How long can I stay in Australia on a partner visa?
Australia Partner (Subclass 801) visa is a permanent residence visa that allows you to stay in Australia permanently. However, you can also stay in Australia for 2 years with a Temporary Partner (Subclass 820) visa. Upon arriving in the country, you can apply for the Subclass 820 and Subclass 801 visa together. You can live, study, or work in Australia as a permanent resident till the Permanent Partner (Subclass 801) visa is processed.
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Australia Partner Visa Validity (Subclass 820 and Subclass 801)
The Australia Partner visa, which allows spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia permanently, typically involves a temporary visa (Subclass 820) followed by a permanent visa (Subclass 801) after two years.
Eligibility requirements for Australia Partner Visa
Candidates applying for an Australia Partner Visa (Subclass 820 or Subclass 801) must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Must be married or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen or PR
- Must be aged above 18 years (applicable for both the partners)
- Must be in a genuine relationship recognized by Australian authorities
- Must be able to provide verifiable evidence to prove the genuineness of the relationship
- Must be able to support their partner financially
- Must meet the health requirements
- Must have zero criminal records
How to apply for the Australia Partner Visa?
You can follow the steps listed below to apply for the Australia Partner Visa:
Step 1: Determine the type of Partner Visa you want to apply for (Subclass 820 or Subclass 801)
Step 2: Gather and arrange all documents as per the checklist
Step 3: Fill out the visa application form
Step 4: Complete the fee payment
Step 5: Wait for the visa to be processed
The Subclass 820 and Subclass 801 visas can be applied together if you wish to become an Australia PR. In that case, the Subclass 820 visa becomes a provisional or bridging visa, allowing you to work or study in Australia as a permanent resident while the Subclass 801 visa is being processed.
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