Partner Visa
Australian Migration
- Partner Visa
The Australia Partner Visa is a family migration visa designed for married couples, de facto partners, and engaged couples. It allows you to live in Australia with your partner who is an:
• Australian citizen
• Australian permanent resident
• Eligible New Zealand citizen
With this visa, you can live, work, and eventually obtain permanent residency (PR) in Australia.
Whether you are applying inside or outside Australia, as long as your relationship is genuine and ongoing, you may be eligible for different types of partner visas.
- Types of Australia Partner Visas
- Subclass 820 / 801 (Onshore Partner Visa)
This visa is for applicants who are already in Australia.
• Subclass 820 – Temporary Partner Visa
• Subclass 801 – Permanent Partner Visa
You first receive the 820 visa, then transition to the 801 permanent visa after meeting requirements.
Key Benefits:
- No education, work experience, or English requirement
- No strict financial sponsorship threshold
- Access to Medicare (Australia’s public healthcare system)
- Include your partner and dependent children
- Pathway to Australian citizenship
- Subclass 309 / 100 (Offshore Partner Visa)
This visa is for applicants who are outside Australia at the time of application.
• Subclass 309 – Temporary visa
• Subclass 100 – Permanent visa
Process Overview:
- Apply for the Subclass 309 visa
- Apply for Subclass 100 PR after approximately 2 years
- Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage Visa)
This visa is designed for engaged couples who are not yet married.
• Allows you to enter Australia and marry your partner
• After marriage, you can apply for the 820 / 801 Partner Visa
- Who Can Apply for an Australia Partner Visa?
Married Couples
• Legally married
• Relationship must be genuine and ongoing
De Facto Partners
• Not legally married
• Must have lived together for at least 12 months, OR
• Provide strong evidence of a committed relationship
Engaged Couples
• Planning to marry
• Intend to build a long-term life together in Australia
• Apply under Subclass 300 visa
- Why Choose the Australia Partner Visa?
- Live together in Australia legally
- Full work rights
- Access to healthcare and social benefits
- Clear pathway to Permanent Residency (PR)
- Opportunity to apply for Australian citizenship