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Your Partner Visa Journey Starts Here

Tell us about your situation, and wel’ll show you exactly what you need to do

Step 1 — Select your situation below

I want to bring my partner from overseas to Australia

We’re currently long-distance and want to reunite

Your partner lives overseas, and you want to bring them to Australia to start your life together. You may have met online, during travels, or through family. Distance is the main challenge now

My partner and I are already living together in Australia

We’re together, but we need to formalise our relationship legally

 You and your partner are already living under the same roof in Australia (either married or in a de facto relationship). You need to get the Partner Visa to make it official and permanent.

I’m on a Temporary Visa and I’ve Met The Love of My Life

Student visa, work visa, or visitor visa; I want my partner visa now

You’re in Australia on a temporary visa (student, work, visitor, etc.) and have a partner who’s either an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident. You’re worried about your work rights and how long processing will take.

I’m not sure yet. Show me all options

Help me understand which pathway fits my situation

You’re exploring your options and want to see how different Partner Visa pathways work before deciding which one applies to you.

Takes 30 seconds only. Free. No obligation.

OUR TRACK RECORD

Trusted by Hundreds of Worldwide Couples Across All Partner Visa Pathways

98%

Success Rate

Across all Partner Visa pathways

2,000+

Successful Visas Approved

And counting…

15+ Years

Immigration Law Expertise

Real knowledge, real results

300+

5-Star Client Reviews

From real couples like you

Your Personalised Pathway

Find Your Perfect Visa Pathway

Select the tab that matches your situation for detailed, step-by-step guidance.

Reunite Faster: Australian Partner Visa for Long-Distance Couples

Long-distance relationships are tough. You’re in Australia, your partner is overseas, and every day apart feels like forever. You’re worried about:

The good news? We’ve helped hundreds of couples reunite just like you in 8 to 12 months on average. And we know exactly how to prevent the mistakes that cause 40% of Partner Visa applications to be rejected.

Your Biggest Concerns — Answered

Worried about visa rejection?

Our experts have a 98% success rate because we fix problems before submission, not after. We don’t let weak documentation go to the department — ever.

How long will we be apart?

On average, Partner Visa applications take 8 to 12 months from start to finish. We’ve reunited couples faster by expertly managing the timelines. We’ll tell you exactly when to expect approval based on your case.

What documents do we need?

That’s exactly why we created personalised checklists for your situation after the consultation session. You will know exactly what the Department wants, and we will help you gather it.

Quick Facts: Offshore Partner Visa

What are the visa subclasses involve in this pathway?

Offshore Temporary Partner Visa (subclass 309) and Offshore Permanent Partner Visa (subclass 100)

What is the minimum relationship duration?

Minimum of 12+ months de facto relationship. But if you’re married, the 12+ months relationship requirement doesn’t apply.

How does it work?

You (Australian citizen/PR) must sponsor your partner. The Department assesses both your relationship’s genuineness and your ability to support your partner financially.

Where do you live during processing?

Your partner (non-Australian citizen/PR) stays overseas. Once approved, they move to Australia. Upon approval, you can live together immediately.

Will your partner work?

Not until they arrive in Australia and get the visa grant letter.

Can you get married during the application?

Yes! It may actually strengthen your case (especially if you lack in relationship evidence or have spent most of the times as LDR couples)

Your Partner Visa Timeline — Offshore Pathway

Assessment and Document Preparation (2–3 months)

Application Lodgement (Ongoing)

Assessment by the Department (6-9 months average)

Approval and Arrival (6-8 weeks typical)

Total time: 8 - 12 months on average. We often do it faster through expert management

Why Couples Bringing Partners Overseas Choose Us

Relationship Evidence Expertise

Long-distance couples need strong evidence, and we know exactly what the Department wants. We help you tell your relationship story powerfully.

Timeline Management for Distance

Being apart is hard. We reduce uncertainty by giving you realistic timelines, managing Department requests quickly, and keeping you informed every step. No surprises.

