Relationship Requirements: You should be legally married to your sponsor, or in a de facto relationship. This includes same-sex relationships.

Character and Health Requirements: Both the sponsor and the Australia 309 visa applicant must meet character and health requirements.

Financial Requirements: The sponsor needs to demonstrate the ability to provide financial support to the Australia partner visa applicant.

Visa Application: Submit a complete and accurate subclass 309 visa application with all necessary supporting documents.

Processing Time: The processing time for student spouse visa Australia can vary, and it's essential to apply well in advance of your planned travel to Australia.

Gather all necessary documents, including the marriage certificate, evidence of a genuine and ongoing relationship, passport, police clearance certificates, health assessments, and any other required evidence.

The sponsoring partner must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. The sponsor needs to submit a sponsorship application before or at the same time as the visa application.

Complete the visa application form, available on the Department of Home Affairs website. Lodge the application online through the ImmiAccount portal.

Pay the required visa application fee, which may vary depending on the visa subclass.

Some visa subclasses may require biometrics, and all visa applicants are usually required to undergo health examinations.

If applying for the onshore partner visa (subclass 820), you may be granted a temporary visa first. This allows you to stay in Australia while the permanent partner visa application is being processed.

The processing time for partner visas can be lengthy. Once the temporary visa is granted, you'll need to wait until the Department assesses your eligibility for the permanent partner visa.

If the relationship continues to meet the requirements, and all conditions are satisfied, you may be granted the permanent partner visa (subclass 801/100).

Once the permanent partner visa is granted, you can live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely. If you are outside Australia when the permanent visa is granted, you can enter Australia any time.