Provisional Partner visa (309)
Current Home Affairs data shows 50% of recently decided applications were finalised within 21 Months, while 90% were finalised within 32 Months.
Subclass 309/100 visa processing time
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Subclass 309/100
Partner Visa (outside Australia)
For the partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who applies from outside Australia. The provisional visa (309) is followed by the permanent visa (100).
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Current Processing Times
Compare how long 50% and 90% of recently decided applications took in each pathway.
What do 50% and 90% processed mean?Provisional Partner visa (309)
The first stage, applied for outside Australia together with the permanent stage.
21Months
50% processed
32Months
90% processed
Last updated: 26 Oct 2026
Permanent Partner visa (100)
The second stage. Home Affairs counts its processing time from the date of eligibility, 2 years after you applied for the temporary and permanent Partner visas.
9Months
50% processed
21Months
90% processed
Last updated: 26 Oct 2026
How long does a Subclass 309/100 visa take?
Home Affairs currently lists these Subclass 309/100 checkpoints: Provisional Partner visa (309): 50% 21 Months, 90% 32 Months; Permanent Partner visa (100): 50% 9 Months, 90% 21 Months. These describe recently decided applications, not a guaranteed deadline.
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| Stream | 50% processed | 90% processed |
|---|---|---|
| Provisional Partner visa (309) | 21 Months | 32 Months |
| Permanent Partner visa (100) | 9 Months | 21 Months |
Processing-time historyVerify with Home AffairsWhat do 50% and 90% processed mean?
Stream-specific guide
Subclass 309/100 Partner visa processing time by stage
The offshore Partner visa has two published processing times: the provisional Subclass 309 visa and the permanent Subclass 100 visa that follows it. They are reported separately, so check the stage that applies to you.
Permanent Partner visa (100)
Current Home Affairs data shows 50% of recently decided applications were finalised within 9 Months, while 90% were finalised within 21 Months.
The permanent stage is counted from the date of eligibility
Home Affairs states that the processing time for the permanent Partner visa starts from the date of eligibility, which is 2 years after you applied for the temporary and permanent Partner visas. It also notes that aged, and compassionate and compelling applications continue to be prioritised, which is reflected in current processing times.
Which date should I enter?
For the provisional Subclass 309 stage, enter the date the Partner visa application was lodged. For the permanent Subclass 100 stage, enter your date of eligibility, 2 years after you applied.
50% processed does not mean your application is half complete
These percentages describe recently decided applications, not progress inside one individual case.
Subclass 309/100 processing-time history
These are recorded publications, not a continuous daily history. Charts use official publication dates. Missing periods are not interpolated, and lower checkpoints do not predict your decision date.
Provisional Partner visa (309)
Only one publication has been recorded for this stream. There is not enough history to identify a trend.
Solid: 50% processed. Dashed: 90% processed. Exact days on the vertical axis.
- 3-month comparison
- Insufficient comparable history.
- 6-month comparison
- Insufficient comparable history.
- 12-month comparison
- Insufficient comparable history.
| Source published | Checked | 50% processed | 90% processed | Record source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Months 645 days | 32 Months 975 days | Recorded snapshot |
Permanent Partner visa (100)
Only one publication has been recorded for this stream. There is not enough history to identify a trend.
Solid: 50% processed. Dashed: 90% processed. Exact days on the vertical axis.
- 3-month comparison
- Insufficient comparable history.
- 6-month comparison
- Insufficient comparable history.
- 12-month comparison
- Insufficient comparable history.
| Source published | Checked | 50% processed | 90% processed | Record source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Months 281 days | 21 Months 629 days | Recorded snapshot |
Historical figures retain their original recorded dates and values. Streams added later have no earlier data.