Financial Sponsorship Guidance

The Department needs to know that you can support your partner. We review your finances, identify any gaps, and present them in the strongest way possible.

Overseas Partner Support

Your partner is overseas and confused. We help them understand the process, prepare documents, and feel supported too. They’re not left in the dark.

Processing Speed

Our clients get approved faster because we don’t let incomplete applications slow things down. We submit only bulletproof applications.

Reunite Faster: Australian Partner Visa for Long-Distance Couples

This short questionnaire will tell you the chance of getting your Partner Visa approved!

Living Together Is The First Thing — Getting the Partner Visa Ensures It Lasts Forever

You and your partner are already building a life together in Australia.

You live under the same roof, share bills, maybe share a bed (obviously!), and for all intents and purposes, you’re already a couple. You just need to make it official legally and ensure it lasts forever.

But here’s what’s confusing:

Good news: You’re actually 80% of the way there already. By living together, you’ve already proven the hard part: You’re a genuine and stable couple. The rest is just paperwork. And we’re experts at that paperwork.

You Have a Big Advantage

The LDR couples have to prove their relationship across distance. You? You live together. That’s golden.

Instead of proving you’re genuine through emails and photos, you prove it through:

The Department sees your relationship every day through your bills. That's powerful evidence that's hard to fake.

Your average processing time: 7–14 months (compared to 8–18 months for couples living apart).

Your Biggest Concerns — Answered

How do we prove we're genuine?

You live together. That’s the proof. But the Department wants specific documents showing your shared life. Joint lease, joint bank statements, utility bills, shared subscriptions. We know exactly which documents matter most.

The "2 years together" requirement — do we qualify?

If you’ve been in a de facto relationship for 2+ years, you’re eligible. If it’s less than 2 years, you might still qualify with other evidence of commitment (engagement, child together, etc.). We’ll assess your exact situation.

What actually proves de facto status?

The Department looks for evidence of commitment, financial interdependence, and social recognition. Joint documents, shared finances, friends knowing you’re together, maybe kids or engagement. We help you gather all of this.

Relationship Evidence Guide

Housing Evidence

These show you share a home together:

Housing Evidence

These show you share money:

Social Evidence

These show you're recognised as a couple:

Legal Evidence

These show legal commitment:

Communication Evidence

These show ongoing contact:

Common Mistakes

Documents that don't count as well:

We help you compile these in the exact order and format the Department expects. Missing one? They'll ask for it, and that's a delay. We make sure you submit everything the first time.

Onshore Partner Visa Timeline — Already Living Together

Assessment and Evidence Gathering (2–3 Months)

Application Lodgement (Ongoing)

Assessment by the Department (6–9 months average)

Approval and Residency

Total expected timeline: 7–14 months on average. This can be faster because cohabitation evidence is stronger.

Why Couples Already Living Together Choose Us

Cohabitation Evidence Experts

We know exactly what the Department wants to see in your housing, financial, and social evidence. We’ve reviewed hundreds of de facto applications. We know what’s strong, what’s weak, and what’s missing.

Faster Approvals

Your average time is 7–14 months instead of 12–18. Why? Because cohabitation is easier to prove than long-distance relationships. We get your application right the first time.

Avoid Delays While Living Together

Once you apply, you stay in Australia. We don’t let administrative requests drag things out. We respond to the Department fast and keep momentum going.

Statutory Declaration Excellence

Friends and family need to write these correctly. Vague declarations get questioned. We guide your witnesses on exactly what to write. Strong declarations = faster approval.

Financial Evidence Organisation

You have 2+ years of bank statements. We help you extract the key evidence, organise it chronologically, and show the Department your growing financial interdependence. Clear, compelling, simple.

Post-Approval Clarity

Subclass 820 Visa is provisional. After 2 years, you convert to a Subclass 801 Visa (permanent stage). We explain this transition and manage it for you so there’s no confusion.

