Subclass 820 Partner Visa: Apply for Your Temporary Partner Visa to Stay in Australia

The Subclass 820 is the temporary stage of the onshore partner visa pathway for the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. It is usually linked with the Subclass 801 permanent partner visa stage.

You may be eligible if you are the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen and your relationship is genuine and continuing. For the 820, the pathway is onshore, and both the applicant and sponsor must meet the relevant requirements.

Evidence should show the relationship is genuine and continuing across areas such as financial commitment, household arrangements, social recognition and the nature of the couple’s commitment. Strong applications explain the relationship history clearly and support it with consistent documents.

No. The Subclass 820 Partner visa is not a points-tested skilled visa and does not require a job offer. The focus is the eligible relationship or prospective marriage, the sponsor’s eligibility, health and character requirements, and any requested support evidence.

For the 820, you must generally be in Australia when you apply and when the temporary visa is decided. Your current visa status, any no-further-stay condition and any application bar should be checked first.

Applications are generally lodged online through ImmiAccount. The applicant and sponsor prepare evidence, complete the relevant forms, pay the visa charge and respond to any Home Affairs requests for further information.

Common documents include identity documents, relationship statements, evidence of the relationship, sponsor documents, police checks, health examinations if requested, and documents for any dependent children. The exact checklist depends on the applicant’s country, relationship history and family situation.

The sponsor must usually be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen and meet sponsorship requirements. Sponsorship history, character issues, family violence matters and previous partner sponsorships can affect eligibility.

Processing times change and are not guaranteed. Home Affairs says to use the global visa processing times guide, and partner visa timing can vary based on evidence quality, checks, requests for information and case complexity.

You may be able to include eligible dependent children or other members of the family unit, depending on the subclass and timing. Each family member must meet health and character requirements, and adding a child later can have specific rules.

The Subclass 820 is the temporary stage of the onshore partner visa pathway for the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. It is usually linked with the Subclass 801 permanent partner visa stage.

The 820 generally gives work and study rights and may allow Medicare access depending on enrolment rules. Always check the visa grant letter and VEVO for exact conditions.Accordion Content

After lodgement, Home Affairs may request more documents, health checks, biometrics or police clearances. You should keep ImmiAccount updated, respond by the deadline and notify Home Affairs of changes in relationship, address, passport or family circumstances.

After the 820 is granted, the applicant can live in Australia under that visa and prepare for the permanent partner stage. Continue keeping evidence of the ongoing relationship because the permanent stage is assessed separately unless granted together.

If the relationship ends, the applicant must notify Home Affairs. In some cases, a permanent partner visa may still be possible due to family violence provisions, death of the sponsor, or a child of the relationship, but this is sensitive and should be assessed carefully.

Yes. The 820 is the temporary onshore partner stage and can lead to the 801 permanent partner visa if the relationship and other requirements continue to be met.

The partner visa application charge can change and should be checked using the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator before quoting. Extra costs may include medicals, police checks, translations and professional fees.