Family Subclass
Partner Visa (Onshore)
Subclass 820/801
Two-stage onshore partner pathway for applicants in Australia at lodgement.
- Who can apply
- Applicants who can meet family subclass criteria including: Sponsor must usually be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.; Relationship must be genuine and continuing with evidence across time.; Applicant and sponsor must meet health and character requirements..
- Bring family
- depends
- Apply from
- Inside or outside Australia depending on subclass settings
- Type
- Permanent
- How long
- Temporary stage (820) with later permanent stage (801) assessment.
- Leads to PR
- Direct PR
- Work rights
- Refer to visa conditions and stream rules at grant.
What you need to know
Two-stage onshore partner pathway for applicants in Australia at lodgement.
Permanent stage is generally considered from around two years after initial application date.
Key requirements: - Sponsor must usually be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. - Relationship must be genuine and continuing with evidence across time. - Applicant and sponsor must meet health and character requirements.
Who can apply (detailed)
To qualify, applicants must satisfy subclass criteria including: - Sponsor must usually be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. - Relationship must be genuine and continuing with evidence across time. - Applicant and sponsor must meet health and character requirements.
What you need to do
1. Confirm onshore eligibility and visa status. 2. Build relationship evidence timeline. 3. Lodge subclass 820 stage.
How long it takes and what it costs
Processing times and fees vary by profile, stream, and decision workload. Check official fee estimator and processing updates before lodging.
What you can and can't do
Rights and restrictions depend on visa conditions attached to this subclass and stream at grant.
Bringing your family along
Family inclusion depends on the stream and subclass criteria.
More information
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for Subclass 820/801?
Applicants who can meet family subclass criteria including: Sponsor must usually be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.; Relationship must be genuine and continuing with evidence across time.; Applicant and sponsor must meet health and character requirements..
How long is Subclass 820/801?
Temporary stage (820) with later permanent stage (801) assessment.
Does Subclass 820/801 lead to PR?
PR pathway depends on the specific stream and eligibility profile.
Can I include family on Subclass 820/801?
Family inclusion depends on stream rules and applicant circumstances.
Where do I find updated rules for Subclass 820/801?
Check current Department of Home Affairs policy and official visa guidance before lodging.
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