Partner visa (Subclasses 100, 300, 309, 801, 820)
Be with your partner in Australia
Partner visa applications are detailed, relationship evidence is subjective, and the stakes are personal. Every application is reviewed by an immigration lawyer before submission, and a structured framework guides you through all four pillars the Department assesses: financial, social, household, and commitment. Starting from A$1,400, it's a fraction of what a traditional agent charges for the same lawyer oversight.Immigration lawyer guidance
Paperwork handled for you
Money back if refused
Plans from A$1,400 · Service fee refunded if refused
Pick your level of support
Essential
Lawyer review included. You lead the way.
A$1,400
AUDLawyer-authored advice tailored to your situation, every step of the way
Photo album, relationship statements, and Form 80 prepared for you
Real-time feedback on your evidence as you upload it
Multiple lawyer reviews, then Tern lodges with the Department
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Guided
Lawyer on call whenever questions come up.
A$1,900
AUDEverything in Essential
4x30-minute consultations with an immigration lawyer
Use them anytime, by video or call, as questions arise
Complete
Hands-off from application to decision.
A$2,400
AUDEverything in Guided
Tern manages your case until a decision is issued
Requests for further information handled for you
Changes of circumstance managed throughout
Why choose Tern?
Know your evidence is strong before you lodge
An immigration lawyer reviews every application before it is lodged. If your evidence falls short, you find out before lodgement, while there is still time to fix it. Consultations are included on Guided and Complete plans so you can ask questions at any point.Focus on the relationship, not the paperwork
Tern builds your photo album, drafts your relationship statements, fills Form 80, and helps you gather Form 888 witness declarations. What typically takes over 100 hours to assemble takes closer to 10. As you upload evidence, each document is checked in real time against what the Department expects.No visa, no fee
The government fee of A$9,365 is non-refundable once lodged, so your application is checked before we send it in. If the Department refuses your visa, Tern's service fee is refunded in full. Full terms apply.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
Lawyer consultations included on Guided and Complete plans
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
Lawyer consultations included on Guided and Complete plans
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 31 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.
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.
Meet your legal team
Antonious Nehme
Immigration Lawyer
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