Partner Visa - Onshore (subclass 820/801)
Embassy required
- Processing time
- 15 to 19 months
- Fee
- AUD $9,365
- Validity
- Temporary (820) then Permanent (801) after approximately 2 years
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Two-stage visa for partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible NZ citizens who are already in Australia. First grants temporary visa (820), then permanent visa (801) approximately 2 years later. Must be in Australia when applying and when 820 is granted. Additional applicant charges: AUD $4,685 per adult, AUD $2,345 per child.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities already in Australia on a substantive visa
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Purpose of visit
Must be the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible NZ citizen. Must be in Australia at time of application.
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Health
Must meet health requirements
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Criminal record
Must meet character requirements
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Police clearance
Countries required: All countries lived in for 12+ months in last 10 years; Validity months: 12
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Marriage certificate
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: Yes
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Sponsor financial
Minimum income: No specific minimum but must demonstrate ability to support partner; Required documents: Sponsor's tax returns, pay slips, bank statements
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Health exam
Panel physician required: Yes; Validity months: 12
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Relationship evidence
Minimum evidence items: 4; Relationship type: Married or de facto (minimum 12 months de facto relationship)
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather relationship evidence, identity documents, police clearances
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Online application
Apply online through ImmiAccount while in Australia
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Fee payment
Pay AUD $9,365 visa application charge
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Processing wait
Wait 15-19 months for temporary 820, then assessed for permanent 801 after approximately 2 years