The Subclass 801 Partner visa grants permanent residency to the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. This visa is typically issued to those already holding a Subclass 820 Partner visa (Temporary).
Visa Details
Stay Duration:
Permanently in Australia.
Cost:
There is no additional fee for this visa if you have already paid for the combined application for the temporary and permanent partner visas.
Processing Time:
Processing times vary, but eligibility assessment for the permanent visa starts two years after applying for both the Subclass 820 and Subclass 801 visas.
Benefits of Subclass 801 Partner Visa
With this visa, you can:
- Live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely.
- Access Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare scheme.
- Sponsor eligible family members for Australian visas.
- Travel freely to and from Australia for up to five years.
- Apply for Australian citizenship (if eligible).
- Attend free English classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program (if eligible).
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, you must:
- Hold a Subclass 820 Partner visa or Dependent Child visa (Subclass 445).
- Continue to be in a genuine relationship with your partner who initially sponsored your temporary visa.
- Meet relationship requirements such as living together (or not being permanently separated) and being committed to a shared life.
- Have no outstanding debts to the Australian government.
Additional conditions apply if your relationship ends or sponsor passes away before your permanent visa grant. For applicants in situations involving domestic or family violence, the Australian government offers pathways to continue with the visa application.
Travel and Family Inclusions
Travel Conditions:
You can travel to and from Australia freely for five years after the visa grant date. After five years, you’ll need to apply for a Resident Return Visa (RRV) if you wish to travel outside Australia and re-enter as a permanent resident.
Adding Family Members:
You can include dependent children when applying for the Subclass 820 visa. To add a dependent child after receiving the 820 visa, the child must first secure a Dependent Child visa (Subclass 445) and then be added to your Subclass 801 application.
Widen Migration Experts: How We Can Help
Navigating the requirements and processes of the Subclass 801 visa can be complex, and Widen Migration Experts are here to support you. Our team will:
- Guide you through eligibility assessment and help manage the necessary documentation.
- Ensure all visa conditions are met for a smoother transition from Subclass 820 to Subclass 801.
- Assist with adding dependent children to your application, if applicable.
- Provide ongoing support in case of changes in relationship circumstances or other complications.
- Offer clarity on timelines and requirements for travel conditions, Medicare access, and pathways to citizenship.
Let Widen Migration Experts simplify your pathway to permanent residency.