Partner/Spouse Visa (Permanent)
Subclass 801 Visa
Stay Together Forever – How to Get Permanent Residency in Australia with Ezy Immigration
Do you have a temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820) and want to know the next steps? The Onshore Partner Visa (Permanent) Subclass 801 Visa gives you permanent residency in Australia if you have a long-term relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
At Ezy Immigration, we help couples move from temporary to permanent status making sure your love story goes on — without delays or stress from paperwork. As Registered Migration Agents, we lead you from eligibility to decision giving you advice that fits your needs and gets results.
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What Is the Partner Visa (Permanent) Subclass 801 Visa?
The Subclass 801 visa lets people who already have the temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820) become permanent residents of Australia. You get it two years after you apply for your initial 820 visa, if your relationship still exists and meets the rules for immigration.
If you and your partner have begun your life in Australia, this visa gives you a chance to stay for good. You’ll get full rights to work, use Medicare, and later on, apply to become an Australian citizen.
The Importance of the Subclass 801 Visa
For many couples getting the Subclass 801 visa isn’t just paperwork. It marks a big moment in life. It means:
- You no longer have a temporary status
- You can find stable long-term jobs
- You can get social benefits
- You can plan to become a citizen
- You can sponsor other family members (in the future)
It’s more than just a piece of paper — it’s your ticket to call Australia your forever home.
Eligibility Criteria for the Subclass 801 Visa
To get the Partner (Permanent) visa (Subclass 801 Visa), you need:
- A current Partner (Temporary) Subclass 820 visa
- An ongoing real spousal or de facto relationship
- To meet character and health standards
- To submit extra supporting papers when asked (two years after you first applied)
Sometimes, you might receive the 801 visa sooner, like when kids are involved or for long-term relationships. Our migration experts can look at your case to help move things along if you’re eligible.
3. Specialist Skills Pathway
This pathway targets jobs that pay a lot and need special skills (over $135,000 AUD ). There’s no list of specific jobs—you qualify based on how much you earn and what you can do. It moves and aims to fill crucial workforce gaps.
Need help picking the right option? Get in touch with us to assess your 482 Visa options.
The Subclass 820 to 801 Transition Process
Immigration will contact you about two years after you first apply if you hold a Subclass 820 visa. They’ll ask you to show more proof that your relationship continues.
This proof might include:
- Bills or lease agreements you share
- Pictures of you together
- Letters from friends or family
- Proof you share money
The Department might grant you a Subclass 801 visa — making you a permanent resident — after they check your documents.
What You Can Do on a Subclass 801 Visa
After you get the Subclass 801 visa, you can:
- Stay, work, and learn in Australia forever
- Use Medicare and other social security benefits
- Come and go from Australia as you please
- Help eligible family members get visas
- One day ask for Australian citizenship
How Long It Takes & What It Costs
The time it takes depends on the type of visa:
- Core Skills Pathway: Around 21 days.
- Essential Skills Pathway: Changes; 1–2 months.
- Specialist Skills Pathway: Quick (less than 7 days in some instances).
Visa costs include:
- Employer Nomination Fee
- Sponsorship Application Fee
- Visa Application Charge (VAC) – the applicant pays this.
Total expenses change based on your job, family members you include, and nomination stream. Our group at Ezy Immigration will give you a custom cost breakdown at the start.
Let Ezy Immigration Take Care of the Hard Stuff
At Ezy Immigration, we do more than just submit papers — we create your case with care, skill, and a plan. We’ve assisted hundreds of couples to get permanent residency through the Subclass 801 visa.
If you’re concerned about how long you’ve been together, rules from past visas, or showing you’re in a real relationship — we know how to solve those problems.
Want help with the temporary 820 visa? See our Partner (Temporary) Subclass 820 Visa Guide
Need a hand to prove your relationship? Check out our Proving Genuine Relationship Page
Find out more about the Onshore Partner Visa Subclass 820/801
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If you’re counting down to your two-year mark or feeling uncertain about your next steps, Ezy Immigration stands ready to simplify the Subclass 801 process for you. Our Registered Migration Agents keep up with policy changes so you don’t need to worry.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Department asks you to submit evidence 2 years after you applied for your initial partner visa. After submission, processing can take several months, depending on your situation.
You don’t need to. You apply for both the 820 and 801 at the same time. They assess the 801 stage later, but you don’t pay another fee or submit a new form.
Yes, you can. In cases where you’ve been together for a long time or have kids, you might qualify to get the 801 visa right away with the 820.
You might still qualify under certain conditions, like if there’s family violence or if you share custody of a child. Get in touch with Ezy Immigration to review your case.
Yes, you can include dependent children from your original 820 application in the permanent visa, if they qualify.
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