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.

Fill in the form to book a consultation with our partner visa lawyers and know your best chances of approval now… (To be eligible for this visa you must have met your partner in person before)

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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Helping People Just Like You

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.

Aleesha Leaney
Aleesha L.
We applied for a partner visa with gold migration lawyers they lodged our visa on the 23rd of August 2024 and today 12th November 2024 we got great news that it was granted we couldn’t have asked for better people to go through as nothing was ever too difficult.Saleh was so amazing and easy to work with step by step highly recommended.read more
Psy Psy 2
Psy Psy 2
I was in Singapore and my fiance's in Australia when we searched for a company to help with our Prospective Visa application. Gold Migration Lawyers for us was a little bit pricey, but it was all worth it. We had an initial meeting via video call with our then lawyer named Emad to assess both of us. Emad left and was taken over by Katherine and finally Jualiana Aywaz, who helped us go through the application until we were approved. It was a pleasant experience. She was very professional, helped us with our forms thoroughly, and advised us for the best possible outcome. I liked that Juliana was prompt on her replies and clear with her instructions. We highly recommend Gold Migration Lawyers! Thanks again, Juliana!read more
Eddie Wills
Eddie W.
Juliana, thank you for your professional guidance and kind service.we truly appreciate your dealing with our case bringing the results we were hoping for.kind regards,Eddie & Ann
amanda sarosa
amanda S.
Great service from Gold Migration. The lawyer in charge of our case kept changing, but they all were very helpful, informative, and prompt in responding to any of our updates and questions, especially Walt Calis and Liana Croci.
Tamati Te Hau
Tamati Te H.
I just want to personally thank Jibril and Julianna for their support and assistance in our visa process. They have been with us through and through, ensuring that our paperwork was completed correctly, and providing us feedback in a timely manner . They are always willing to assist, and I highly recommend them to anyone as representatives. We received our visa today and are excited to finally start our lives together. Thank you Gold Migration Lawyers for your work and assistance to bring families and loved ones together 🙂read more
Ali
Ali
Quite professional and experienced team. We were finally granted visas after 10 months. Mike , Jibril & Thomas from the Gold migration assisted us greatly from the beginning of application till last stage. They are always happy to help their clients and I highly recommend them if you seek migration advise for Australia. Thank you guys !read more
Caroline Pollock
Caroline P.
We can't thank Gold Migration lawyers enough. Special thanks to Juliana who helped my husband and I with this process. They are very thorough and thoughtful when it comes to the application process. We highly recommend their service. Thank you so much for bringing my husband home. We were granted the visa in around 13 months.read more
Michael Bangao
Michael B.
I definitely recommend to everyone this Lawyer, they are really good people's and easy communicate with them. Saemeh Ghasemi she's our Case manager on our case. Only 1 year and our partner visa is granted....A+++++++++++++
Shuaib Zafar
Shuaib Z.
Thanks to Gold immigration expertise and dedication, my visa was granted smoothly and efficiently. I truly felt like a priority, and their attention to detail and thorough preparation made all the difference.
Aleesha Leaney
Aleesha L.
We applied for a partner visa with gold migration lawyers they lodged our visa on the 23rd of August 2024 and today 12th November 2024 we got great news that it was granted we couldn’t have asked for better people to go through as nothing was ever too difficult.Saleh was so amazing and easy to work with step by step highly recommended.read more
Psy Psy 2
Psy Psy 2
I was in Singapore and my fiance's in Australia when we searched for a company to help with our Prospective Visa application. Gold Migration Lawyers for us was a little bit pricey, but it was all worth it. We had an initial meeting via video call with our then lawyer named Emad to assess both of us. Emad left and was taken over by Katherine and finally Jualiana Aywaz, who helped us go through the application until we were approved. It was a pleasant experience. She was very professional, helped us with our forms thoroughly, and advised us for the best possible outcome. I liked that Juliana was prompt on her replies and clear with her instructions. We highly recommend Gold Migration Lawyers! Thanks again, Juliana!read more
Eddie Wills
Eddie W.
Juliana, thank you for your professional guidance and kind service.we truly appreciate your dealing with our case bringing the results we were hoping for.kind regards,Eddie & Ann
amanda sarosa
amanda S.
Great service from Gold Migration. The lawyer in charge of our case kept changing, but they all were very helpful, informative, and prompt in responding to any of our updates and questions, especially Walt Calis and Liana Croci.
Tamati Te Hau
Tamati Te H.
I just want to personally thank Jibril and Julianna for their support and assistance in our visa process. They have been with us through and through, ensuring that our paperwork was completed correctly, and providing us feedback in a timely manner . They are always willing to assist, and I highly recommend them to anyone as representatives. We received our visa today and are excited to finally start our lives together. Thank you Gold Migration Lawyers for your work and assistance to bring families and loved ones together 🙂read more
Ali
Ali
Quite professional and experienced team. We were finally granted visas after 10 months. Mike , Jibril & Thomas from the Gold migration assisted us greatly from the beginning of application till last stage. They are always happy to help their clients and I highly recommend them if you seek migration advise for Australia. Thank you guys !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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