Partner Visa (Temporary) (subclass 820)

The Subclass 820 Partner Visa (Temporary) allows the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live temporarily in Australia. This visa is an essential first step toward obtaining the Subclass 801 Partner Visa (Permanent), leading to permanent residency.

• Stay Duration: You can stay in Australia until your Subclass 801 visa application is finalised or until you withdraw it.
• Cost: From AUD9,095 for most applicants, and from AUD1,515 for holders of the Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300).
• Processing Times: Processing times vary. Use the visa processing time guide for the latest estimates.

Benefits of the Subclass 820 Visa

With this visa, you can:

• Live, work, and study in Australia while awaiting your permanent Partner Visa.
• Travel to and from Australia without restrictions.
• Access free English classes through the Adult Migrant English Program (if eligible).
• Register for Australia’s public healthcare system, Medicare.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must:

1. Be in a genuine relationship with your sponsoring partner.
2. Be in Australia when applying for this visa.
3. Meet health, character, and age requirements.
4. Have no outstanding debts to the Australian government.