Partner Visa (Subclass 820 /801 & Subclass 309 /100)
Partner Visa - Subclass 820/801 (Onshore)
The Partner Visa 820/801 is designed for individuals who are in a genuine and ongoing relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident. This visa enables the applicant to live in Australia with their partner.
Visa Structure:
Subclass 820 (Temporary Visa): Once applied for, this visa allows the applicant to live in Australia until a decision is made on the permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801).
Subclass 801 (Permanent Visa): After a certain period, usually two years from the date of application, the applicant becomes eligible for the permanent Partner Visa.
Benefits:
Allows the applicant to live in Australia with their partner.
Provides work and study rights.
Access to Medicare, the Australian healthcare scheme.
Eligibility for Australian citizenship, subject to meeting specific criteria.
Key Considerations:
Relationship Evidence: Providing thorough evidence of a genuine and committed relationship with your partner is crucial. This may include joint financial commitments, shared living arrangements, communication records, and testimonials from family and friends.
Health and Character Requirements: Both you and your partner must meet the health and character requirements set by the Australian authorities. This may involve medical examinations and police clearances.
Financial Aspects: Demonstrating that you and your partner can financially support yourselves is essential. This could involve evidence of employment, income, or a sponsor if necessary.
Partner Visa- Subclass 309/100 (Offshore)
The Partner Visa 309/100 is a two-stage visa for individuals who are either married to or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident. This visa allows the partner of an Australian resident to live in Australia.
Visa 309 (Temporary): The first stage allows the applicant to live in Australia with their partner while their permanent Partner Visa 100 application is being processed.
Visa 100 (Permanent): After the temporary visa has been held for approximately two years, the applicant becomes eligible for the permanent Partner Visa 100.
Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant must be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with their partner.
The sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Both partners must meet health and character requirements.
Applicants must apply for both visas together.
Benefits:
The applicant can live, work, and study in Australia.
Access to healthcare through Medicare.
Opportunity to apply for Australian citizenship (after meeting eligibility criteria).
Key Considerations:
Relationship Evidence: Providing thorough evidence of a genuine and committed relationship with your partner is crucial. This may include joint financial commitments, shared living arrangements, communication records, and testimonials from family and friends.
Health and Character Requirements: Both you and your partner must meet the health and character requirements set by the Australian authorities. This may involve medical examinations and police clearances.
Financial Aspects: Demonstrating that you and your partner can financially support yourselves is essential. This could involve evidence of employment, income, or a sponsor if necessary.