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Partner Visa – Permanent Residency for Partners in Australia
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Key Benefits of the Partner Visa
Permanent Residency
Live in Australia indefinitely with full access to work, study, and healthcare.
Access to Medicare
Enjoy Australia’s public healthcare system as a permanent resident.
Pathway to Citizenship
Eligible applicants can apply for Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.
Include Dependent Children
You can include dependent children in your application.
Travel Rights
Travel freely in and out of Australia for 5 years; after that, apply for a Resident Return Visa.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the visa, you must meet the following requirements:
01
Relationship Requirements
Be married or in a de facto relationship with an eligible sponsor.
Relationship must be genuine and continuing
02
Visa Status
Hold a temporary Partner Visa
Have passed 2 years since lodging the combined application.
03
Sponsor Requirements
Sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
Sponsor must not have sponsored another partner in the last 5 years (unless exempt)
04
Health & Character Requirements
Complete medical checks and provide police clearance certificates.
05
Evidence of Relationship
You must provide updated evidence across four key areas:
Financial: Joint bank accounts, shared expenses, insurance policies.
Household: Shared living arrangements, utility bills, lease agreements.
Social: Photos, travel records, Form 888 declarations from friends/family.
Commitment: Marriage certificate, long-term plans, emotional support.
Visa Conditions
Permanent Residency
You can live in Australia indefinitely.
Work and Study Rights
No restrictions on employment or education.
Access to Services
Eligible for Medicare and other government benefits.
Travel Facility
Travel freely for 5 years; after that, apply for a Resident Return Visa (RRV).
Citizenship Pathway
Apply for Australian citizenship after meeting residency and character requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You become eligible for the 801 visa 2 years after lodging the combined 820/801 application. Processing can take 9 to 19 months
Yes, dependent children can be included. If not added in the 820 application, they must first hold a Subclass 445 Dependent Child Visa
Yes, it grants permanent residency in Australia with full rights to live, work, and study
Yes, you may apply for Australian citizenship once you meet the residency and character requirements.
You may still be eligible under special circumstances such as domestic violence, death of the sponsor, or shared parental responsibility.
No, the fee is paid during the initial 820/801 combined application. As of July 2025, the fee is AUD $9,365.
Yes, but this may affect your visa outcome. If sponsorship is withdrawn, the Department will reassess your eligibility
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