Overview of Partner Visa 820/801
The Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) is a two-stage visa process that allows you to live permanently in Australia with your Australian partner. The process begins with a temporary visa (820) and leads to permanent residency (801).
Key Benefits
- Live and work in Australia without restrictions
- Access Medicare and healthcare benefits
- Study in Australia at local student rates
- Path to permanent residency and citizenship
- Include dependent children in your application
Eligibility Requirements
Relationship Requirements
- Marriage or de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
- Genuine and continuing relationship
- Meet the 12-month relationship requirement for de facto partners (some exemptions apply)
- Provide evidence across four key areas:
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- Financial aspects
- Social aspects
- Household arrangements
- Commitment to each other
Other Requirements
- Be in Australia when applying
- Meet health and character requirements
- Pass identity verification
- Have no debt to the Australian government
Application Process
1. Stage 1: Temporary Partner Visa (820)
- Initial application and documentation
- Processing time: 21-28 months
- Allows you to stay in Australia while waiting for permanent visa
2. Stage 2: Permanent Partner Visa (801)
- Becomes available 2 years after initial application
- Additional relationship evidence required
- Processing time: 12-18 months
Required Documentation
- Identity documents
- Relationship evidence
- Character certificates
- Health examinations
- Financial documents
- Social evidence
- Household arrangements proof
Cost and Processing Times
Current visa application charge: $9095
Processing times:
- Subclass 820: 12-23 months
- Subclass 801: 6-18 months
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The above list is not exhaustive. It should not be construed as immigration advice, but as general information only.