The Partner Visa subclass 820 and 801 is a visa for people who are in a married or de-facto relationship with an Australian citizen, New Zealand Citizen, or permanent resident. This visa allows the applicant to stay in Australia while their partner visa application is being processed. It also allows the applicant to work and study during this period.
In order to be eligible for this visa, applicants must demonstrate that they have been in a genuinely committed relationship with their partner for at least 12 months prior to lodging their application. This can be done by providing evidence such as joint financial documents, photos, and letters of support from family members and friends. The couple must also prove that they are still together at the time of application by submitting further evidence, such as joint bank accounts or rental agreements showing that they live together.
Partner visa (Temporary) Subclass 820
The Partner visa (Temporary) Subclass 820 is designed to allow the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. This visa allows couples who are not married but in a genuine relationship to be together and live in Australia on a temporary basis. The visa is valid for up to two years and can be extended if certain criteria are met.
Eligible partners must demonstrate that they have been living together as a couple for at least 12 months, which can include evidence such as shared bank accounts and other joint financial contributions, proof of joint travel plans, and photographs from your time spent together. Documents required will also depend on the individual circumstances of each application; however, all applicants must meet health and character requirements before being granted the visa.
Length
This temporary visa can be applied for when you are outside or inside Australia, and it will allow you to stay in Australia temporarily until your permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) application is either finalized or withdrawn by yourself.
Processing Time
The Department of Home Affairs publishes processing times on its website, which correspond to the type of application submitted, as well as its place in the queue. It is important to stay updated with these processing times throughout your application process and note that they can change at any moment due to factors such as workload and policy updates. Furthermore, it is possible that some aspects of your own application could delay its finalization, such as additional evidence requested by the department or if further information needs verification.
- 25% of applications: 6 Months
- 50% of applications: 9 Months
- 75% of applications: 19 Months
- 90% of applications: 38 Months
Costs
The cost for most applicants is AUD8,085. However, prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) holders have different costs; they only have to pay AUD1,350. This makes it easier for them to get their visas without straining financially. With this fee structure, the Partner visa (Temporary) Subclass 820 can be afforded by couples who cannot afford the full fee immediately.
Successful applicants will receive a Bridging A Visa which is valid for five years from the date of the grant.
Partner visa (Permanent) Subclass 801
Are you looking for a way to stay in Australia indefinitely with your partner? The Partner Visa (Permanent) Subclass 801 may be your right option. This visa is generally used when applying to stay in Australia if you are married or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. It is important to understand the eligibility criteria and application requirements before applying.
Length
Permanent
Processing Time
The processing time for the Partner visa (subclass 801) starts from the date that you become eligible, which is 2 years after your application. The processing time varies depending on individual circumstances and can take up to several months or even longer. It is important to note that applications lodged before this two-year period will not be processed until eligibility has been reached.
The Australian Department of Home Affairs provides clear guidance on how long it should take them to process the application. They aim to process applications within 18-24 months, depending on how quickly they receive all necessary information from the applicant. In some cases, it may be possible for applications to be approved before this timeframe if all documentation is provided in a timely manner.
- 25% of applications: 6 Months
- 50% of applications: 10 Months
- 75% of applications: 17 Months
- 90% of applications: 25 Months
Costs
The Subclass 801 also requires that applicants first apply for a temporary visa Subclass 820 before applying for the permanent visa. In most cases, both applications are lodged together and paid for at once, which saves time and money on application fees. Once granted, this temporary visa allows applicants to remain in Australia while their permanent residence is being considered.
It’s important to remember when making your combined application that both visas must be paid for at once – otherwise, you will need to pay two separate application fees altogether.
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