Partner Visa Australia

Bring your spouse or de facto partner to Australia. We guide you through every step of the onshore and offshore partner visa process.

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Subclass 820/801

Onshore Partner Visa

For partners already in Australia. The 820 is the temporary stage; the 801 permanent stage is granted after 2 years (or immediately if the relationship is 3+ years old or you have children together).

Processing Time

24–36 months

Visa Type

Temporary then Permanent

Subclass 309/100

Offshore Partner Visa

For partners currently outside Australia. The 309 temporary visa is granted first; the 100 permanent stage follows. Processing times have improved with recent digital improvements.

Processing Time

12–24 months

Visa Type

Temporary then Permanent

Key Requirements

Genuine married or de facto relationship (de facto requires at least 12 months together, with some exceptions)

Sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible NZ citizen

Both applicant and sponsor must be at least 18 years old

Evidence of genuine relationship across four categories: financial, household, social and commitment

Health and character checks required for both applicant and sponsor

A person can only sponsor a partner twice in their lifetime

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Partner visas are document-heavy and require careful evidence gathering. A poorly prepared application can lead to delays or refusal. Our experts will guide you every step of the way.

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