The Partner (Temporary) visa (subclass 820) allows spouse or de facto partners to stay in Australia temporarily, until their Partner (Permanent) visa (Subclass 801) is being processed. You will be granted Partner (Temporary) visa (subclass 820) first, which will let you stay in Australia. After 24 months of being granted Partner (Temporary) visa (subclass 820) you may be eligible for a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).
Permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia permanently. You must hold Partner (Temporary) visa (subclass 820) when applying for the permanent visa.
The total cost related to both visa is $7715 AUD paid at the time of applying Partner (Temporary) visa (subclass 820)
The processing time for Partner (Temporary) visa (subclass 820) are the following:
- 75% of applications have an outcome within 24 months
- 90% of applications have an outcome within 27 months
The processing time for Partner (Permanent) visa (subclass 801) are the following:
- 75% of applications have an outcome within 13 months
- 90% of applications have an outcome within 21 months
Eligibility for applicant and sponsor for subclass 820
Applicant
The applicant (and any family members also in the same visa application) must:
Sponsor
To be eligible to sponsor this visa, you must:
Eligibility for applicant and sponsor for Subclass 801
Applicant
The applicant must:
Sponsor
To be eligible to sponsor this visa, you must:
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