| VISA TYPE | STREAM (IF AVAILABLE) | 75% OF APPLICATIONS PROCESSED IN | 90% OF APPLICATIONS PROCESSED IN |
|---|---|---|---|
| partner visa processing times | |||
| 100 Partner* | 17 months | 22 months | |
| 300 Prospective Marriage | 16 months | 29 months | |
| 309 Partner (Provisional) | 17 months | 23 months | |
| 801 Partner* | 15 months | 19 months | |
| 820 Partner | 23 months | 28 months | |
| *Processing time for subclass 801 Partner (permanent) visa and 100 Partner (permanent) visa is from date of eligibility (2 years after the 820/801 or 309/100 application is lodged) to finalisation. | |||
Factors that influence processing times
We evaluate applications on a case-by-case basis, and processing timelines can vary depending on a variety of factors, including:
- whether you’ve submitted a full application with all of the required supporting materials
- how quickly you reply to requests for further information
- how long does it take to complete the appropriate checks on the supporting data?
- how long it takes to get more information from outside agencies, especially when it comes to health, character, and national security concerns
- How many spots in the migration program are available for permanent migration visa applications?
- The time it takes to attend a Citizenship Ceremony or acquire a Citizenship Certificate in the case of citizenship applications.
