Finalize your journey to Subclass 100 Australia permanent residency. Our registered MARN migration agents guide you through Subclass 100 requirements, expertly audit your relationship evidence, and manage your Stage 2 Subclass 100 application to ensure a smooth transition from your provisional visa.
The Subclass 100 visa is the final, permanent stage of the offshore partner pathway. To qualify, you must satisfy the Department of Home Affairs that your relationship is ongoing.
You must already hold the temporary Subclass 309 visa, or have been granted a Subclass 309 visa before being assessed for the permanent stage.
You become eligible to be assessed for the permanent Subclass 100 visa exactly 2 years (24 months) after the date you lodged your initial combined 309/100 application.
You must prove that your marriage or de facto relationship with your Australian sponsor is still genuine, continuing, and exclusive of all others.
You must provide updated four-pillar evidence detailing your shared life and financial commitments covering the time since your temporary visa was granted.
Your sponsor must continue to meet character requirements and remain eligible to sponsor you for permanent residency.
You may be asked to provide an updated Australian Federal Police (AFP) check, overseas police certificates, or new health checks before the final decision is made.
Avoid Common Disqualifying Mistakes: Assuming the permanent stage is granted automatically after two years without submitting an updated Stage 2 assessment, or failing to promptly notify the Department if your relationship breaks down, can result in significant delays or visa cancellation.
We manage your complete transition to permanent residency, ensuring your updated evidence cleanly proves an ongoing commitment.
We confirm the exact date you become eligible—24 months from your original combined lodgement—to begin preparing your Stage 2 assessment.
We compile your updated four-pillar evidence covering the entire period since your temporary 309 visa was granted.
We secure fresh Form 888 witness statements and draft updated sponsor and applicant declarations detailing your shared life.
We formally submit the Stage 2 Permanent Partner Visa assessment through your ImmiAccount, attaching all recent documentation.
We liaise with the Department to finalize any remaining character checks, securing your Subclass 100 grant and indefinite stay in Australia.
Your Stage 2 assessment requires proof that your relationship has continued to develop. Below are the key documents needed to finalize your residency.
Understanding the final stage timelines helps couples plan their long-term future and citizenship applications in Australia.
Do I need to pay a new fee for the Subclass 100 application? No. The combined visa fee is AUD $9,365, which was paid when you lodged your initial 309/100 application.
* You must still formally submit the Stage 2 assessment to finalize the permanent visa process, but there is no new Department application charge.
Our professional service fees are tailored to the complexity of your Stage 2 assessment. We evaluate the strength of your recent cohabitation records, financial updates, and any potential changes in circumstances before providing a fixed quote.
* Our fee covers evidence audits, updated statutory declarations, and ImmiAccount submission.
How long does the offshore partner visa take? Processing times typically range from 10 to 20 months from the date you submit your Stage 2 documents (after reaching your two-year eligibility date).
* Clean, decision-ready applications with strong updated evidence tend to be processed significantly faster.
What is the Subclass 100 Partner Visa? It is the critical final hurdle that secures your indefinite stay in Australia. Many couples mistakenly believe the permanent stage is granted automatically once two years have passed since their initial 309 lodgement. Failing to proactively submit updated evidence can result in significant processing delays or Departmental requests for further information.
A frequent cause of Stage 2 complications is providing thin or uneven evidence across the four pillars for the period after the temporary visa was granted. Case officers expect to see that your financial integration and social recognition have deepened over time. Furthermore, if a relationship breakdown or family violence has occurred since the 309 grant, specific legal provisions must be navigated immediately to protect the applicant's permanent residency pathway.
As registered MARN professionals, we represent couples transitioning to the permanent stage. We conduct a thorough audit of your updated relationship documentation, draft compelling statutory declarations, and ensure your Stage 2 assessment is decision-ready—securing your permanent residency and paving the way for your future citizenship application.
Clear, direct answers regarding the permanent stage of the offshore partner visa process.
The Subclass 100 visa is the second and final stage of the offshore partner visa process. It grants full permanent residency to the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, following the temporary Subclass 309 visa.
While the initial combined 309/100 application must be lodged outside Australia, the actual assessment for the permanent Subclass 100 stage can be completed whether you are inside or outside Australia. Many applicants are already living in Australia on their temporary 309 visa when the 100 visa is granted.
The processing time for the Subclass 100 stage typically ranges from 10 to 20 months after you reach your two-year eligibility date. Applications submitted with comprehensive and updated four-pillar evidence are often processed much faster.
You must hold the temporary Subclass 309 visa, wait two years from your original application date, and continue to be in a genuine, ongoing relationship with your Australian sponsor. You must also provide updated evidence covering the period since your temporary visa was granted.
No. There is no separate government fee for the Subclass 100 assessment stage. The combined visa application charge of AUD $9,365 was already paid when you lodged the initial 309/100 application.
Speak directly with registered MARN migration agents in Melbourne. Send us a message on WhatsApp to discuss your two-year eligibility date, updated relationship evidence, and Stage 2 lodgement strategy.