Subclass 820 / 801
Partner visa Subclass 820 – Onshore Temporary Partner visa
Do you want to apply for a temporary partner visa while being inside Australia? Subclass 820 is the perfect choice. It’s a provisional visa that allows an applicant to stay in Australia temporarily and also makes them eligible for permanent visa (Subclass 801).
Conditions:
- You must be inside Australia at the time of applying and decision of the visa
- You must hold a valid or substantive visa such as student visa, working holiday visa or tourist visa.
- You and your partner must provide evidence of at least a 12 months long relationship before the application of the visa otherwise have your relationship registered in Australia.
- You must meet character and health requirements.
- Must be free of debt to the Australian government.
Benefits:
- Stay in Australia until a Subclass 801 is granted.
- You can have unlimited work hours in Australia.
- Travel in & out of Australia as many times you want.
- Study in Australia until Subclass 801 is granted.
- You will receive an Australian’s Medicare (covering most health services with no costs) and other social security programs
- Include dependent children (must be in Australia) if they meet all the DHA requirements
- Subclass 820 partner visa holders may be eligible to apply for Centrelink for a limited range of benefits including Family Tax Benefit, Dad and Partner Pay, Parental Leave Pay, and Low Income Health Care Card.
Subclass 801- Onshore Permanent Partner Visa
Do you wish to reside in Australia permanently with your partner? Subclass 801 visa is ideal for you if you already hold a temporary subclass 820 visa.
Conditions:
- You must be aged 18 years or older
- You must be in a married or de-facto relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen
- Your sponsor must be 18 years of age or older. If underage, then your partner’s parent or legal guardian may serve as your sponsor. However, the sponsor must be an eligible New Zealander, an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia.
- You and your sponsor must meet health and character requirements.
Benefits:
- Includes all benefits of subclass 820.
- You can become a permanent resident in Australia.
- Apply for an Australian citizenship.
- You may also sponsor your family members to Australia.
N/B: If you firstly apply for onshore temporary visa (Subclass 820) then application charges during onshore permanent visa (Subclass 801) would be free of charge!
However, if applied directly for onshore permanent visa (Subclass 801) then charges would remain as it is.