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Partner Visa processing times

For the latest estimated average processing times for Australian Partner Visas (both temporary and permanent visas), please refer to the grid below. These figures are from Home Affairs and were last updated on 29 September 2026.

Temporary Partner Visa processing times start from the day that a combined subclass 820/801 or subclass 309/100 visa application is lodged with the Department of Home Affairs.

Permanent Partner Visa processing times start from the day that an individual first becomes eligible for the permanent version of their partner visa, which is two years after their initial, combined partner visa application was lodged.

Please note that these partner visa processing times are indicative and for information only. Each partner visa application will be considered individually and on its own merits. More complex cases or those requiring additional supplementary evidence or information may take longer than average to process.

For information on the average cost of applying for an Australian Partner Visa, whether from inside or outside of Australia, please refer to our Partner Visa Fees guidance.

Partner visas are a processing priority

Since 25 July 2026, partner and child visas have the highest processing priority of all family visas (after Ministerial intervention cases). For 2026-27 the Government has planned 41,500 partner places. Partner visas are demand driven, so this is an estimate rather than a hard cap.

How to avoid delays

  • Lodge a complete, decision-ready application with strong evidence of your relationship.
  • Complete health checks and police certificates promptly when asked.
  • Reply quickly to any request for more information.
  • Keep your contact details and ImmiAccount up to date.

Family visa guides


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Subclass 820 Partner Visa Processing Times

  • 50% of applications: within 22 months
  • 90% of applications: within 30 months

Subclass 801 Partner Visa Processing Times

  • 50% of applications: within 8 months
  • 90% of applications: within 19 months
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Subclass 100 Partner (Migrant) Visa Processing Times

  • 50% of applications: within 9 months
  • 90% of applications: within 21 months
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Subclass 309 Partner Visa Processing Times

  • 50% of applications: within 21 months
  • 90% of applications: within 32 months
Fiancé (Prospective Spouse) visa

Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Visa Processing Times

  • 50% of applications: within 14 months
  • 90% of applications: within 26 months

Other Australian Visa Processing Times

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