Partner Visa to Australia from the Philippines

For couples split between Australia and the Philippines, distance isn’t the hardest part—migration law is. This guide explains the essentials of the partner visa to Australia from the Philippines and how working with Salvo Migration can turn stress into progress.

Eligibility in a Nutshell

The partner visa is for married couples where one partner is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. You’ll need to show your relationship is genuine, continuing, and known to family and friends through proof like joint finances, shared home life, social proof and future plans.

Your Main Pathways

Subclass 309/100 (Offshore Partner Visa) — Apply while in the Philippines. 309 grants temporary residence; 100 is the permanent stage usually after two years.

Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage Visa) — If you plan to marry in Australia. Enter Australia, hold your wedding, then transition to the onshore partner visa.

How the Application Flows

Eligibility check: Assess your circumstances and pick the correct subclass.

Evidence plan: Plan the proof you’ll provide across financial, household, social, commitment categories.

Statements & forms: Prepare relationship statements and complete forms with consistent details.

Lodgement: Lodge the application and finalise the government fee.

Health & police checks: Arrange exams and clearances for both applicant and sponsor.

Follow-ups: Respond to requests for information and wait for the decision.

Where Applications Go Wrong

Dates that don’t match across documents and conflicting addresses.

Thin evidence in one or more categories.

Weak personal statements that don’t explain the story.

Incorrect pathway chosen at the start.

These issues are preventable with expert review.

Why Salvo Migration?

Dedicated focus on partner & relationship visas (subclasses 309/100, 300, 820/801).

Fixed-fee pricing—clarity from day one.

Compassionate service with personal guidance at every step.

99% approval track record for Filipino–Australian couples.

Want to stay hands-on? Salvo offers the Veazy® toolkit and Partner Visa Secrets™ training, and full legal representation when you want everything handled for you.

Your Questions Answered

How long does it take? Typical timeframes are 12–24 months, based on completeness and complexity.

Do we need to be married? No. De-facto relationships are recognised with the right evidence or state relationship registration.

Can Salvo help if we already lodged? Absolutely. Case reviews and strategy calls can rescue files and respond to RFIs.

Your Short Checklist

Build a timeline covering how you met, key milestones, and future plans.

Collect proof in each evidence category (financial, household, social, commitment).

Keep names, dates, and addresses consistent across statements and forms.

Book a consult with Salvo to confirm the right subclass and evidence plan.

Ready to Begin?

If you’re pursuing a partner visa to Australia from the Philippines, talk to Salvo Migration for structured guidance and end-to-end support.

Speak to Salvo Migration · Phone: 1300 644 788 · Australia-wide & Online

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