Partner visa (subclass 820)
Subclass 820
The Partner visa (subclass 820) is a temporary visa. This visa gives a pathway to permanent partner visa Subclass 801. This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible citizen of New Zealand to live in Australia temporarily.
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Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for the Partner visa (subclass 820), you must:
- not have a cancelled visa or refused application
- not hold particular regional visas
- be present in Australia when you apply for this visa
- 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
- have a sponsor
- meet the health requirements set by DHA
- meet the character requirement
- not have any debt to the Australian government
Application Process
In order to apply for the Partner visa (subclass 820), you will need to:
- lodge a combined application for Subclass 820
- provide documents such as marriage certificate or Relationship Registration Certificate, where applicable
- provide at least two form 888 which are statutory declarations provided by witnesses testifying that your relationship is genuine
- prove that your relationship with your Australian partner is genuine and is in accordance with the visa grant requirements.
- prove the financial aspect of your relationship. The department can assess your application financially if you jointly own major assets such as real estate, share financial responsibilities and/or combine your financial resources.
- prove the social aspect of your relationship. The department can assess your application in social aspect if your relationship known to third parties, for example, to
You may be required to supply further supporting documents for assessment by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).
Visa Benefits
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You can live, work, and study anywhere in Australia.
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You will be able to enrol in Australia’s Medicare system for public health care.
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You van attend free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program if you are eligible.
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You can travel to and from Australia as many times you want.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to common questions about our services, processes, and more.
Your employer needs to be an approved sponsor and needs to nominate the position before you apply. Which visa fits depends on the occupation, what the role pays and how long it is needed for. Thirty minutes with a senior practitioner will tell you which pathway is open and what it takes.
The deadline is on your decision letter and it is short. It runs from when you are taken to have been notified, which can be earlier than the day you read it. If yours is inside seven days, call +61 2 9252 0449 rather than filling in a form.
A SolvePlan is $300 including GST for approximately thirty minutes with a senior registered practitioner. It includes further research at no additional charge, our Client Services team liaising with your employer or partner as many times as the matter requires, and your advice confirmed in writing.
Yes. We have offices in Sydney CBD, Manly, Melbourne, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Perth, and we act for clients anywhere in Australia and overseas. You can meet a practitioner in person at any office, or by video or phone.
Not always. Partner applications turn on evidence, and where they come unstuck it is usually the quality of the evidence rather than the relationship. If your history is straightforward you may not need us. If there is a previous refusal, a visa about to expire, or time apart to explain, it is worth thirty minutes before you lodge.
