Allows the partner or spouse of a qualifying New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or both to reside in Australia.
With the aid of this visa, a de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or a citizen of New Zealand who qualifies may stay there temporarily. Getting this visa is the starting point towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).
You may stay in Australia until your application for a permanent partner visa (subclass 801) is approved, or you decide to withdraw it.
Schedule a free, confidential consultation with us today for up-to-date guidance on the subclass 820 visa application, including an assessment of your eligibility for visa approval and the procedure of applying.
With the aid of this visa, a partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or a citizen of New Zealand who qualifies may stay there temporarily. Getting this visa is the starting point towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).
You may stay in Australia until your application for a permanent partner visa (subclass 801) is approved, or you decide to withdraw it.
Schedule a free, confidential consultation with us today for up-to-date guidance on the subclass 820 visa application, including an assessment of your eligibility for visa approval and the procedure of applying.
You must:
You must be a holder of:
For you to be assessed for the permanent visa, 2 years must have passed since you applied for the combined 820 and 801 visa.
If your sponsor already had a specific visa when you applied or if you were in a long-term relationship, you might receive the permanent visa in less than 2 years.
You must continue the spousal or de facto relationship with your partner who sponsored you.
You have to
If your relationship ends or your spouse passes away before you receive the permanent visa, you can still be eligible. See Your connection has changed for additional details.
You can get aid if you’re a victim of family or domestic violence. You can submit an application to have your permanent visa granted. See Domestic and familial violence and your visa for additional details.
You must have paid the Australian government any money you owe, or have an approved plan in place to do so, if you or any family members (including those who don’t apply for the visa with you) do.
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Temporarily until the completion of your permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) application or your withdrawal of your application.
The processing times listed below show how long it typically takes for an application to be approved at this time.
Processing times update regularly and all applications are assessed on a case by case basis. Complex cases may take longer to process. Published processing times should be used as a guideline and cannot be influenced.
It’s a long term stay visa. Holders of this visa can stay in Australia permanently.
All applications are evaluated individually, and processing times are updated on a regular basis. Processing complex situations could take longer. Published processing times cannot be influenced and should only be used as a guide.
