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:
    1. Financial aspects
    2. Social aspects
    3. Household arrangements
    4. 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.