Partner Visa Costs Australia

Partner Visa Government Fees

Partner visa government charges are set by the Australian Government and can change.

Partner visa applicants may use the Department of Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator to calculate the estimated government charges applicable to their circumstances.

The estimator considers factors such as:

• Visa subclass
• Applicant's passport country
• Date of lodgement
• Whether the applicant is in or outside Australia
• Whether the application is lodged online
• Number of additional applicants aged 18 or over
• Number of additional applicants under 18
• Certain previous Australian visa circumstances

Home Affairs notes that the estimator provides an estimate and that the current Visa Pricing Table should be checked for the most accurate indication of charges.

Partner Visa Subclasses and Costs

Australia has several Partner and prospective spouse pathways.

Partner Visa 820 & 801

The subclass 820 is the temporary stage of the onshore Partner visa pathway.

The subclass 801 is the permanent stage.

The applicant must generally be in Australia when applying for the subclass 820.

Partner Visa 309 & 100

The subclass 309 is the provisional stage of the offshore Partner visa pathway.

The subclass 100 is the permanent stage.

The applicant must generally be outside Australia when applying for the subclass 309.

Prospective Marriage Visa 300

The subclass 300 Prospective Marriage visa is for an eligible prospective spouse who is outside Australia and intends to marry their prospective spouse in Australia.

After marriage, the applicant may be able to pursue a Partner visa pathway.

Is the Partner Visa Fee Paid Once or Twice?

This depends on the visa pathway and how the application is structured.

For Partner visa applications, the temporary/provisional and permanent stages should not be treated as simply two identical application fees.

For example, where a person holds a temporary Partner visa subclass 309 or 820, Home Affairs provides a separate process for the permanent Partner visa assessment after the applicable eligibility period.

If you hold a temporary Partner visa and two years have passed since the Partner visa application was made, you can become eligible for assessment of the permanent Partner visa, subject to the relevant requirements.

The exact charges applicable to your application should therefore be checked against the current Department pricing information.

Additional Applicant Charges

If additional applicants are included in a combined visa application, an Additional Applicant Charge may apply.

The amount depends on:

• Visa type
• Age of the additional applicant
• Whether the applicant is in or outside Australia
• Whether the visa permits additional applicants

The Department states that the additional applicant charge is payable for eligible additional visa applicants included in a combined application.

Children and other family members should therefore be considered when calculating the overall application budget.

Health Examination Costs

Health examinations are generally separate from the visa application charge.

Depending on the applicant's circumstances, Home Affairs may require:

• Medical examination
• Chest X-ray
• Blood tests
• Other health examinations
• Additional specialist assessments

The examination fees are generally paid directly to the approved medical provider.

Home Affairs advises that health examination results have validity periods and may need to be completed again if they expire before a visa decision is made.

Police Certificate Costs

Police certificates are also separate from the Partner visa application charge.

The required certificates depend on the applicant's circumstances and countries of residence.

Additional costs may include:

• Police certificate application fees
• Government charges
• Postage
• Translation
• Certification

Applicants should obtain the certificates required for their particular application rather than ordering unnecessary documents.

Translation Costs

Documents that are not in English may need to be translated.

Potential translation expenses can include:

• Birth certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Police documents
• Identity documents
• Relationship evidence
• Court documents
• Other supporting records

Translation requirements depend on the document and where it was translated.

Biometrics Costs

Some applicants may be required to provide biometrics.

Where applicable, biometric collection charges are separate from the visa application charge.

Whether biometrics are required depends on the applicant's circumstances and Department requirements.

Professional Migration Agent Fees

If you use a registered migration agent, professional fees are separate from government visa charges.

Professional assistance may cover:

• Eligibility assessment
• Partner visa strategy
• Relationship evidence assessment
• Sponsor assessment
• Document checklist
• Application preparation
• Application lodgement
• ImmiAccount assistance
• Department correspondence
• Additional document requests
• Health and character guidance
• Permanent Partner visa stage

Professional fees vary between providers and according to the complexity of the application.

