Partner Visa to Australia from the Philippines

For Filipino–Australian couples, 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 make the process clearer.

Who Can Apply

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 authentic, ongoing, and recognised by others through proof like joint finances, shared home life, social proof and future plans.

Which Visa Fits?

Subclass 309/100 (Offshore Partner Visa) — Apply while in the Philippines. 309 is the first stage; 100 follows for permanent residency once criteria are met.

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

Step-by-Step Process

Eligibility check: Confirm your circumstances and select the correct subclass.

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

Statements & forms: Prepare relationship statements and fill 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 RFIs and wait for the decision.

Where Applications Go Wrong

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

Not enough proof in one or more categories.

Weak personal statements that don’t explain the story.

Wrong subclass chosen at the start.

Working with a specialist reduces all of these risks.

What Makes Salvo Different?

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

Fixed-fee pricing—no hourly surprises.

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, plus full legal representation when you want everything handled for you.

Your Questions Answered

How long does it take? Most cases run 12–24 months, based on completeness and complexity.

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

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

Your Short Checklist

Draft a simple 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, book a free consult with Salvo Migration for structured guidance and professional lodgement.

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

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