Australian Partner Visas (Onshore) – Subclass 820 and 801
A partner visa enables the partner or spouse of Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia.
Who can Apply for a Partner visa?
To be eligible, you must be the spouse (married) or de facto partner of an:
- Australian citizen
- Australian permanent resident or
- Eligible New Zealand citizen
Temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820)
Getting this visa is the first step for you to lead a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).
Key features:
- You must be in a genuine relationship with your spouse or de facto partner who is an Australian
- You must have your spouse or de facto partner that agree to sponsor you.
- Stay temporarily until your permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) application completed or once you withdraw with your application.
- You have full work rights and cover under Australian Medicare system.
- Visa application charges start from AUD 9,365.00.
- Processing time typically ranges from 14 months to 27 months.
- You can live, work and study in Australia while the application process.
- You can travel to and from Australia freely
- You can attend free English language classes provided by Adult Migrant English Program if you are eligible.
Permanent Partner visa Subclass 801
You must first hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) once you apply for Partner visa (permanent) subclass 801.
Key features:
- You can live, work and study in Australia indefinitely.
- Processing time vary depending on individual circumstances.
- You may sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.
- You can apply for Australian citizenship if eligible.