🇦🇺Australia

Partner Visa 820/801 (Australia)

Spouse or De Facto Partner Visa

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/ What is this form?

The partner visa allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, PR, or eligible NZ citizen to live in Australia permanently. Onshore: 820 (temporary) then 801 (permanent). Offshore: 309 then 100. At $9,095, it is one of the most expensive visas globally.

/ Who needs this form?

Spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen or permanent resident
Must be in a genuine and ongoing relationship
Onshore (820/801): must be in Australia when applying
Offshore (309/100): apply from outside Australia

/ What you need before you start

Relationship evidence across all 4 categories (financial, household, social, commitment)

Form 80 (Personal Particulars) for both applicant and sponsor

Form 40SP (Sponsorship form)

Police certificates from every country lived in for 12+ months

Medical examination by approved panel physician

Fee: $9,095 (2024)

/ Step-by-step guide

1Understand the Two-Stage Process

The partner visa is a combined application for two visas: subclass 820 (temporary, granted first) then subclass 801 (permanent, after 2 years in a genuine relationship).

2Gather Evidence Across All Four Categories

Collect evidence for all four mandatory pillars: financial (joint accounts, shared assets), household (shared address), social (photos, friends' statements), and commitment (future plans).

3Complete Form 80 for Both Parties

Both the applicant and the sponsor (Australian citizen or PR) must complete Form 80 Personal Particulars separately.

4Get Police Certificates and Medical Examination

Obtain police clearances from every country you have lived in for 12+ months. Book a medical examination with an approved panel physician.

5Submit and Pay the Fee

Apply online via ImmiAccount. The total fee is $9,095 (2024) covering both visa stages. Have all documents ready before starting.

/ Key fields explained

Field	What to enter	Common mistake
Relationship evidence	Evidence for all four categories: financial aspects, nature of household, social aspects, and commitment to each other	You need evidence across ALL four categories — being strong in only one or two is not sufficient for approval

/ Common mistakes to avoid

Not providing evidence across all 4 relationship pillars

Not including statutory declarations from mutual friends and family

Not understanding the two-stage process (temporary first, permanent after 2 years)

/ Frequently asked questions

Why is it so expensive?

At $9,095, it covers both stages — the temporary (820) and permanent (801) visas are bundled in a single application. The fee is not refunded if refused.

How long does processing take?

Currently 12-24 months for the temporary (820) stage. The permanent (801) stage is assessed after 2 years in a genuine relationship.