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.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for the Partner Visa (Subclass 820) visa, 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
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).
BENEFITS
Visa Benefits
01
You will be able to stay in Australia temporarily until you get your Subclass 801 grant
02
You can live, work, and study anywhere in Australia.
03
You will be able to enrol in Australia’s Medicare system for public health care.
04
You van attend free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program if you are eligible.
05
You can travel to and from Australia as many times you want.
