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How long does it take to get an Australian partner visa?

How long does it take to get an Australian partner visa?

Processing times, from fastest to slowest

Visa subclass Description 75% of applications processed in
801 Partner visa 16 months
820 Partner visa 18 months
100 Partner visa 15 months
173 Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa 32 months

Is Australia granting partner visas?

The Australian Government has raised the rate of visa grants of Partner visas to 81.7% in 2021. There have been some changes in the Australian Migration Regulations in 2021. Accordingly, Partner visas including temporary and permanent are their top priorities.

Is Australia accepting partner visa applications?

You can apply from either Onshore or Offshore During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is still possible to apply for a Partner Visa from onshore or offshore, although the Government may prioritise onshore applications.

How long does it take for partner visa to be approved?

The Department of Home Affairs’ current processing time for partner visa applications is between 17 to 21 months.

Can I live in Australia while waiting for partner visa?

The application for a partner visa can either be lodged in Australia or overseas. If lodged in Australia, the applicant would generally be granted a bridging visa allowing them to stay in Australia during processing.

How can I speed up my partner visa?

[Expert Tip] How to Get Your Partner Visa Granted Faster

  1. Make your application decision-ready. Immigration case officers have targets and KPIs like any other employee.
  2. Don’t inundate them with useless information.
  3. Time your application.
  4. Prepare for your application.

How long does it take to get a partner visa?

*Processing time for subclass 801 Partner (permanent) visa and 100 Partner (permanent) visa is from date of eligibility (2 years after the 820/801 or 309/100 application is lodged) to finalisation. We assess applications on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:

How does a provisional partner visa work in Australia?

Partner (Provisional) visa. This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia temporarily. Getting this visa is the first step towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 100). It is a temporary visa. It leads directly to the permanent Partner visa.

Do you have to be Australian citizen to apply for partner visa?

Partner visa (apply overseas) Allows the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. You apply for the temporary and the permanent partner visas together. You must be in a genuine relationship with your spouse or de facto partner who is: an Australian citizen.

Are there processing times for new visa applications?

Processing times are available for the majority of visa subclasses products, but will exclude a few subclasses such as those closed to new entrants, subject to capping and queueing, or which have a low volume of applications.

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