within 3 months instead of 5! I cannot thanks Justin and his team enough for all their help and support! I would recommend them anytime without a doubt.read more
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Words cannot describe how happy I am with my experience! I approached Gold Migration Lawyers for help with lodging my protection visa application and I'm very grateful for the successful outcome. They were very knowledgeable and thorough during the process and the professionalism and understanding from the Team is simply unmatched. Thank you so much Ben, Liana, Walt, and Jibril for making my new life in Australia possible!read more
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Ryan Wills, C.
My partner and I used Gold Migration for our partner visa. You will be hard pressed to find a migration lawyer with more integrity, attentiveness, or interest in providing genuine support for any challenge than Walt Calis at Gold Migration. He was(is) quick to respond and willing to do anything to help as it surfaced. You get what you pay for and we received consistent gold star service from Walt.read more
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Niyomal G.
I am excited to share my experience with Gold Migration and their exceptional case manager, Saemeh Ghasemi and her team From start to finish, Saemeh and her team has been guiding us through the complex process of securing our visa. Her expertise, dedication, and personalized attention made all the difference. We are incredibly grateful for her support and highly recommend Gold Migration to anyone seeking expert assistance with their visa applications!read more
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I'd like to strongly thank Carolyn & Saemeh for the help in getting my citenzship. I was previously with somebody else and ran into some troubles with my application but after a meeting and discussion, Gold Migration made me confident that they could get the job done for me and they certainly did and were extremely professional and quick with the whole process.Both Saemeh & Carolyn worked on my case and done an absolutely amazing job. I honestly cant thank them enough and will forever be grateful of their work in my case. I will always refer Gold Migration & specifically Carolyn & Saemeh in the future to anyone regarding migration needs.Thank you once again!read more
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Thomas
I am thrilled to share my experience with Gold Migration and their exceptional case manager, Saemeh Ghasemi. From start to finish, Saemeh has been instrumental in guiding us through the complex process of securing our visa. Her expertise, dedication, and personalized attention made all the difference. She was always available to answer our questions and kept us informed at every step, which made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. We are incredibly grateful for her support and highly recommend Gold Migration to anyone seeking expert assistance with their visa applications.read more
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Saemeh and Jessi are outstanding. Jessie has been so kind and helpful throughout this time. I recommend gold migration all the way. Saemeh and Jessie really understood our situation. The outcome was amazing.Thank you Saemeh and Jessie for changing our lives in so many ways.read more
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Offshore Partner Visa – frequently asked questions

In what location should your boyfriend or girlfriend be to be able to apply for a Partner (subclass 309) Visa?

He or she must be offshore (outside Australia).

Do you as a Sponsor need to be offshore as well when you apply for the visa?

No, you, the Sponsor, can be either onshore or offshore.

Can your boyfriend or girlfriend be in Australia for the decision?

No, they 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 you are not married to your overseas boyfriend or girlfriend and you 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 your boyfriend or girlfriend travel to Australia whilst they are awaiting a decision on a Partner (subclass 309) visa?

Yes, they can travel to Australia. However, they must be offshore when the DHA makes a decision on your application. Some exemptions apply.

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