Partner Visa – Onshore
Subclass 801
(Permanent)
Overview of the 801 Visa
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Partner visa (Subclass 801) is a permanent visa. It is only available for holders of Partner visa Subclass 820 because it is the second and final stage of acquiring permanent residency through the initial Partner visa Subclass 820.
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Subclass 801 visa is usually granted 2 years after the initial visa application but can be quicker in some cases (see Special Notes section below).
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You may include your dependent children in your visa application so you can migrate to Australia together.
Eligibility Criteria for the Permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801)
hold Partner visa (Subclass 820) or Dependent Child visa (Subclass 445)
continue to be in an ongoing relationship with your partner (the sponsor)
if your partner (the sponsor) has passed away, you have developed close business, cultural or personal ties in Australia
if your relationship breaks down:
- you or a dependent child of either party has suffered family violence; or
- you and your partner have shared custody of at least 1 child
Special Notes
You can be granted the permanent Partner visa (Subclass 801) immediately without having to wait for 2 years after the initial application if:
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you and your partner have been in a relationship for at least 3 years; or
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you and your partner have been in a relationship for at least 2 years and you have a dependent child together; or
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you or your child have suffered from family violence from your partner
Location
Applicants must be in Australia at the time of application, but may be in or outside Australia at the time of visa grant.
Duration of Stay
This is a permanent visa that allows you to stay permanently in Australia. However, its travel facility expires after 5 years so you will need to apply for Resident Return Visa (Subclass 155 & 157) or Australian citizenship (if eligible) if you wish to travel overseas and back to Australia after the expiry date.
Key Benefits of Partner Visa Migration Agents
With this visa, you may:
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migrate to Australia together with your dependant children
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stay and live in Australia permanently
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potentially bring your extended family members to Australia permanently on parent visa or visa intended for other relatives
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access various government benefits, including but not limited to:
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pension
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unemployment and job-seeking benefits
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concession cards for commuting
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benefits associated with new-born baby
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interest-free school loan
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travel overseas and back to Australia without limitations for any purposes (e.g. overseas holiday, visiting family and/or attending family matters in home country)
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access Australia’s public health care scheme (Medicare) which essentially provides free medical consultations, operations and hospitalization for a wide range of medical conditions
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work in Australia without any limitations
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study in Australia without any limitations
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attend free English language course provided by Australian government
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apply for Australian citizenship when eligible
Application Fees
No additional application fee – you paid for both Subclass 820 visa (provisional) and Subclass 801 visa (permanent) when you lodged the initial partner visa application. Please note: you may incur third-party charges, for example, for translation, police certificate and health exam.
Processing Time
Kindly note the processing time constantly varies. Please contact us for update.
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75% of applications: 12 months
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90% of applications: 20 months
