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Partner Visa (Apply in Australia) – Subclass 820 & 801

The Partner Visa allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. In most cases, you can apply for both the temporary (Subclass 820) and permanent (Subclass 801) partner visas together.

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Partner Visa Categories

The Partner Visa (onshore) includes:

  • Partner Visa (Temporary) – Subclass 820
  • Partner Visa (Permanent) – Subclass 801
Partner Visa (Temporary) – Subclass 820

The Temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820) allows you to live, work, and study in Australia while the permanent partner visa (Subclass 801) is being processed. You can generally travel in and out of Australia while your visa remains valid.

What Subclass 820 Offers
  • Live, work and study in Australia while your PR stage 2 is processed
  • Access to Medicare
Cost & Processing
  • Visa fee: AUD 9,365 for most applicants
  • AUD $1,560 onwards for Subclass 300 holders
  • Secondary applicants over 18 fee is AUD 4,685
  • Secondary applicants under 18 fee is AUD 2,345
Eligibility Highlights: You must generally be 18 years or older, be in a genuine relationship (married or de facto), have a partner who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible NZ citizen, and be in Australia when you apply and when a decision is made for the temporary stage. Family members included in the application must also be in Australia.
Partner Visa (Permanent) – Subclass 801

The Permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801) allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia permanently. This visa stage is usually granted to applicants who already hold a valid Temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820).

What Subclass 801 Offers
  • Live, work and study in Australia permanently
  • Access Medicare (if eligible)
  • Sponsor eligible family members
  • Travel in and out of Australia for up to 5 years from grant
Eligibility Highlights: You must hold a Temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820) when being considered for the permanent stage. In most cases, you must remain in a genuine married or de facto relationship. This visa may not be granted if it is not in the best interest of an applicant under 18.

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*Visa requirements and processing times may change as per the Department of Home Affairs updates.
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