Check Out Your Chances of Getting the Partner Visa Approved

This short questionnaire will tell you the chance of getting your Partner Visa approved!

Partner Visa on Temporary Visa: Risks and Management

You’re in Australia on a temporary visa — maybe you’re a student, maybe you work, maybe you’re just visiting. And you’ve met someone, an Australian citizen or permanent resident. You want to be together, so you want to stay in Australia.

But you’re worried:

Here’s the thing they don’t tell you: There’s a tool called a Bridging Visa A, and it’s a game-changer.

When you apply for your Partner Visa while on a temporary visa, you typically get a Bridging Visa A that keeps your work rights active (if your current visa has it) while the Department processes your Partner Visa.

You’re protected. You don’t lose income. You don’t lose your status.

Bridging Visa A: Your Safety Net

What is a Bridging Visa A?

A Bridging Visa A is a temporary visa that “bridges” you from your old temporary visa to your new Partner Visa application. While you wait for the Department to decide on your Partner Visa, you’re protected.

How does it help you? Here’s the practical example:

STUDY CASE: Your temporary visa expires in July 2026

Key Point: You don't have a gap. Your work rights don't stop. You're protected the whole time.

What Temporary Visa Are You On?

Student Visa (subclass 500)

Work Visa (491, 482, 494, etc.)

Visitor Visa (subclass 600)

Other Visas

Key Things To Know

Best time to apply for a Partner Visa:

Usually 60 days before your visa expires. We time this perfectly.

Should you apply overseas or in Australia?

Both are okay, but applying in Australia while still on a temporary visa gives you access to Bridging Visa A.

What if the Partner Visa is refused?

The Bridging Visa ends within 28 days. But we have a 98% success rate, so this case is rare.

Can you change jobs?

Yes, as long as the new job is on your work rights condition or if you have unrestricted work rights on your bridging visa.

Can you study while on a Bridging Visa?

Yes, at the same institution or a new one.

Transition from Temporary Visa to Partner Visa in Australia

Example: You're on a Student Visa (expires September 2026)

Current visa expiry date: September 2026

Submit Application (60 days before expiry date)

Assessment by the Department While on Bridging Visa (6–14 months)

Approval and New Residency

Expected total: 8–16 months from application. But: You don't have a gap. Your work rights don't stop. You're protected the entire time.

Why Temporary Visa Holders Choose Us

Bridging Visa Expertise

Most Migration Agents fumble bridging visas. We don’t. We know exactly when you get work rights, how long it lasts, and what happens at each stage. We manage the transition cleanly so you’re never left unprotected.

Timing Management

Your visa expiry is a hard deadline. We don’t miss it. We plan applications to the day, ensuring you submit 60 days before expiry so your Bridging Visa grants smoothly. No extensions needed.

Work Rights Protection

Your income is important. We confirm you get work rights on your Bridging Visa before you apply. No surprises, no loss of income, no panic. You keep earning while we process.

Student Visa Transitions

If you’re a student, we help you understand how Partner Visa affects your study. Can you stay in the same course? Do you need to defer? We navigate this clearly.

Multi-Visa Complexity

Some of you have multiple visas or previous visas in Australia. We handle the complexity. We know your full history and how it affects your Partner Visa application.

Check Out Your Chances of Getting the Partner Visa Approved

This short questionnaire will tell you the chance of getting your Partner Visa approved!

Partner Visa Pathways Compared: Which One Is You?

Currently, there are three available Partner Visa pathways:

All three pathways lead to the same goal: reuniting couples and families. But the journey is different depending on where you are and what relationship stage you’re in now.

Compare the three pathways below. Then let us know which one you are, and we will give you a personalised roadmap.

