Subclass 820 and Subclass 801 Australia’s Partner visa

Subclass 820 & Subclass 801

The Subclass 820 and Subclass 801 visas are part of Australia’s Partner visa program, designed for individuals in a relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. Here’s a detailed overview:

Subclass 820 – Partner (Provisional) Visa

Purpose:

• The Subclass 820 visa is a temporary visa that allows you to live in Australia while your application for a permanent Partner visa (Subclass 801) is being processed.

Eligibility:

• Relationship

You must be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

• Living Together

You should be living together or in a de facto relationship with your partner.

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Key Features:

• Stay : Allows you to stay in Australia while your permanent Partner visa application is being processed.

• Work Rights : You can work and study in Australia.

• Travel :You may be able to travel in and out of Australia while holding this visa.

Application Process:

• Location : You must apply from within Australia.

• Documents : You need to provide evidence of your relationship, identity, and meet health and character requirements.

• Processing Time : Processing times can vary, and there may be a wait period due to high demand and the need to meet the financial contribution requirement.

Subclass 801 – Partner (Permanent) Visa

Purpose:

• The Subclass 801 visa is the permanent Partner visa that you can apply for after being granted the Subclass 820 visa. It allows you to stay in Australia permanently.

Eligibility:

• Continuing Relationship

You must continue to be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with your Australian partner.

• Timeframe

The Subclass 801 visa application is usually assessed around two years after you are granted the Subclass 820 visa.

Key Features:

• Stay : Grants permanent residency in Australia.

• Work Rights : Allows you to live, work, and study in Australia permanently.

• Travel : Permits travel in and out of Australia.

Application Process:

• Location : You will be assessed for the Subclass 801 visa while in Australia on the Subclass 820 visa.

• Documents : Continued evidence of your relationship and meeting health and character requirements.

Pathway:

• Subclass 820 Visa :Apply and obtain this temporary visa first, allowing you to live in Australia while your permanent visa application is processed.

• Subclass 801 Visa : After living in Australia for a specified period and continuing your relationship, you can transition to the permanent Subclass 801 visa.