Permanent Residency for Thai Wives and Thai Girlfriends: Your Pathway in Australia
For many Thai wives and Thai girlfriends, permanent residency (PR) in Australia is the ultimate dream—a chance to build a secure, happy life together with your loved one. With PR, your Thai partner will have the right to live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely, access Medicare (Australia’s national health system), and eventually apply for citizenship.
Understanding the Partner Visa Pathway: Subclass 820 and Subclass 309
The journey to permanent residency for Thai partners typically begins with a Partner Visa application. There are two main starting points, depending on where your Thai wife or Thai girlfriend is applying from:
- Partner Visa (Subclass 820): For Thai wives and Thai girlfriends already in Australia, the subclass 820 visa is the first step. This temporary visa allows your partner to live, work, and study in Australia while their permanent residency application is processed.
- Partner Visa (Subclass 309): If your Thai wife or Thai girlfriend is applying from outside Australia, the subclass 309 visa is the equivalent temporary pathway. Once granted, your Thai partner can join you in Australia and enjoy the same rights as the 820 visa holder.
From Temporary to Permanent Residency: Subclass 801 and Subclass 100
After approximately two years—and by providing ongoing evidence of your genuine and continuing relationship—your Thai partner can progress to permanent residency:
- Subclass 801 Visa: This is the permanent partner visa for those who started on the subclass 820 (onshore).
- Subclass 100 Visa: This is the permanent partner visa for those who started on the subclass 309 (offshore).
Our team at Thai Visa Australia.com.au will guide you through every stage, ensuring all documentation and relationship evidence meets the latest 2025 migration law requirements.
Why Choose Us for Your Thai Partner’s Permanent Residency?
We understand the challenges and emotions involved in building a new life in Australia with your Thai wife or Thai girlfriend. Our expert migration agents offer warm, personalised support—so you never feel alone in the process. We’ll map out a long-term strategy tailored to your unique situation, helping you move smoothly from a temporary partner visa (subclass 820 or 309) to permanent residency (subclass 801 or 100).
Start Your Journey Today
Achieving permanent residency for your Thai partner is a life-changing step. Let our caring, knowledgeable team help you secure a bright and stable future together in Australia. Contact Thai Visa Australia.com.au today for expert advice and compassionate guidance on partner visas, permanent residency, and building your life with your Thai wife or Thai girlfriend.
