Partner Visa Services
Onshore Partner Temporary Visa (subclass 820)
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The 820 visa is meant for the husband, wife, or partner of an Aussie citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to come or stay in Australia. First, you get a temporary visa, and if your relationship lasts for two years, you can apply for permanent residency. Here are the basics:
Partner Visa Requirements:
Relationship:
- If you're married, it has to be a legal marriage with an Aussie, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
- If it's a de facto relationship, you need to be in it for at least 12 months (unless there are special circumstances).
- Both partners must be at least 18 years old and not closely related.
- You both need to be exclusively committed and have a real and ongoing relationship, either living together or temporarily apart.
Sponsor:
- Your sponsor must be an Aussie citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
- They shouldn't have sponsored more than one partner in the last 5 years unless there are good reasons.
- They also shouldn't have been sponsored themselves in the last 5 years.
- They need to provide police clearance from every country they lived in for at least 12 months in the last 10 years.
- They must agree to disclose any convictions for certain offenses.
Application Process:
- You and your sponsor submit your application to the Department of Home Affairs.
- The main thing is that your relationship and sponsor meet the mentioned requirements.
- Health and character checks are standard.
- You might be interviewed or have your place checked to verify your relationship.
Unlawful Applicants:
- If you're in Australia unlawfully, you need good reasons, like severe illness, to justify fixing your immigration status.
Visa Grant:
- The 820 visa lets you stay in Australia for about two years while waiting for your permanent residency decision.
Next Steps: Permanent Residency:
- After two successful years with the temporary visa, you can apply for permanent residency.
- You'll need to provide more proof to the Department of Home Affairs.
- You can be in or outside Australia when your permanent visa is granted.