Subclass 309 - Partner (Provisional) Visa

Overview

The Subclass 309 Partner (Provisional) Visa allows the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian
permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia temporarily. This is the first step towards
obtaining the Subclass 100 Partner (Migrant) Visa, which allows for permanent residency

Benefits

• Live in Australia temporarily while your permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 100) is processed.
• Work and study in Australia.
• Enroll in Australia’s public healthcare system (Medicare).
• Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid.
• Attend free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program (if eligible).

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Subclass 309 Visa, you must:

• Be in a genuine relationship with your spouse or de facto partner who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
• Be outside Australia when you apply for the visa
• Meet Medical and character requirements.
• Have no outstanding debts to the Australian government

Key Points to Remember

• The Subclass 309 Visa is a temporary visa, leading to the permanent Subclass 100 Visa
• You must continue to meet relationship requirements and comply with Australian laws.
• Meet Medical and character requirements.

You may include dependent children in your application.

Subclass 500 - Student (Subsequent Entrant) Visa

Overview

The Subclass 500 Student (Subsequent Entrant) Visa allows family members of an international student who holds a Subclass 500 Visa to join them in Australia. This visa is designed for the dependents of primary visa holders who wish to live, study, or work in Australia while their family member completes their course of study.

Benefits

• Join your family member in Australia who is studying on a Subclass 500 Visa
• Live and work in Australia while your family member completes their studies
• Enroll in a course of study (conditions apply)
• Enjoy the same duration of stay as the primary visa holder

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Subclass 500 Student (Subsequent Entrant) Visa, you must:

• Be a family member of a primary holder of a Subclass 500 Visa.
• Be nominated in the primary visa holder’s original student visa application, or be granted permission to be added as a subsequent entrant
• Meet Medical Examination requirements
• Have sufficient funds to cover your stay in Australia. If you have school-going children, additional funds will be needed
• Maintain adequate health insurance for the duration of your stay
• Fulfill the Genuine Student Dependent criteria, demonstrating your genuine intention to stay in Australia as a family unit member of the main applicant.

Key Points to Remember

• The duration of your visa will match that of the primary Subclass 500 Visa holder.
• You must maintain adequate health insurance throughout your stay.
• You can work in Australia, but work hours are limited to 48 hours per fortnight. If the primary visa holder is studying for a master's or doctoral degree, this limit may be extended.

Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subsequent Entrant)

Overview

The Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subsequent Entrant) allows eligible family members of current Subclass 491 visa holders to join them in designated regional areas of Australia. This visa is designed to support family reunification and skilled migration to regional areas.

Benefits

• Allows eligible family members to join their primary Subclass 491 visa holder in regional Australia.
• Holders of this visa may later apply for permanent residency.
• Allows full work rights and access to study in regional Australia.
• Access to Medicare, Australia's public health care system
• Encourages living and working in regional areas, contributing to local communities and economies

Eligibility Criteria

• The primary visa holder must currently hold a Subclass 491 visa
• Applicants must be an eligible family member (partner and dependent child).
• Proof of a genuine and ongoing relationship with the primary visa holder.
• Meet the health and character requirements set by the Australian government.
• The primary visa holder or an eligible sponsor must provide sponsorship.
• Applicants must demonstrate a competent level of English proficiency.

Key Points to Remember

• Applicants must reside in a designated regional area.
• This visa is temporary and is generally valid for five years from the date of grant of the subclass 491 visa to the primary visa holder
•  Condition 8579: You must live, work, and study only in designated regional areas
• Includes providing undergoing medical examinations, and police checks.

Subclass 485 - Temporary Graduate and Post - Study Work Stream (Subsequent Entrant)

Overview

The Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate (Subsequent Entrant) Visa allows family members of a Temporary Graduate visa holder to join them in Australia. This visa is designed for the dependents of primary visa holders who wish to live, study, or work in Australia while their family member completes their post-study work arrangements.

Benefits

• Join your family member in Australia who holds a Subclass 485 Visa.
• Live and work in Australia while your family member gains valuable post-study work experience.
• Enroll in a course of study (conditions apply).
• Enjoy the same duration of stay as the primary visa holder.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate (Subsequent Entrant) Visa, you must:

• Be a family member of a primary holder of a Subclass 485 Visa.
• Be nominated in the primary visa holder’s original application or be granted permission to be added as a subsequent entrant.
• Meet medical examination and character requirements.
• Have adequate health insurance for the duration of your stay.
• Be within the age limit, if applicable.

Key Points to Remember

• The duration of your visa will match that of the primary Subclass 485 Visa holder.
• You must maintain adequate health insurance throughout your stay.
• You are allowed to work in Australia full time.

Subclass 489 Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subsequent Entrant Visa

Overview

The Subclass 489 Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subsequent Entrant visa allows family members of Subclass 489 visa holders to join them in Australia. This visa permits you to live, work, and study in a designated regional area of Australia and is a pathway to permanent residency.

Benefits

• Join your family member who holds a Subclass 489 visa in a designated regional area.
• Enjoy the freedom to work and study in a regional area of Australia.
• After meeting certain conditions, you may become eligible to apply for a permanent visa.
• Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid.

Eligibility Criteria

• You must be a family member (spouse, de facto partner, child, or stepchild) of a Subclass 489 visa holder.
• Meet health and character criteria as specified by the Australian government.
• Agree to live, work, and study in a designated regional area of Australia.
• Applicants must demonstrate a competent level of English proficiency.

Key Points to Remember

• This visa is temporary and generally valid for up to four years from the date of grant of the primary visa holder’s Subclass 489 visa.
• You must comply with the conditions of your visa, including residing in a designated regional area.
• Applications are made online and must include supporting documents to prove your relationship to the primary visa holder and other eligibility criteria.
• Processing times can vary, so it’s important to apply well in advance of when you plan to travel.

Subclass 461 New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa

Overview

The Subclass 461 visa allows non-New Zealand citizens to live and work in Australia if they have a family relationship with a New Zealand citizen who is in Australia on a Special Category visa (Subclass 444). This temporary visa is valid for up to five years and can be renewed.

Benefits

• Stay in Australia for up to five years and renew the visa to extend your stay.
• Travel in and out of Australia as many times as needed while the visa is valid.
• Engage in employment and educational activities during your stay.
• Access to Medicare, Australia's public healthcare system, under certain conditions.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Subclass 461 visa, you must:

• Be a member of the family unit of a New Zealand citizen who holds a Special Category visa (Subclass 444).
• Meet health and character requirements.
• Meet medical examination and character requirements.
• Have adequate health insurance for the duration of your stay.
• This includes spouses (partners), dependent children, of the New Zealand citizen.

Key Points to Remember

• The visa is valid for up to five years and can be renewed.
• You must maintain your family relationship with the New Zealand citizen throughout your stay.
• Your New Zealand citizen family member must hold a Special Category visa (Subclass 444).
• You can be in or outside Australia when you apply, but you must be outside Australia when the visa is granted if you apply from outside.
• To renew the visa, you must continue to meet the initial eligibility requirements.
• You must maintain adequate health insurance throughout your stay.