Skilled Independent
Onshore
For partners of Australian citizens, PR holders, or eligible NZ citizens who are already in Australia.
✓Temporary (820) then permanent (801) pathway
✓Work and study rights
✓Includes de facto and married partners
✓Includes same-sex partners
Prospective Marriage (Subclass 300)
Offshore
For people who plan to marry their Australian citizen/PR partner. Must marry within 9 months of arrival.
✓Valid for 9–15 months
✓Must marry and apply for partner visa
✓Can work after applying for partner visa
Partner Visa (Subclass 309/100)
Offshore
For partners of Australian citizens or PR holders who are outside Australia when applying.
✓Provisional (309) then permanent (100)
✓Can enter Australia on provisional visa
✓Same requirements as onshore
Dependent Child Visa
Various
For dependent children of Australian citizens, PR holders, or eligible NZ citizens.
✓Must be under 18 (or 18–25 and financially dependent)
✓Can be added to parent’s application
✓Permanent residency granted
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