You should request a clear written fee agreement before engaging a migration professional.

Payment Surcharges

A payment surcharge may apply when certain government fees are paid by credit card or PayPal.

Home Affairs currently lists payment surcharge rates including:

• American Express – 1.40%
• JCB – 1.40%
• MasterCard – 1.40%
• PayPal – 1.01%
• UnionPay – 1.90%
• Visa – 1.40%

The Department notes that the surcharge also applies to eligible Visa and MasterCard debit cards.

Other Partner Visa Expenses

Your total Partner visa budget may also include:

This table is intended as a planning guide. Actual costs vary between applicants.

Partner Visa Cost 309 & 100

For an offshore Partner visa application, the main pathway is:

Partner Visa 309 → Partner Visa 100

The subclass 309 is the provisional stage and subclass 100 is the permanent stage. The applicant must generally be outside Australia when applying for the subclass 309.

The overall budget should therefore account for the initial visa application as well as other costs that may arise during the permanent-stage process.

Partner Visa Cost 820 & 801

For an onshore Partner visa:

Partner Visa 820 → Partner Visa 801

The applicant must generally be in Australia when applying for the subclass 820.

The costs of health checks, police certificates, translations and professional assistance should be considered separately from the government application charge.

Prospective Marriage Visa 300 Costs

The subclass 300 is a separate visa pathway from the Partner visa.

It is designed for an eligible prospective spouse who is outside Australia and intends to marry their prospective spouse in Australia. After marriage, the applicant may pursue a Partner visa pathway if eligible.

The government charge for subclass 300 should be checked using the current Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator rather than relying on an old published figure.

Is the Partner Visa Fee Refundable?

Visa application charges are generally not refundable simply because:

• You change your mind
• You withdraw the application
• Your circumstances change
• The application takes longer than expected
• You receive an unfavourable decision

However, Home Affairs states that refunds can be available in certain circumstances under the applicable rules.

Each refund request is assessed according to the relevant legal authority or administrative requirements.

Partner Visa Costs and Processing Time

Partner visa costs and processing times are separate issues.

For July 2026, Home Affairs reported a 23-month median processing time for the Partner Provisional/Temporary visa category. This is a category-level indication and is not a guarantee for an individual application.

Under Ministerial Direction 117, onshore Partner applications generally receive the highest priority, while offshore Prospective Marriage and Partner applications receive lower priority.

A complete and well-documented application can help reduce avoidable delays, but no migration professional can guarantee a particular processing timeframe.

2026–27 Partner Visa Planning Level

For the 2026–27 Migration Program, the Australian Government has set a Family stream planning level of 52,460 places, including an estimated 41,500 Partner visa places. These are program planning levels and should not be interpreted as a guaranteed number of grants for an individual applicant.

How to Calculate Your Partner Visa Budget

A practical Partner visa budget can be structured as:

**Government Visa Charge

• Additional Applicant Charges
• Health Examinations
• Police Certificates
• Biometrics
• Translation/Certification
• Professional Fees
• Travel and Other Personal Expenses**

Your actual total depends on your visa subclass and individual circumstances.

How The Visa Can Help

The Visa can help you understand the likely costs associated with your Australian Partner or Prospective Marriage visa pathway.

Our services can include:

• Partner visa assessment
• Subclass 309 & 100 assessment
• Subclass 820 & 801 assessment
• Prospective Marriage visa 300 assessment
• Government fee guidance
• Relationship evidence assessment
• Sponsor assessment
• Document preparation
• Application review
• ImmiAccount assistance
• Department correspondence
• Permanent Partner visa stage guidance

Our Registered Migration Agent Navneet Kaur (MARN 2318181) can assess your circumstances and help you understand the appropriate Partner visa pathway and likely application expenses.

Get Your Partner Visa Cost Assessment

Before lodging your application, it is important to understand both the government charges and additional expenses that may apply to your circumstances.

Contact The Visa for a personalised Partner Visa cost and eligibility assessment.

Phone: +61 430 077 714
Email: [email protected]
Website: thevisa.com.au