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The Subclass 801 visa is your permanent residency approval after the 820.

 Thousands of couples complete this step each year — and we’re with you through to citizenship. 

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🔎 Visa At-a-Glance

Type: Permanent Partner Visa - Onshore

PR Pathway: Yes – Transition from Subclass 820 - Temporary Partner Visa to Subclass 801

Processing Time: 12–24 months

Sponsor Required: Yes, usually your Australian citizen or permanent resident partner

Work Rights: Full work rights in Australia

Study Rights: Full study rights in Australia

Healthcare: Access to Medicare, Australia's public health insurance scheme

Application Location: Onshore - inside Australia

Visa Fee: AUD 8,850 for the main applicant

Evidence Required: Proof of a genuine and ongoing marriage or de facto relationship

Visa Held: You must hold a valid Substantive Visa at the time of application

Character Checks: You may require

Why This Visa?

Subclass 801 is your final step to permanent residency. If you’re still with your partner and meet relationship evidence requirements, you may qualify automatically after 2 years from Subclass 820 lodgement.

Visa Journey Overview

Subclass 820 granted – temporary partner visa

Two-year relationship checkpoint​

Submit 801 relationship & identity evidence

Receive PR decision & move toward citizenship

Invitation to provide updated documents

Eligibility Criteria

You may be eligible if:

You hold a valid Subclass 820 visa

You are still in a genuine relationship with your partner

Your sponsor is still approved and eligible

You continue to meet health & character requirements ​

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🧭 Step-by-Step Application Process

1
Stay in Australia permanently
2
Sponsor other family members
3
Work and study without restrictions
4
Access Medicare and Centrelink
5
Apply for citizenship after 1 year of PR

Common Mistakes ✅ Tips to Strengthen Your Application​

Common Mistakes to Avoid ​​

Not refreshing Form 888s​

Incomplete or outdated evidence​

Ignoring DHA invitation email​

Assuming automatic PR without submission​

Pro Tips for Smooth Approval ​

Set calendar reminders for Form 888 updates every 6 months

Keep a labelled Dropbox or folder with all uploads​

Avoid assumptions — check eligibility even if 2 years passed​

Family Members You Can Include

Dependent children must have been included in your Subclass 820 application.

Children born after lodgement of the Subclass 820 can also be added if reported to DHA.

Children born after lodgement of the Subclass 820 can also be added if reported to DHA. All included dependents must continue to meet health and character requirements.

After Visa Grant

Live, work, and study anywhere in Australia as a permanent resident

Access Medicare and certain social security benefits (if eligible)

Sponsor eligible family members for permanent visas

Apply for Australian citizenship once residency requirements are met

Required Documents

Updated Relationship Evidence

Shared leases, bank accounts, photos, travel, messages​

At least 2 fresh Form 888s

Children’s birth certificates - if any born during 820

Police checks - you + sponsor

Identity documents for all included applicants​

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Visa Fees & Processing Time

TypeDetails & Fee (AUD)
🧾 DHA Government Fee:Paid with Subclass 820 — no extra fee at 801 .​​
⏳ Processing Time6–10 months after eligibility reached

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❓Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You must provide updated relationship evidence and police checks.

No. DHA reassesses your relationship before issuing permanent residency. 

👶 A: Yes. You’ll need their birth certificate and to formally add them to your application. 

In some cases, yes. Exemptions apply for family violence, children, or death of the sponsor. 

Typically 6–10 months after meeting eligibility criteria.

Yes, but you must have a valid Bridging Visa B (BVB) in place.

Your application may be delayed or refused. Always submit refreshed declarations.Accordion Content

Yes, uploading new evidence strengthens your application.

Yes, you become a permanent resident and can sponsor eligible family members. Accordion Content

Yes, after fulfilling the residency requirement (typically 12 months after PR grant).Accordion Content

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Disclaimer
The information on this page is for general guidance only and does not guarantee visa approval. All visa applications are subject to the discretion of the Australian Department of Home Affairs. For personalized guidance, please contact a registered migration agent at Visa Advisor.