Partner visa (Subclasses 100, 300, 309, 801, 820)
Be with your partner in Australia
The government fee alone is non-refundable, so getting your evidence right the first time matters. Apply online, and an immigration lawyer reviews your application before submission, assessing your relationship evidence against the Department's standard.Immigration lawyer guidance
Money back if refused
Why choose Tern?
Know your evidence is strong before you lodge
An immigration lawyer reviews your application before submission and assesses whether your relationship evidence meets the Department's standard. Lawyer consultations are available so you can ask questions when you need to.From 100 hours to 10
Your photos, documents, and bookings go in. A complete, ready-to-lodge application comes out. Evidence organised, statements drafted, forms filled and then reviewed by an immigration lawyer before submission.No visa, no fee
If your visa is refused, your service fee is refunded in full. The government fee of A$9,365 is non-refundable by the Department, which is why lawyer review before lodgement matters.You'll be matched to the right one
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Subclass 100
The permanent stage of the offshore partner visa pathway. After 2 years on the temporary 309 visa (or immediately if you've been in a relationship for 3+ years), you can be granted permanent residence.Partner visa (Permanent)
Partner visa (Permanent)
What you need to be eligible
Real relationshipYou're married or in a genuine de facto relationship
Your partner's statusThey're an Australian citizen or permanent resident
Health and characterMeet standard health and character requirements
Age requirementBoth you and your partner must be 18 or older
Compare your options
DIY on the government site
No lawyer review before lodgement, with a $9,365 non-refundable government fee at risk
No guidance on what evidence is strong enough across all four relationship pillars
No service fee, you pay the government fee only
Lodged directly with the Department
tern
Immigration lawyer reviews every application before submission
Real-time feedback on evidence strength as you upload
A fraction of traditional lawyer fees
More self-directed (lawyer consultations available throughout)
Migration agent or lawyer
Immigration lawyer reviews and submits your application
No real-time evidence feedback, information gathered over weeks of emails
Typically $5,000 or more, with some charging hourly on top
Dedicated support throughout the process
tern
Immigration lawyer reviews every application before submission
Real-time feedback on evidence strength as you upload
A fraction of traditional lawyer fees
More self-directed (lawyer consultations available throughout)
DIY on the government site
No lawyer review before lodgement, with a $9,365 non-refundable government fee at risk
No guidance on what evidence is strong enough across all four relationship pillars
No service fee, you pay the government fee only
Lodged directly with the Department
Migration agent or lawyer
Immigration lawyer reviews and submits your application
No real-time evidence feedback, information gathered over weeks of emails
Typically $5,000 or more, with some charging hourly on top
Dedicated support throughout the process
What people are saying
Based on 27 reviews
LifesaversLifesavers. Very helpful!!! Tern helped me with a complicated partner visa situation. Tony was super knowledgeable and it would have cost me thousands and potentially a loss if visa without his help.
Samuel· 14 April 2026
I recommend this serviceThe consultation was efficient and helpful. The lawyer answered all of my questions and gave me clear next steps to follow. I would recommend if you need quick and knowledgable advice throughout your visa application.
Jade· 26 March 2026
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