Onshore Partner Visa 820/801
Experience Life Together in Australia with the Onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801)
Secure your future by uniting with your partner as you navigate the pathway to permanent residency and a shared life in Australia.
The Onshore Partner Visa allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. This visa is applied for from within Australia and involves a two-step process.
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Must be in a genuine and continuing relationship with your Australian partner.
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Must be in Australia when you apply and when the temporary visa is granted.
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Must have a sponsor, who is usually your partner.
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Must hold a valid visa at the time of application.
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Must meet health and character requirements.
Eligibility
What You Can Do When You Hold This Visa
After the grant of your Onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801), you can live, work, and study in Australia temporarily while awaiting your permanent visa decision, with the freedom to travel in and out of the country and access Medicare for your health needs. Once you secure your permanent visa, you’ll enjoy a lifetime of opportunities, including indefinite residency, the ability to sponsor eligible relatives, and the potential to apply for Australian citizenship, all while maintaining access to Medicare and the option to travel freely for up to five years, enriching your life alongside your partner.