Full Comparison Table

Criteria Offshore Partner Visa
Subclass 309 / 100
Onshore Partner Visa
Subclass 820 / 801
Prospective Marriage Visa
Subclass 300
Who is it for? Partner lives overseas; sponsor is in Australia Both partners already in Australia together Couples planning to get married; partner overseas
Relationship status required Married or de facto (12+ months) Married or de facto (living together) Engaged / planning to marry within 9 months
Where does the partner live? Overseas during processing In Australia during processing Overseas → comes to Australia to marry
Processing time 12–18 months 7–14 months 12–17 months
Work rights during processing? ✕ Not until arrival in Australia ✓ Yes (via Bridging Visa A) ✕ Not until arrival in Australia
Hardest part Proving genuine relationship across distance Gathering proof of cohabitation Genuineness of relationship & commitment to marry
Key advantage Can stay living apart during processing Easiest to prove (shared documents) No minimum relationship duration required
Leads to permanent residency? ✓ Yes (subclass 100, after ~2 years) ✓ Yes (subclass 801, after 2 years) ✓ Yes (via 820/801 after marriage)
Most common for International relationships, fiancés, long-term LDR partners Couples met in Australia, living together already Couples planning to marry soon, not yet de facto
Criteria Offshore Partner Visa Subclass 309 / 100 Onshore Partner Visa Subclass 820 / 801 Prospective Marriage Visa Subclass 300
Who is it for? Partner lives overseas; sponsor is in Australia Both partners already in Australia together Couples planning to get married; partner overseas
Relationship status required Married or de facto (12+ months) Married or de facto (living together) Engaged / planning to marry within 9 months
Where does the partner live? Overseas during processing In Australia during processing Overseas → comes to Australia to marry
Processing time 12–18 months 7–14 months 12–17 months
Work rights during processing? ✕ Not until arrival in Australia ✓ Yes (via Bridging Visa A) ✕ Not until arrival in Australia
Hardest part Proving genuine relationship across distance Gathering proof of cohabitation Genuineness of relationship & commitment to marry
Key advantage Can stay living apart during processing Easiest to prove (shared documents) No minimum relationship duration required
Leads to permanent residency? ✓ Yes (subclass 100, after ~2 years) ✓ Yes (subclass 801, after 2 years) ✓ Yes (via 820/801 after marriage)
Most common for International relationships, fiancés, long-term LDR partners Couples met in Australia, living together already Couples planning to marry soon, not yet de facto
✈️ Offshore Partner Visa Subclass 309 / 100
Who is it for?
Partner lives overseas; sponsor is in Australia
Relationship required
Married or de facto (12+ months)
Partner lives
Overseas during processing
Processing time
12–18 months
Work rights?
✕ Not until arrival in Australia
Hardest part
Proving genuine relationship across distance
Key advantage
Can stay living apart during processing
Leads to PR?
✓ Yes (subclass 100, after ~2 years)
Most common for
International relationships, fiancés, long-term LDR partners
🏠 Onshore Partner Visa Subclass 820 / 801  ⭐ Fastest Processing
Who is it for?
Both partners already in Australia together
Relationship required
Married or de facto (living together)
Partner lives
In Australia during processing
Processing time
7–14 months
Work rights?
✓ Yes (via Bridging Visa A)
Hardest part
Gathering proof of cohabitation
Key advantage
Easiest to prove (shared documents)
Leads to PR?
✓ Yes (subclass 801, after 2 years)
Most common for
Couples met in Australia, living together already
💍 Prospective Marriage Visa Subclass 300
Who is it for?
Couples planning to get married; partner overseas
Relationship required
Engaged / planning to marry within 9 months
Partner lives
Overseas → comes to Australia to marry
Processing time
12–17 months
Work rights?
✕ Not until arrival in Australia
Hardest part
Genuineness of relationship & commitment to marry
Key advantage
No minimum relationship duration required
Leads to PR?
✓ Yes (via 820/801 after marriage)
Most common for
Couples planning to marry soon, not yet de facto

In a Rush? Here's The Quick Version

Coming from Overseas?

Already Living Together?

On a Temporary Visa?

