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Onshore Partner Visa 820/801 - Aussies and Me: Partner Visas
Applied while the applicant is in Australia
Who is this visa for?
- You (the applicant) are looking to migrate to stay with your partner, in Australia
- Your partner (the sponsor) is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
- Your partner is eligible to sponsor you
This is a 2-step visa process
STEP 1
STEP 2
SUBCLASS 820 VISA is granted first
(Temporary)
- Allows you to remain in Australia until a decision is made on the Subclass 801
- Provides work rights
- Allows multiple entries in and out of Australia
Age
Applicant must be 18 years or older
Location
Applicant must be in Australia when applying for the visa
Sponsor
Applicant must have a sponsor (spouse or de facto partner)
Applicant must be 18 years or older
Location
Applicant must be in Australia when applying for the visa
Sponsor
Applicant must have a sponsor (spouse or de facto partner)
- Relationship criteria is satisfied
- Living together or not permanently apart
- Exclusive spousal relationship (legally married, including LGBT+ marriages)
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Exclusive de facto relationship:
- The relationship has been ongoing for at least 12 months (limited exceptions)
- Children may be included if
- Under 18 and both parents with legal rights agree (in writing) to the child being included in the visa
- Over 18 but less than 24 must be dependent on the visa applicant
SUBCLASS 801 VISA
(Permanent)
- Permanent residence
- 5 year travel rights
Hold a Temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820)
Applicants must already hold this visa.
Ongoing Relationship
The relationship with the sponsor must be continuing
Must meet health and character requirements.
Debts
Any outstanding debts to the Australian Government must be repaid or arrangements made.
Sponsorship limitations
Sponsor cannot be barred from sponsoring the applicant
Ongoing Relationship
The relationship with the sponsor must be continuing
Other requirements
Health and CharacterMust meet health and character requirements.
Debts
Any outstanding debts to the Australian Government must be repaid or arrangements made.
Sponsorship limitations
Sponsor cannot be barred from sponsoring the applicant
NEXT STEP
Citizenship
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