Partner Visa (Subclass 820 / 801)

Partner Visa Subclass 820 & 801

With the Partner Visa subclass 820 & 801 visas, spouses or de-facto partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents, or New Zealand citizens can live in the country. On the one hand, Subclass visa 820 is a short-term visa, and Subclass 801 visa is a permanent one.

If you intend on applying for visa 801, you must be a Subclass 820 visa holder. Visa 801 allows you to reside in Australia for an unrestricted period. During this time, you can reside, work, and study in the country. You are also allowed to attend free English classes that the Adult Migrant English Program provides.

You are allowed to apply for citizenship in Australia if you satisfy the clauses that the authority mentions. You are also eligible to register in an Australian public health care scheme (Medicare) and use it whenever you need it. Sponsor your close family members who intend to come and stay in Australia with you under visa 801.

Requirements for Partner Visa 820 and 801

The requirements for both the 820 visa and visa subclass 801 have to be met in case you want a visa to be issued. The conditions are as follows:

For Subclass 801

• To get an 801 visa, you should be a visa holder of either a Partner visa subclass 820 or a dependent child visa subclass 445.

• You should not be indebted to the government of Australia.

• Must meet the relationship requirements.

• Must consider the best knowledge of children aged fewer than 18.

For Subclass 801

• Need to be aged more than 18.

• Not have had a visa declined or canceled in the past.

• Need to meet health and character requirements.

• Need to submit the details of the sponsorship.

• You should not be indebted to the government of Australia.

• Must meet the relationship requirements.

• Must consider the best knowledge of children aged fewer than 18.

Steps to Apply

Eligibility Criteria for a Partner Visa 820 & 801

When applying for Australian Visa 820 and visa subclass 801, you need to meet certain requirements that are listed as follows:

• When an individual applies for Visa 820, he/she needs to be in Australia and not in the immigration clearance. Any family member who is traveling with you also must be in Australia when he/she applies for it.

• If you intend to apply for an 801 visa, you should be holding a Subclass 820 visa.

• You should have married or need to be in a de-facto relationship with an individual who is a citizen or a permanent resident of Australia.

You must meet certain aspects in order to get Partner Visa 820 & 801. The eligibility criteria for Visa 820 & 801 are as follows:

For Subclass 820

Status of the Visa

Visa should not have been declined or canceled in the past.

Sponsorship Details

You and your family members who are applying for visa 820 must have a sponsor. If the Australian government accepts the sponsorship, the same individual needs to sponsor you for two years after the visa issuance.

Requirement of Age

The applicant should be aged more than 18.

Requirements of Health and Character

The Australian government needs applicants to meet the requirements of health and character for the Visa. If the authorities ask your extended family members to attend the test, they should do so.

For Subclass 801

Visa Holder

You must hold a visa of either a Partner visa subclass 820 or a dependent child visa subclass 445.

Outstanding Dues

As mentioned earlier, you must not be indebted to the Australian government. In case you are, ensure to repay it before applying for a visa.

Best Interest of the Children

A visa will not be granted if it is not in the best interest of the children.

Relationship Conditions

You must be a spouse or a de-facto partner of a citizen or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealander.

Processing Times for Australian Visa Subclass 820 and 801 Visas

The processing time of the 801 visa and the visa subclass 820 is decided based on the factors stated below:

• Provision of requirements necessary for the application form.

• Filling up the application form accurately.

• The authority requires time to confirm all the details you have provided.

Visa Type	Time to process 25% of applications	Time to process 50% of applications	Time to process 75% of applications	Time to process 90% of applications
Subclass 820 (Temporary)	Six Months	11 Months	25 Months	34 months
Subclass 801 (Permanent)	81 Days	Five Months	Nine Months	16 months

Partner Visa (Subclass 820 / 801)