Partner Visa
The Partner Visa is a two-stage migration product. You are first granted the temporary 820 (or 309 if offshore) which gives unlimited work rights and Medicare. After two years and a relationship assessment, the visa becomes the permanent 801 (or 100).
About Partner Visa (Subclass 820 / 801).
The Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801 onshore, 309/100 offshore) is for the spouse, de-facto partner or fiancé of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Stage one (820 or 309) is the temporary visa. Two years later, after demonstrating an ongoing genuine relationship, the second-stage permanent visa (801 or 100) is automatically assessed and granted.
Onshore 820 / 801
For applicants already in Australia. Bridging Visa A active throughout processing — keep working and studying.
Offshore 309 / 100
For partners applying from overseas. Granted offshore, then enter Australia and convert to permanent stage.
Prospective Marriage (300)
For couples planning to marry in Australia within nine months. Bridges into 820/801 after the wedding.
Two-year relationship test
Twelve months of cohabitation evidence required (financial, social, household, commitment) — we structure the file.
What you will need.
Six core eligibility requirements. We audit each one during your first consultation and flag risks before lodgement.
Eligible Australian sponsor
Sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible NZ citizen. Sponsor police checks required.
Genuine relationship
Twelve-month cohabitation OR registration of de-facto relationship with a state authority. Evidence in four pillars.
Health examination
All applicants over 15 must complete a medical and chest x-ray with a Bupa-approved panel physician.
Character clearance
Police clearance from every country lived in for 12+ months in the past 10 years for all applicants and the sponsor.
Sponsor obligations
Sponsor signs a legally-binding undertaking to support the applicant for the visa period and beyond.
Relationship evidence
Statutory declarations from two Australian citizens, joint financials, household, social and commitment evidence.
- 01Marriage certificate or de-facto registration
- 02Sponsor's citizenship / PR / passport
- 03Joint bank statements (12 months)
- 04Joint utility bills, lease, mortgage
- 05Statutory declarations from 2 witnesses
- 06Form 47SP (visa application)
- 07Form 40SP (sponsorship)
- 08Form 80 — personal particulars
- 09Health examination receipts
- 10Police clearances
How we lodge your partner visa.
- 01Week 01
Eligibility & relationship audit
Free 90-minute review of relationship history, sponsor eligibility and risk markers. Quote on relationship strength.
01 / 04 - 02Week 01–06
Evidence gathering
Structured collection of financial, social, household and commitment evidence across the four pillars.
02 / 04 - 03Week 06–08
Lodgement & bridging visa
820 lodged via ImmiAccount. Bridging Visa A activates automatically — applicant can continue to work and study.
03 / 04 - 04Year 02–03
Permanent stage (801)
Two-year assessment kicks in 24 months after lodgement. Updated evidence pack submitted; 801 granted typically without interview.
04 / 04
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