Get Clear Answers to Your Subclass 801 Application Questions

The Subclass 801 visa is the permanent Partner Visa, granted to individuals who were initially granted the Subclass 820 visa (Partner Visa – Temporary) and have been in a genuine and ongoing relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. It is the second stage of the Partner Visa process. 

To be eligible for the Subclass 801 visa, you must: 

• Hold a Subclass 820 visa (Partner Visa – Temporary). 

• Be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with your sponsor (an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen). 

• Meet health and character requirements. 

• Demonstrate that your relationship is continuing and genuine, through supporting documentation. 

No, a job offer is not required for Subclass 801. This visa is relationship-based, and eligibility depends on the continued validity of your relationship with your sponsor. 

To apply for Subclass 801, you must be invited to apply after holding your Subclass 820 visa for the required period (usually 2 years). You will need to lodge your application online through the Department of Home Affairs’ ImmiAccount.

You will need to submit documents such as: 

• Proof of your ongoing relationship (photos, joint finances, correspondence). 

• Identity documents (passport, birth certificate). 

• Police clearances from any countries where you’ve lived for more than 12 months in the last 10 years. 

• Health examination results. 

• Evidence that your relationship is genuine and ongoing. 

The processing time for Subclass 801 typically ranges from 12 to 24 months, depending on factors like application volume, case complexity, and additional information requests. 

Yes, you can include your children under the age of 18 in your application. They must meet the eligibility criteria and be added to the visa application at the time of submission. 

Yes, you must meet health and character requirements. This involves undergoing a medical examination and providing police clearance certificates from countries where you’ve lived for more than 12 months in the past 10 years. 

The Subclass 801 visa does not have a points requirement. It is based on the relationship with your Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen sponsor.  

After submitting your application, the Department of Home Affairs will review it. You may be asked to provide additional documents or information. Once your application is processed and approved, you will be granted the Subclass 801 visa, which is a permanent visa allowing you to live in Australia indefinitely.