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Partner Visas (Subclass 820/801 & Subclass 309/100)

A pathway for spouses and de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to build a life together in Australia from a temporary visa through to permanent residency.

Overview

Reunite with your partner in Australia

The Partner visa lets the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia. It's a combined application covering both a temporary stage and a permanent stage, lodged together. If you're in Australia when you apply, you'll go through the 820/801 stream if you're overseas, you'll go through the 309/100 stream.

Strong relationship evidence is what makes or breaks most applications. We help you build a genuine, well-organised case covering your financial ties, social life, living arrangements, and long-term commitment plus the formal sponsorship approval your partner must now obtain separately.

Who this pathway is for

  • Married couples where one partner isn't yet an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
  • De facto couples who can demonstrate a genuine, ongoing relationship.
  • Couples applying either from within Australia or from overseas.
  • Applicants who've previously had a partner visa refused or delayed, or whose circumstances have changed.
  • People affected by family violence, relationship breakdown, or loss of a partner, who may still qualify under special provisions.

Important updates you should know

  • Sponsorship is now a distinct approval step your partner must complete, not automatic.
  • Two statutory declarations are required, made within six weeks of lodgement, from people who can vouch for your relationship.
  • Permanent residency assessment generally starts two years after your combined application is lodged.
  • A reduced visa fee is being introduced from July 2026 for eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens.
  • Family violence and relationship breakdown provisions mean you may still be eligible even if your relationship has ended or your partner has passed away.

Key facts

Visa subclass820/801 (onshore) or 309/100 (offshore).
PathwayTemporary stage, then permanent residency.
Government chargeFrom approx. AUD 11,710 for most applicants (concessions apply in limited cases).
Core requirementGenuine and continuing relationship, plus approved sponsorship.
TimeframePermanent-stage eligibility generally opens 2 years after lodgement.
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What's included

How we handle it for you

01

Sponsor approval support

Guiding your partner through the separate sponsorship approval now required.

02

Relationship evidence review

Structuring your financial, social, household, and commitment evidence into a clear, genuine case.

03

Statutory declarations

Arranging the two required declarations, drafted correctly and within the required timeframe.

04

Application lodgement

Preparing and filing your combined application for the correct stream.

05

Stage 2 (permanent) support

Guidance through health, character, and compliance checks to your permanent visa decision.

Our Process

From first conversation to decision

01

Initial consultation

We review your relationship history, visa status, and available evidence.

02

Evidence building

We help compile a genuine, well-organised relationship file and prepare your sponsor's approval.

03

Lodgement

We file your combined temporary and permanent application.

04

Ongoing support

We guide you through checks and requirements right through to your permanent visa outcome.

Ready to bring your partner to Australia?