Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for this visa, you must:
Immigration History:
We consider your immigration history, making you ineligible if you’ve had a visa cancelled or refused.
Regional Visa Holders:
Eligibility might be affected if you currently hold certain regional visas.
Residency and Sponsorship:
Age Requirements:
For married applicants, usually, be 18 or older. De facto relationship applicants must also be 18 or older.
Relationship, Health, and Character:
Meet relationship, health, and character requirements.
Benefits of the Visa:
This visa allows you to:
Duration of Stay:
Stay until your permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) application is finalized or withdrawn.
Including Family Members:
Include family members during the visa application or add a dependent child before deciding on the temporary visa.
Cost:
Costs vary based on circumstances and visa type. For most applicants, it’s AUD8,850.00. Different fees apply for Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) holders or those who held it previously but didn’t apply for subclass 820 and 801 before expiration. Additional fees for family members apply. Ensure the correct visa application charge is paid for processing.
Eligibility for Permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801):
To qualify for the Permanent Partner Visa (subclass 801), you must:
Meet visa requirements
Continue to meet relationship requirements
Have no debt to the Australian government, or have arranged to pay debts back.
Visa Requirements:
Hold either:
A Partner Visa (subclass 820), or
A Dependent Child (subclass 445) visa.
A minimum of 2 years must have passed since applying for the combined 820 and 801 visas to be considered for the permanent visa. In some cases, if in a long-term relationship or your sponsor held a specific visa before applying, the permanent visa may be granted in less than 2 years.
Continue to Meet Relationship Requirements:
Maintain the relationship with the same spouse or de facto partner who sponsored you for the temporary Partner visa.
Relationship Criteria:
Sponsor family members to come to Australia
Travel to and from Australia
If eligible, attend free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program
If eligible, apply for Australian citizenship
Duration of Stay:
Upon granting the visa, you become a permanent resident.
Obligations:
You and your family members must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.
Travel:
Unlimited travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the visa grant date, as long as the travel facility remains valid. After the initial 5-year period, apply for a Resident Return (RRV) if you wish to re-enter as a permanent resident.
Including Family Members:
Include your dependent child in the application for the temporary Partner visa (subclass 820). No additions are allowed after the grant of the permanent Partner visa (subclass 801). Dependent Child visa (subclass 445) holders can be added before deciding on the permanent visa.
Cost:
Paid when applying for the combined temporary and permanent partner visas. Additional costs may apply for health or police checks.
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