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Partner Visa 820/801 (Australia)

Spouse or De Facto Partner Visa

Hard ~120 min Partner VisaSpouseAustraliaImmigration

/ What is this form?

The partner visa allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, PR, or eligible NZ citizen to live in Australia permanently. Onshore: 820 (temporary) then 801 (permanent). Offshore: 309 then 100. At $9,095, it is one of the most expensive visas globally.

/ Who needs this form?

  • Spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • Must be in a genuine and ongoing relationship
  • Onshore (820/801): must be in Australia when applying
  • Offshore (309/100): apply from outside Australia

/ What you need before you start

Relationship evidence across all 4 categories (financial, household, social, commitment)
Form 80 (Personal Particulars) for both applicant and sponsor
Form 40SP (Sponsorship form)
Police certificates from every country lived in for 12+ months
Medical examination by approved panel physician
Fee: $9,095 (2024)

/ Step-by-step guide

1 Understand the Two-Stage Process
The partner visa is a combined application for two visas: subclass 820 (temporary, granted first) then subclass 801 (permanent, after 2 years in a genuine relationship).
2 Gather Evidence Across All Four Categories
Collect evidence for all four mandatory pillars: financial (joint accounts, shared assets), household (shared address), social (photos, friends' statements), and commitment (future plans).
3 Complete Form 80 for Both Parties
Both the applicant and the sponsor (Australian citizen or PR) must complete Form 80 Personal Particulars separately.
4 Get Police Certificates and Medical Examination
Obtain police clearances from every country you have lived in for 12+ months. Book a medical examination with an approved panel physician.
5 Submit and Pay the Fee
Apply online via ImmiAccount. The total fee is $9,095 (2024) covering both visa stages. Have all documents ready before starting.

/ Key fields explained

Field What to enter Common mistake
Relationship evidence Evidence for all four categories: financial aspects, nature of household, social aspects, and commitment to each other You need evidence across ALL four categories — being strong in only one or two is not sufficient for approval

/ Common mistakes to avoid

Not providing evidence across all 4 relationship pillars
Not including statutory declarations from mutual friends and family
Not understanding the two-stage process (temporary first, permanent after 2 years)

/ Frequently asked questions

Why is it so expensive?

At $9,095, it covers both stages — the temporary (820) and permanent (801) visas are bundled in a single application. The fee is not refunded if refused.

How long does processing take?

Currently 12-24 months for the temporary (820) stage. The permanent (801) stage is assessed after 2 years in a genuine relationship.