This visa enables the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to reside in Australia. The application process entails applying for both the temporary and permanent partner visas simultaneously.
Types of Partner Visa:
Onshore Partner Visa
Subclass 820 Partner Visa (Temporary):
This visa allows the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to reside in Australia temporarily. Obtaining this visa is the initial step towards acquiring the permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).
- Nature: It is temporary and serves as a pathway to the permanent Partner visa.
- Application Location: Applicants must be in Australia when applying for this visa.
- Duration of Stay: It permits temporary residence until the finalization of the permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) application or the withdrawal of the application.
- Cost: The fee starts from AUD8,850.00 for most applicants and from AUD1,475 for holders of the Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300).
Subclass 801 Partner Visa (Permanent):
This visa allows the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to reside in Australia permanently. Individuals who currently hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) typically receive it.
- Nature: It provides permanent residency in Australia.
- Requirement: Applicants must hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) to be eligible for this visa.
- Duration of Stay: This visa category grants permanent residency.
- Cost: The fee is included in the combined application fee for both temporary and permanent partner visas.
Offshore Partner Visa
Subclass 309 Partner visa
The Partner Visa Subclass 309 serves as the initial stage towards acquiring permanent residency through partnership. This provisional visa permits the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to reside in Australia temporarily.
- Nature: It serves as the first stage towards obtaining the permanent Partner visa (subclass 100).
- Requirements: Applicants must apply for this visa from outside Australia.
- Duration of stay: It permits temporary stay until finalization or withdrawal of the permanent Partner visa (subclass 100) application.
- Cost: The cost for this visa starts from AUD8,850.00.
Subclass 100 Partner Visa
The Subclass 100 Partner (Migrant) visa allows the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to reside in Australia permanently. Typically, this visa is granted to individuals who already hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 309).
- Nature: This category provides permanent residency in Australia.
- Requirement: Applicants must hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 309) to be eligible for this visa.
- Duration of Stay: This visa category grants permanent residency.
- Cost: The visa fee is included in the combined application fee for both temporary and permanent partner visas.
Make sure to keep updated with the news on Department of Home Affairs on this category before applying for the visa.
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