Allows the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia.
You apply for the temporary and the permanent partner visas together.
Partner visa (Temporary)
This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia temporarily. Getting this visa is the first step towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).
- This is a temporary visa
- This leads directly to the permanent Partner visa
- You must be in Australia when you apply
Stay
Temporarily while we process your permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) application or it is withdrawn.
Cost
From AUD7,850 for most applicants. From AUD1,310 for Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) holders.
You pay for the temporary and the permanent visa at the same time.
Processing Time
75% of applications: 25 months
90% of applications: 33 months
Partner visa (Permanent)
This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia permanently. It is usually only for people who currently hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820).
- This a permanent visa
- You must hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820)
Stay
Permanently
Cost
You paid for this visa when you made your combined application for the temporary and permanent partner visas.
Processing Time
75% of applications: 10 months
90% of applications: 17 months