IMPORTANT CHANGES AHEAD: On 10 December 2018 the Family Violence Bill passed in Senate. The Bill will likely mean sponsorships have to be approved before Partner visas can be lodged. If you are planning to apply for a Partner visa we recommend booking an appointment to discuss and understand how these changes may impact you.
| Visa Type | Stream (if available) | 75% of applications processed in | 90% of applications processed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family and partner visas | |||
| 100 Partner* | 20 months | 23 months | |
| 101 Child | 10 months | 17 months | |
| 102 Adoption | Unavailable due to low volume of applications. | Unavailable due to low volume of applications. | |
| 117 Orphan Relative | 56 months | 63 months | |
| 143 Contributory Parent (Migrant) | 38 months | 39 months | |
| 173 Contributory Parent (Temporary) | 36 months | 38 months | |
| 300 Prospective Marriage | 11 months | 15 months | |
| 309 Partner (Provisional) | 11 months | 15 months | |
| 445 Dependent Child | 8 months | 12 months | |
| 461 New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) | 14 months | 23 months | |
| 801 Partner* | 18 months | 23 months | |
| 802 Child | 12 months | 13 months | |
| 820 Partner | 20 months | 24 months | |
| 837 Orphan Relative | Unavailable due to low volume of applications. | Unavailable due to low volume of applications. | |
| 864 Contributory Aged-Parent (Residence) | Unavailable due to low volume of applications. | Unavailable due to low volume of applications. | |
| 884 Contributory Aged-Parent (Temporary) | Unavailable due to low volume of applications. | Unavailable due to low volume of applications. | |
| *Processing time for subclass 801 Partner (permanent) visa and 100 Partner (permanent) visa is from date of eligibility (2 years after the 820/801 or 309/100 application is lodged) to finalisation. | |||
Circumstances that affect processing times
We assess applications on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:
- whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents
- how promptly you respond to any requests for additional information
- how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided
- how long it takes to receive additional information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements
- for permanent migration visa applications, how many places are available in the migration programme
- for citizenship applications, the time taken to attend a Citizenship Ceremony or receive a Citizenship Certificate.
