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Partner Visas

Clear, compassionate support for partner visa applications — helping you and your loved one build your life together in Australia.

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Partner Visa Pathways

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Subclass 820 / 801

Partner Visa (Onshore)

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The onshore Partner visa lets the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia. You apply for the temporary (820) and permanent (801) visas together; the permanent stage is usually decided around 2 years later.

Apply from Inside Australia
Temporary Subclass 820
Permanent Subclass 801
Work rights Full, while processing

Key eligibility

  • Be married to, or in a de facto relationship with, an eligible sponsor.
  • Be sponsored by your partner (sponsorship is assessed separately).
  • Demonstrate a genuine and continuing relationship.
  • Meet health and character requirements.

Evidence of your relationship

  • Financial aspects — joint accounts, shared bills, major purchases.
  • Nature of the household — shared lease/mortgage and living arrangements.
  • Social aspects — photos, joint travel, statements from family and friends.
  • Commitment — future plans and the length and nature of the relationship.

* Indicative figures only — visa stages, timeframes and rules change. Always confirm current details with the Department of Home Affairs or one of our registered migration agents.

Key evidence we help you gather

  • ✓Joint bank accounts or financial transfers
  • ✓Shared lease or mortgage documents
  • ✓Photos at social events and travels
  • ✓Statutory declarations from friends and family
  • ✓Evidence of communication and future plans

Common questions

Partner Visa FAQs

No. Partner visas cover both married and de facto relationships. De facto couples generally need to show they have been in the relationship for at least 12 months, unless an exception applies (such as registering the relationship).
If you apply onshore (820), you are usually granted a bridging visa with full work rights while your application is decided. Offshore applicants travel to Australia once the provisional visa (309) is granted.
The Department looks at four pillars: the financial aspects of your relationship, the nature of your household, the social recognition of your relationship, and your mutual commitment. We help you gather and present this clearly.
You typically hold the temporary or provisional visa (820 or 309) for around two years before the permanent stage (801 or 100) is decided, provided the relationship is ongoing. Timeframes are indicative and change.
You must tell the Department. In limited circumstances — for example where there has been family violence, a shared child, or the death of your partner — you may still be granted the permanent visa. Seek advice immediately.
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