Australian Embassy

Germany

Embassy Address: Wallstraβe 76-79, 10179 Berlin - Telephone: +49 (0)30 88 00 88 0 - Fax: +49 (0)30 88 00 88 210
Visa Enquiries Telephone: Mon, Wed, Fri 9am to 12pm, Mon-Thu 1pm to 5pm, Fri 1pm to 4pm, - Telephone: +49 (0)30 700 129 129 - Fax: +49(0)30 22 48 92 93
Counter Hours Visa Section: Mon, Wed, Fri 9am to 11am

Migrating as a Partner / Migrating as a Fiancé(e) (subclasses 309/100 and 300)

If you wish to enter and/or settle in Australia as the partner or fiancé(e) of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen, you may apply for a Partner Category visa.

There are 2 types of Partner Category visas:

Partner - you are the married partner or de facto partner (including
same sex relationships) of your sponsor
Prospective Marriage (fiancé(e)) - you must have met your sponsor and
intend to marry him/her in Australia

You can include your dependants, including children, in both visa types.

How to lodge a Partner Migration application

Preparing your application - a step-by-step guide:

Please read carefully and follow the information provided under the links below. As a general principle, the better you prepare your application including completed health and character clearances, the faster a decision can be made.

1. THE APPLICANT

2. THE SPONSOR

3. DEPENDENT CHILDREN AND OTHER DEPENDENTS

4. RELATIONSHIP EVIDENCE

    Depending on the visa subclass and type of relationship on the basis of
    which you lodge your application, you are required to submit different
    evidence (select the appropriate):

    MARRIED PARTNERS (Subclass 309/100)

    DE FACTO PARTNERS (Subclass 309/100)
    opposite-sex or same-sex partners, including applicants for the former
    subclass 310/110 Interdependency

    PROSPECTIVE MARRIAGE (Subclass 300)

5. VISA APPLICATION CHARGE (see below)

6. PROCESSING TIME (see below)

7. FAQ Partner Migration
including information on certified copies, translations etc.

Please do not place your application in a folder, use plastic pockets for storage of your documents or staple documents together as this slows the processing of your application

Visa Application Charge

The Visa Application Charge is levied per application and includes any dependent family members. The Visa Application Charge is a processing charge and cannot be refunded irrespective of the outcome of the application. Payment for visa applications may only be made in EUROs using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard only).
See: Visa Application Charges

Processing Time

See: Target Processing Times

It is not always possible to anticipate the processing time in advance. Issues can and do arise in the course of processing applications, which must be resolved before a decision about granting your visa can be made. Each application is considered on its merits and against legal and policy requirements. As a general principle, the better you prepare your application including completed health and character clearances, the faster a decision can be made.

We recommend that you do not make travel commitments until after the visa has been approved. Visa applications are processed by the Visa Office as fast as possible and in the order of receipt. Processing times can vary greatly and you should allow for this when making your travel plans. We are not liable for any financial loss incurred by applicants whose applications are late or unsuccessful.

Important Additional Information

Valid Passport

Your passport should not be enclosed with your visa application. We shall ask for it once we are ready to issue your migration visa. It must contain at least one blank page.

Embassy Address

Please mail your application or deliver personally to the following address:
(Visa Counter Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9.00 - 11.00 hrs):

Australian Embassy
Visa Office
Wallstrasse 76-79
D-10179 Berlin
Germany

Further information about partner migration is available.
See: Booklet 1 - Partner Migration.

Other booklets and all relevant forms are available.
See: Booklets and Forms

See: How to contact the department?

Under the terms of the Australian Privacy Act, we cannot provide information about applications in progress to third parties.

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