The Partner visas (subclass 820 and 801) allow the individuals to live in Australia who are spouse or a de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
The temporary partner 820 visa is granted first and allows the applicant to live in Australia for two years. During this period, the applicants can apply for the permanent 801 visa if they wish to live in Australia permanently.
With the Subclass 820 temporary partner visa, applicants are able to
You can live in Australia for two years.
Study in Australia
Obtain health coverage through Medicare, the Australian program for medical bills and services.
With the Permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801), applicants can
Continue to live, work, and visit Australia indefinitely
Obtain health coverage via Medicare, the Australian program for medical bills and services.
Apply for Australian citizenship once, have met the requirements.
Sponsoreligible family members for permanent residency.
After the visa is issued, you have five years to leave and return to Australia.
The Sponsor will not be excepted if;
In the last five years, the sponsor has been granted a partner visa or potential marriage visa (subclass 300).
Two individuals have previously been sponsored by the sponsor on a partner or potential marriage visa (subclass 300).
In the last five years, the sponsor has sponsored an individual on a partner visa or potential marriage visa (subclass 300).
Exceptions in below circumstances;
If the relationship's spouse passed away or left, and you have little children
If the sponsor has spent more than two years living with their present relationship
If the partner of the sponsor or the sponsor has dependent children
What are the requirements for Subclass 820/801 visa?
For Subclass 820
The applicant must be 18 years or more at the time of application.
The applicant must be (Onshore) in Australia at the time application and at the time of grant.
The applicant must have a sponsor (Husband/Wife/de facto partner).
The applicant must meet with health and character requirements.
The applicant must not have any outstanding debts to the Australian Government.
For Subclass 801
The applicant must be holderof a temporary partner visa Subclass 820
The applicant must be in ongoing relationship of marriage or de facto partner unless the relationship has been finished under special circumstances.
The applicant must have complied with all the laws and conditions on subclass 820 visa.
The applicant must not have a visa cancelled or refused while living in Australia on 820 visa.
