Subclass 820 Visa,
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What is partner visa subclass 820?
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The Partner Visa (Temporary) – Subclass 820 allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia temporarily. This visa is the first step toward a permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801). You must be in Australia when you apply and when the visa 820 is granted. It allows you to stay, work and study in Australia while your permanent visa is being processed. To qualify, your relationship must be genuine and ongoing. You will need to provide documents proving your partnership, including shared finances, living arrangements, and emotional support. This visa also gives access to Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system. We as the best immigration consultants in Delhi NCR, and we are registered MARA agents who assist you in the entire visa process. Contact us and start your visa application now.
The procedure for applying for a partner visa onshore
Check eligibility – Must be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with an eligible sponsor.
Gather required documents – Include ID, relationship evidence, police and health checks.
Create an ImmiAccount – Register at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Or GIEC GLOBAL can do that on your behalf.
Apply online – Lodge a combined Subclass 820 (temporary) and 801 (permanent) application.
Pay the visa fee – Generally above AUD 8,000*.
Complete health and character checks – As instructed by the Department.
Receive Bridging Visa A (BVA) – Lets you stay in Australia while your application is processed.
Wait for processing – Subclass 820 may take 12–24 months, 801 visa is assessed around 2 years later.
Long-Term Relationship in Visa 820 (Partner Visa – Temporary)
If you are applying for the Subclass 820 Partner Visa and you are in long-term relationship with your partner, you may be eligible for faster processing or even direct grant of the permanent Subclass 801 visa, skip the usual 2 year waiting period.
A long-term relationship is usually defined as:
At least 3 years of living together in a de facto or married relationship, or
2 years, if you have a child together.
You must provide strong evidence of your relationship duration and nature, including joint financial records, shared living arrangements and emotional and social commitments. If the Department of Home Affairs is satisfied that your relationship meets the long-term requirement, both temporary and permanent visas may be granted together.
Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 820 Partner Visa (Temporary)
You must be in Australia when you apply and when the visa is granted
You must be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with an eligible sponsor
You and your partner must both be at least 18 years of age
Your partner must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
Your partner must agree to sponsor you for at least 2 years
You must hold a valid visa at the time of application
You must meet health requirements
You must meet character requirements, including police clearance
You must not have had a visa refused or cancelled while in Australia (with some exceptions)
You must not owe any debt to the Australian Government from a previous visa
De Facto Relationship
A de facto relationship means you and your partner are living together as a couple on a genuine domestic basis, similar to a married couple, but without being legally married.
For the Subclass 820 Partner Visa, a de facto relationship must meet the following key conditions:
You have been in the relationship for at least 12 months before applying
You live together, or do not live apart on a permanent basis
Your relationship is exclusive, committed, and genuine
You share financial, social, and emotional aspects of life
You can provide evidence like joint bank accounts, shared bills, rental agreements, or photos
If you haven’t lived together for 12 months, you may still be eligible if you have registered your relationship in an Australian state or territory.
Application fees for lodging a subclass 820 visa
If you’re applying for the Subclass 820 Partner Visa from within Australia, the fee you pay also covers the combined permanent Subclass 801 visa. As of 2025, the Department of Home Affairs charges the following:
The main applicant must pay a visa application fee of AUD $9,095*.
For any additional applicant aged 18 or over, the fee is AUD $4,550*.
For each additional applicant under 18, the charge is AUD $2,280*.
These fees apply to onshore applications and must be paid when submitting your application online through ImmiAccount. It’s important to remember that these charges do not include the costs of police clearances, medical exams, or translation of documents, which may be required separately.
