820 & 801 Visa Partner Visa – Onshore

PROVISIONAL PARTNER VISA

The provisional partner and spouse visas (Subclass 820) are granted for an indefinite period (until superseded by the permanent partner/spouse visa) and are conditional that the relationship of the applicants meets the criteria of the permanent visa.

PERMANENT PARTNER VISA

After the two year waiting period of the Provisional Partner Visa, the Department of Immigration will assess applicants against the Permanent Partner Visa criteria.

Applicants must be able to prove they are still in a relationship with their partner or spouse.

Once approved, the Permanent De Facto Partner or Spouse Visa is unconditional and the visa holder may live in Australia indefinitely whether or not the relationship continues.

GENERAL
• The applicant must be sponsored by an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
• The applicant must have been in a relationship with their sponsoring spouse or de facto partner for at least 12 months.
• The applicant and sponsor must be at least 18 years of age.
• The applicant and sponsor must have proof of being in a genuine relationship
• The applicant and sponsor must remain in a relationship for two years before the permanent part of this visa is granted (Unless exempt)

AGE
There is no age limit for this visa.

HEALTH & CHARACTER
All family members must meet the health and character requirements. All applicants over 16 must provide police clearances.