Onshore Partner Visas
(Subclass 820/801)
Live in Australia with Your Partner – Begin Your Path to Permanent Residency
At Ezy Immigration, our team of skilled Registered Migration Agents helps couples stay together in Australia by showing them the way through the Onshore Partner or Spouse Visa (Subclass 820 and 801) process. If you’re married, in a de facto relationship, or in a same-sex partnership with an Australian citizen permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, we’re here to make sure your visa journey goes and without worry.
This two-stage visa allows you to stay with your partner in Australia while you work toward permanent residency. If you live in Australia now and want to stay here with your partner, you should apply for the Subclass 820/801 visa.
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What Is the Onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801)?
The Onshore Partner Visa has two stages. It starts with a temporary visa (Subclass 820). After you wait and go through another assessment, it leads to a permanent visa (Subclass 801). This visa lets spouses and de facto partners of Australian citizens permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens live in Australia.
After you get your Subclass 820, you can stay in Australia , work as much as you want, go to school, and use Medicare. In about two years (if you’re still together), you can apply for the Subclass 801 visa, which gives you permanent residency.
Who Can Apply?
You need to be in Australia when you apply. Your relationship must be either:
- A legal marriage that Australia recognizes, or
- A de facto relationship that’s lasted at least 12 months (unless you’ve registered your relationship with an Australian state or territory)
Your partner who sponsors you must be an Australian citizen permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
Ezy Immigration helps you check if you qualify, collect strong proof of your real relationship, and make sure you meet all the rules – because the small things count in partner visa applications.
Main Perks of Subclass 820/801 Visa
When you have the Subclass 820 visa, you can:
- Live in Australia with your partner
- Work and study as much as you want
- Get Medicare
- Come and go from Australia as you please
After you move to the Subclass 801 permanent visa, you get:
- Full rights as an Australian permanent resident
- Use of government help and services
- A way to become an Australian citizen
With your permanent partner visa, you can plan a long-term life in Australia — with the ability to do what you want, feel safe, and not worry about the future.
How Long Does It Take?
Partner visas go through two stages of assessment. The time it takes can change depending on your situation, but here’s a general idea:
- Subclass 820 (temporary): 6–28 months
- Subclass 801 (permanent): 6–12 months after you’re eligible (2 years from when you lodge your 820)
At Ezy Immigration, our migration agents help you look ahead, get your paperwork in order, and steer clear of hold-ups that could affect your plans.
Proof You'll Need to Show Your Relationship is Real
The Department of Home Affairs needs strong evidence that your relationship is real and ongoing. Proof includes:
- Joint money commitments
- Shared house duties
- Social recognition of your relationship
- Plans for the future as a pair
We assist you in organizing and showcasing your evidence in a professional manner, which boosts your chances of visa approval. If you’re not sure what evidence counts or how much you should provide, our team can walk you through the process.
Can Same-Sex Couples Apply?
Yes. Australia accepts same-sex relationships and marriages. You can apply like any other couple if you meet the general requirements for a partner visa and can prove your relationship is real.
Already Married Overseas?
If you tied the knot with your partner in another country and Australian law recognizes that marriage as valid, you can apply for the onshore partner visa — even if you just arrived in Australia. Get in touch with us to make sure your documents are translated and accepted.
Why Choose Ezy Immigration?
Australia’s partner visa system can confuse many. Missing papers or weak explanations can cause rejections or big holdups. Ezy Immigration has a proven success record offering clear kind help through the whole visa journey.
- Smart planning for both visa parts (820 and 801)
- Help to collect supporting proof
- Support to write statutory declarations
- In-depth letters to immigration
- Constant check-ins until you get your permanent visa
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Begin Your Partner Visa Process Now
Are you ready to build your future with your partner in Australia? At Ezy Immigration, we keep you close to your loved one with peace of mind. Our Registered Migration Agents have years of experience in handling onshore partner visa applications . We ensure your case receives careful, exact, and kind treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply for the onshore 820/801 visa if you have a valid visitor visa. But a “no further stay” condition might apply to you. We can give you advice about your options.
In most cases, you do. But you might not have to if you’ve registered your relationship or have strong reasons.
The government might reject or cancel your visa unless special situations exist (like family violence). You should tell us right away if this happens.
Yes. You can add dependent children to your partner visa application, and we’ll protect their interests too.
Yes, after you apply in Australia for the Subclass 820, you’ll get a Bridging Visa A. This lets you stay in Australia while we process your application.
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