The Subclass 820/801 Partner Visa is a two-stage visa that allows partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia permanently for onshore applicants

Stage 1: Subclass 820 Temporary Partner Visa

The Subclass 820 Temporary Partner Visa allows you to live and work in Australia temporarily while your Subclass 801 Partner Visa application is being processed. You can apply for the Subclass 820 visa from inside Australia.

Stage 2: Subclass 801 Partner Visa

The Subclass 801 Partner Visa is a permanent visa that allows you to live, work, and study in Australia permanently. You can apply for the Subclass 801 visa after you have been living in Australia on a Subclass 820 visa for at least two years.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the Subclass 820/801 Partner Visa, you must:

• Be in a genuine and continuing relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
• Pass a health and character check

Processing times

The processing time for the Subclass 820/801 Partner Visa varies depending on a number of factors, including your individual circumstances and the current processing times. However, you can expect the processing time to take several months.

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Benefits of the Subclass 820/801 Partner Visa

The Subclass 820/801 Partner Visa offers a number of benefits, including:

• The ability to live, work, and study in Australia permanently
• The ability to sponsor eligible family members for permanent residency
• The ability to apply for Australian citizenship