Partner Visa (Permanent) (Subclass 801)

The Partner Visa (Permanent) under Subclass 801 is a permanent visa that allows the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, live in Australia indefinitely. It is usually granted to people who hold a Partner Visa (Temporary) under Subclass 801. This is the second and final stage of the visa application process and lets applicants who are still in an ongoing relationship with their partner who sponsored them for the temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820) visa stay, work and study in Australia permanently, sponsor eligible family members, and in time apply for Australian citizenship.

Eligibility criteria for a Partner Visa (Permanent) under Subclass 801

1. You must hold a Partner Visa (Temporary) (Subclass 820.)
2. You must be in a continued relationship with your primary de facto partner or spouse who sponsored your Subclass 820 visa.

Privileges linked with the Partner Visa (Permanent) (Subclass 801)

• Entitlement to stay in Australia indefinitely.
• Right to work and study in Australia.
• Can apply for an Australian citizenship once you become eligible.
• Allowed to travel to and from Australia without restrictions.
• May sponsor eligible relatives for work and stay in Australia.
• Right to receive certain social security payments.

Processing time and cost for the 820/801 visa

Average processing time

The time period for eligible applications to be processed varies under each stream and although a guaranteed processing time cannot be determined, an average standard time taken to process these applications can be determined. The average processing period for both stages of this partner visa appeal differ accordingly. The average processing period determined for the Partner Visa (Temporary) under Subclass 820 comes to 75% in 6 months globally and for the Partner Visa (Permanent) under Subclass 801 comes to 75% in 14 months globally.

The time to successfully process an application may vary depending on each case. External agencies and governmental bodies may take some time to conduct checks and verify the data presented in your application. To avoid any delays that may arise from your side, you must ensure that a complete and fully-checked application is filed on your behalf and any additional requests by the department must be handled promptly.

Average estimated cost

The fees associated with applying for the 820/801 Visa are prescribed by the Department of Home Affairs and are updated from time to time which can be easily checked in the department’s online portal as well. The relevant fees are payable on the lodgment of your visa application depending upon the pathway that you are choosing.

The primary application fee of an individual applying for the 820/801 Visa as of now is mentioned hereunder:

• Partner Visa (Temporary) (Subclass 820): AU$ 8,850

(Reduced to AU$ 1,475 for Prospective Marriage Visa holders under Subclass 300)

• Partner (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 100): Nil as it is already covered in stage 1

However, these fees are only a general primary fee quoted by the department as of now and changes in the amount are made as per requirement by the department itself. Additional fees are applicable for individuals who are looking to include their spouse or children in their application. The amount of additional fees varies according to the age and relationship of the included individual with the applicant. This is also constantly being updated by the Department of Home Affairs and can easily be checked from their online portal as well.

Steps to apply for the Partner Visa Subclass 820/801   

We have a very straightforward and principled process of visa appeal which ensures you the best results. Our agents and lawyers are always with you throughout the process of your application and they will make sure that your personal application is up-to-date with all the constantly changing policies and figures. You can go through these steps in order to apply for your desired visa type:

1. Schedule a free consultation with our team through our portal where we shall go over your case briefly to provide you with the necessary recommendations.
2. After your consultation, our agents shall begin the process of preparing for your appeal. We will gather and prepare all of the documentation and perform any additional checks that are necessary to lodge a visa application.
3. We will proceed towards preparing an attractive application for your case.
4. The application will be lodged on your behalf in a timely manner.
5. We will then notify you of the result promptly when received.