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Partner Visa

Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801)

The Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. This visa is processed in two stages: the Subclass 820 visa is a temporary visa that allows you to stay in Australia while your permanent Subclass 801 visa is processed. If you meet certain requirements, you may be granted the permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801).

Visa Stages

  • Temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820): This is the first stage, allowing the applicant to stay in Australia temporarily while their permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801) is processed.
  • Permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801): This is the second stage and can be granted if the relationship is ongoing and genuine, and all other criteria are met.

Benefits

Temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820)

  • Live in Australia: Stay in Australia while your permanent visa (Subclass 801) is processed.
  • Work and Study: Work and study in Australia.
  • Travel Rights: Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid.
  • Medicare: Enroll in Australia’s public health care scheme, Medicare.

Permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801)

  • Permanent Residency: Live and work in Australia indefinitely.
  • Healthcare Access: Access to Medicare and other social security benefits.
  • Travel Rights: Travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted.
  • Family Inclusion: Include eligible family members in your visa application.
  • Pathway to Citizenship: Become eligible to apply for Australian citizenship.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Sponsorship: Be sponsored by an eligible partner who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • Relationship: Be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with your partner.
  • Age: Both the applicant and the sponsor must be at least 18 years old.
  • Health and Character: Meet health and character requirements.
  • Financial Support: Provide evidence of financial support and shared financial responsibilities.

Disclaimer

Please note that the above-mentioned information/eligibility criteria are not comprehensive. This content is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute immigration advice. It should not be interpreted as such. While we strive to ensure that the information provided is current and accurate, we cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy due to frequent changes in migration laws.