All three situations lead to Partner Visa. The journey is different based on your location. And we’re the experts in all three.

Not Sure Which Pathway Is Right for You?

Book a free consultation with our Registered Migration Agent. We’ll assess your exact situation and give you a personalised roadmap.

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Why Choose ONEderland

Why Couples Choose ONEderland — No Matter What Your Situation Is

We don’t just handle partner visas. We handle YOUR specific Partner Visa.

Here’s what every couple gets when they work with us.

Situation-Specific Guidance

We know exactly what YOUR case needs. Your situation isn’t generic. Are you bringing a partner from overseas? Already together? On a temporary visa? We’ve seen hundreds of each.

We know which documents matter for YOUR pathway, which timelines are realistic for YOU, and which common mistakes could cost YOU time.

We don't give you one-size-fits-all advice. We give you the answer that solves YOUR problem.

Document Perfection

Weak documents cause 40% of rejections. We don't let you be part of that 40%.

Over 40% of partner visa applications get rejected because of avoidable mistakes. Weak relationship evidence. Incomplete financial documentation. Inconsistent information. Missing statutory declarations.

We audit every document BEFORE it goes to the department. If something looks weak, we strengthen it. If something’s missing, we find it. If something could be misinterpreted, we clarify it.

Result? 98% success rate.

Constant Communication

You’ll never be confused. Never be left wondering. You know exactly where you are in the process.

We send you regular updates. We explain every step. We answer your questions within 24 hours. We keep you informed, not in the dark.

And we explain things in plain English. No visa jargon. Just clear, honest, understandable communication.

100% Compliance

Visa law is specific. One small mistake can cost months or even result in rejection. We know immigration law inside and out. We’ve been doing this for 15+ years.

You don’t have to worry about whether you’re doing this right. We handle that.

You just focus on your relationship.

Transparent Pricing

Weak documents cause 40% of rejections. We don't let you be part of that 40%.

You know exactly what you’re paying. No hidden costs.  No surprises.

Migration Agent Fees:

$4,500–$5,500

Government visa fees:

$9,365

Depends on complexity. Government fee set by the department. Nothing else.

You know upfront. You're not guessing.

Client Success Stories

Real Stories from Real Couples

Don’t just take our word for it — here’s what our clients say about working with us.

Charian Klein

Partner Visa — Onshore

We couldn’t be more grateful to Onederland and especially to our amazing agent, Dinda, for handling my husband’s partner visa with such professionalism and care...

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From the very beginning, Dinda made the entire process feel manageable and stress-free. She was always available to answer any questions or address any concerns we had, and her promptness in responding was truly impressive. Dinda’s expertise and attention to detail ensured that every step of the visa application process was handled smoothly. She took the time to explain each requirement clearly and guided us through the complexities with patience and understanding. It was evident that she genuinely cared about our case and wanted the best outcome for us. Thanks to Dinda and the team at Onederland, my husband’s partner visa was processed successfully, and we couldn’t be happier. We highly recommend their services to anyone navigating the immigration process - they truly go above and beyond to deliver exceptional results!”

Herlinda Siahaan

Partner Visa 820 — Onshore

Big Thanks to ONE derland Migration Australia team I got grant my visa 820. Thanks for helping for my visa. I am Indonesian and my partner Australian. Thanks again.

Lifuna Lifunaj

Visitor Visa → Partner Visa Transition

Thank you so much ONE derland Consulting - Migration. Thank you for being with us in this journey, thank you for your patience...

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The team was very supportive from obtaining my Visitor Visa through to my Partner Visa. You guys were incredibly helpful and responsive when addressing different matters and immigration requirements. Thank you for constant communication. You advise was clear, practical, honest, accurate, timely and in alignment with regulation. We are grateful the support from the first call to date, it’s made the transition easy knowing we have experts on our back! Keep up the good work, keep doing what you do best helping families and loved one unite! Thank you EKA. Thank you INDAH. Thank you ONE derland Consulting!”

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