Stage
Temporary visa (subclass 820)
Live, work and study in Australia while your permanent visa is processed.
View full detailsSubclass 820/801 · Apply in Australia
Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) Australia
Live in Australia with your spouse or de facto partner. Apply in Australia for the temporary (820) and permanent (801) partner visas together, from AUD11,710.
Visa costFrom AUD11,710
ForSpouses and de facto partners
Stages820 then 801
Apply fromIn Australia
About the Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801)
The onshore Partner visa lets the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia. You apply for the temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) and the permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) together, with one application and one payment.
The 820 lets you stay in Australia while your permanent 801 is processed. The 801 is usually granted to people who hold the 820. Prospective Marriage visa (300) holders who have married their sponsor pay a much lower cost, from AUD1,955.
With these visas you can
- Stay in Australia while your permanent visa is processed (820)
- Live in Australia permanently once the 801 is granted
- Work and study in Australia
- Enrol in Medicare
You must
- Be the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
- Be in a genuine and continuing relationship
- Be sponsored by your partner
- Be in Australia when you apply
- Meet health and character requirements
Each Stage in Detail
Open a stage for eligibility, step by step, sponsor requirements and what happens next.
Stage
Permanent visa (subclass 801)
Permanent residence, considered 2 years after you apply.
View full detailsBased on Department of Home Affairs information (October 2026). Costs shown are the starting visa application charge for the main applicant; other costs and concessions may apply. Always confirm current details on the Department of Home Affairs website or ask our team. This page is general information, not migration advice for your circumstances.
Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
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From AUD11,710 for most applicants, or from AUD1,955 for Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) holders. Concessions apply in limited circumstances.
No. You apply for the temporary (820) and permanent (801) visas together and pay once when you apply.
Yes. The temporary Partner visa (820) lets you stay in Australia until your permanent 801 application is finalised.
Processing times vary, and applicants may experience longer times than expected. A complete, well-evidenced application helps.
Your spouse or de facto partner who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
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