Subclass 100 Visa
- 25% of applications: 12 Months
- 50% of applications: 17 Months
- 75% of applications: 20 Months
- 90% of applications: 29 Months
- You do not fill it in correctly
- You don't include all required documents, or we need more information from you
- It takes time to verify your information.
FAQs
The Subclass 100 is a permanent partner visa for people who are in a genuine relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
You must first apply for the Subclass 309 temporary partner visa. After about 2 years, if your relationship is still genuine, then you may be granted the Subclass 100 permanent visa.
No. You first apply for both Subclass 309 and Subclass 100 together. You get the 309 (temporary) first, then wait for the 100 (permanent) decision.
It usually takes 12 to 24 months after your 309 visa is granted, depending on your case and how strong your relationship evidence.
Yes. With a Subclass 100 visa, you can live, work and study in Australia permanently.
Not always. An interview may happen if the case officer needs more information about your relationship, otherwise no interview is required for subclass 100.
If the relationship ends before your Subclass 100 is granted, you must inform the Department. In most cases, the visa will be refused unless there are special reasons (e.g., domestic violence).
Yes, after living in Australia for a few years as a permanent resident (usually 4 years, including 1 year as a PR), you may be able to apply for Australian citizenship.
