Partner Visa
(Subclass 820 & 801)
Seamless Path to Live in Australia with Your Partner
Partner Visa (Onshore 820 and 801)
The Partner visas (subclasses 820 and 801) allow the spouse or partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or qualified New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. It is a two-stage process, starting with a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) and completing with a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).
First, the temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) is granted and allows you to stay in Australia, after 24 months you may be eligible for a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).
Don’t take stress! Pathway Visa Services – the Australian Immigration Agency Melbourne provides expert guidance and assistance for Partner visa applications (subclasses 820 and 801) process.
First, the temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) is granted and allows you to stay in Australia, after 24 months you may be eligible for a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).
Don’t take stress! Pathway Visa Services – the Australian Immigration Agency Melbourne provides expert guidance and assistance for Partner visa applications (subclasses 820 and 801) process.
Partner Visa Subclass 820 (Temporary)
Subclass 820 visa allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia temporarily. Getting a subclass 820 visa is the first step towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).
- This visa is temporary
- It directly leads to the permanent Partner Visa
- When you apply, you must be in Australia
Eligibility for the Partner Visa 820
- You must have a sponsor (husband/wife/de facto partner)
- You and Your Sponsor must be aged 18 years or older. (If your partner is under 18 years of age, their parent or guardian must sponsor you)
- You must be in a married or de-facto relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen
- Sponsors will need to meet character requirements
- The Department of Home Affairs must approve your sponsor.
Visa Requirements for Subclass 820
Be in a genuine relationship with your spouse or de facto partner
Have your spouse or de facto partner sponsor you.
Be in Australia when you apply for this visa, and any family members applying with you must also be in Australia.
Benefits of 820 Visa Subclass
You can Live, work, and study in Australia while your permanent Partner visa is being processed.
You can Travel to and from Australia as often as you wish.
You can Attend free English language classes through the Adult Migrant English Program, if eligible.
You can Apply for access to Medicare, Australia’s public health care scheme.
What happens if the subclass 820 visa is refused?
If you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, you may not be eligible to apply for this visa. Please refer to the “Limitations on applications in Australia” for more details.
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Want to Live in Australia with Your Partner?
Partner Visa Subclass 801 (Permanent)
Subclass 801 visa allows the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia permanently. Usually, it’s only for people who currently hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820).
Visa Requirements for Subclass 801
Hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) or Dependent Child visa (subclass 445).
Generally, maintain a genuine and ongoing relationship with your sponsor.
Benefits of 801 Visa Subclass
- You can Live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely.
- You can Sponsor eligible family members to join you in Australia.
- You Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible.
- You can access Australia's general healthcare scheme, Medicare
- You travel to and from Australia for 5 years
- You can attend free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program, if eligible.
Sponsor your family members to come to Australia
- You cannot add family members to your visa application after the permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) is granted.
- As an Australian permanent resident, you may be able to sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.
Begin Your Partner Visa Application
FAQs
Can you work on a Subclass 820 visa?
Yes, you have full work rights in Australia on a Subclass 820 visa.
Can you include your children in the Partner Visa application?
Yes, you can include stepchildren or dependent children in your application.
What happens if your relationship ends while on a temporary 820 visa subclass?
You must notify the Department of Home Affairs. Your visa might be involved, but you may still be eligible for a permanent visa under certain cases.
What should you do if your subclass 820 visa is refused?
If your 820 visa subclass is refused, you may have the right to appeal the decision to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).
