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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
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Offshore Temporary Partner Visa (subclass 309) and Offshore Permanent Partner Visa (subclass 100)
Minimum of 12+ months de facto relationship. But if you’re married, the 12+ months relationship requirement doesn’t apply.
You (Australian citizen/PR) must sponsor your partner. The Department assesses both your relationship’s genuineness and your ability to support your partner financially.
Your partner (non-Australian citizen/PR) stays overseas. Once approved, they move to Australia. Upon approval, you can live together immediately.
Not until they arrive in Australia and get the visa grant letter.
Yes! It may actually strengthen your case (especially if you lack in relationship evidence or have spent most of the times as LDR couples)
Total time: 8 - 12 months on average. We often do it faster through expert management
Long-distance couples need strong evidence, and we know exactly what the Department wants. We help you tell your relationship story powerfully.
Being apart is hard. We reduce uncertainty by giving you realistic timelines, managing Department requests quickly, and keeping you informed every step. No surprises.
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.
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.
Our clients get approved faster because we don’t let incomplete applications slow things down. We submit only bulletproof applications.
This short questionnaire will tell you the chance of getting your Partner Visa approved!
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:
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).
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.
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.
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.
These show you share a home together:
These show you share money:
These show you're recognised as a couple:
These show legal commitment:
These show ongoing contact:
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.
Total expected timeline: 7–14 months on average. This can be faster because cohabitation evidence is stronger.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This short questionnaire will tell you the chance of getting your Partner Visa approved!
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.
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:
Key Point: You don't have a gap. Your work rights don't stop. You're protected the whole time.
Usually 60 days before your visa expires. We time this perfectly.
Both are okay, but applying in Australia while still on a temporary visa gives you access to Bridging Visa A.
The Bridging Visa ends within 28 days. But we have a 98% success rate, so this case is rare.
Yes, as long as the new job is on your work rights condition or if you have unrestricted work rights on your bridging visa.
Yes, at the same institution or a new one.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This short questionnaire will tell you the chance of getting your Partner Visa approved!
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.
| 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 |
All three situations lead to Partner Visa. The journey is different based on your location. And we’re the experts in all three.
Book a free consultation with our Registered Migration Agent. We’ll assess your exact situation and give you a personalised roadmap.
No confusing legal jargon. No endless scrolling. Just a smart, simple form designed to give you instant clarity on your visa options.
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We don’t just handle partner visas. We handle YOUR specific Partner Visa.
Here’s what every couple gets when they work with us.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You know upfront. You're not guessing.
Don’t just take our word for it — here’s what our clients say about working with us.
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...
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!”
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.
Thank you so much ONE derland Consulting - Migration. Thank you for being with us in this journey, thank you for your patience...
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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