Relationship 01
Genuine and continuing
Financial, social, household and mutual commitment evidence across the full length of the relationship.
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Visa Partner Visa Onshore
Partner Visa Onshore
Subclass 820 and 801.
Two-stage onshore visa for the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
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One Lodgement, Two Grants.
The onshore Partner Visa is lodged as a single combined application. Subclass 820 is the temporary grant that lets the applicant remain in Australia while their permanent Subclass 801 is assessed, typically around two years later.
While the 820 is in effect, the applicant holds full work rights, Medicare access and travel privileges through a Bridging Visa B if needed. Existing dependants can be included in the same application.
Stage one, subclass 820
- Temporary visa granted first, with work and study rights.
- Requires proof the relationship is genuine and continuing at time of decision.
Stage two, subclass 801
- Permanent visa assessed roughly two years after the initial lodgement date.
- Requires updated evidence confirming the relationship continues.
What Decision Makers Look For.
Partner visa decisions turn on documentary weight across four evidence streams. We build each one deliberately.
Cohabitation 02
Shared residence
Lease agreements, joint utilities, mail history, and photographs establishing a shared home in Australia.
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Sponsor 03
Eligible Australian sponsor
Sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen aged 18 or over.
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Health & character 04
Meet PIC 4001-4020
Panel physician health exams and police clearances from every country lived in for 12 months or more.
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Evidence Framing, Not Paperwork Stacking.
We structure the relationship evidence around the four statutory tests: financial, social, household, and commitment. Statements from the couple, Form 888 from Australian witnesses, and third-party documents are ordered chronologically so the case reads as one continuous story.
We monitor the file through the 820 grant, prompt for the Stage 2 evidence at the correct point, and manage any Section 56 requests or PIC assessments that arise along the way.
By the Numbers.
- Combined 820/801 fee (from)
- AUD 9,095
- 820 processing (median)
- 10 to 30 months
- Bridging visa on lodgement
- Automatic BVA
MARA-Registered Assistance.
Partner visa refusals are rarely about missing love. They are almost always about missing structure in the evidence. We fix that at the intake stage.
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Frequently Asked Questions.
Who can apply for the onshore 820/801 Partner visa?
The spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who is inside Australia at the time of lodgement. Applicants must hold a substantive visa or a limited set of bridging visas, and meet health and character rules.
How long does the 820 and 801 take to process?
Current 820 processing sits between 10 and 30 months at the median, with the 801 typically decided around two years after lodgement once the relationship evidence is refreshed. Complete evidence at the start is the main lever on timeline.
How much does the Partner visa cost?
The combined 820/801 base charge is around AUD 9,095 for the primary applicant, with additional-applicant fees for dependent children. Health, police and translation costs are separate. Only one government fee is payable across the two-stage process.
Can I include dependent children?
Yes. Dependent children can be included at initial lodgement or added later as subsequent entrants. They receive the same bridging arrangements and, on grant, the same visa status as the primary applicant.
Can I travel and work while on the bridging visa?
The Bridging Visa A granted at lodgement provides full work rights but does not allow travel. To leave and return to Australia before decision, you must be granted a Bridging Visa B with a stated travel purpose.
Do you handle the file end to end?
Yes. Our MARA-registered team structures the relationship evidence across the four statutory tests, prepares Form 888 statutory declarations, lodges the 820, monitors requests, and prompts for Stage 2 evidence at the correct point for the 801 grant.
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