Visa Description
Allows the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia.
You apply for the temporary and the permanent partner visas together.
Basic Eligibility
In most circumstances, you must be the spouse (married) or de facto partner of an:
- Australian citizen
- Australian permanent resident or
- eligible New Zealand citizen
Streams
1. Subclass 820 Partner visa (temporary)
This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia temporarily. Getting this visa is the first step towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801)
With this visa you can
- live, work and study in Australia while we process your permanent Partner visa
- travel to and from Australia as many times as you want
- attend free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program
Eligibility
- be in a genuine relationship with your spouse or de facto partner who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
- be in Australia when you apply for this visa and when we decide your temporary visa application. Family who apply with you must also be in Australia
- have a sponsor
- Not had a visa cancelled or an application refused
- Meet health requirement
- Be 18 or older
Length of Stay
Temporarily while we process your permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) application or it is withdrawn.
Cost
From AUD7,715 for most applicants. From AUD1,285 for Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) holders.
You pay for the temporary and the permanent visa at the same time.
Processing Time
- 75% of applications: 23 months
- 90% of applications: 27months
2. Subclass 801 Partner visa (Permanent)
This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia permanently. It is usually only for people who currently hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820).
With this visa you can
- live, work and study in Australia indefinitely
- sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia
- apply for Australian citizenship if eligible
Eligibility
- hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820)
- in most cases, continue to be in a married or de facto relationship with your sponsor
Length of Stay
Permanently
Cost
You paid for this visa when you made your combined application for the temporary and permanent partner visas
Processing Time
- 75% of applications: 11 months
- 90% of applications: 22months
