Partner Visas
Designed for couples who wish to start an exclusive life together in Australia
820/801 PARTER VISA
The 820 visa allows a partner to live, study and work temporarily and is a prerequisite of the 801 permanent partner visa.
Visa Benefits
820 VISA
Residency in Australia: Temporarily live in Australia with their partner.
Work and study rights: Work and study in Australia without restrictions.
Access to healthcare: Access to public medical treatment under Australia's national healthcare scheme, Medicare.
Travel: Travel in and out of Australia while their visa is valid.
Eligibility for permanent residency: After holding the 820 visa for 2 years, applicants may be eligible to apply for permanent residency through the subsequent 801 visa.
Family sponsorship: Sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.
801 VISA
Permanent residency in Australia: Can stay permanently in Australia and also provides access to citizenship.
Social security benefits: May be eligible for certain social security benefits such as family tax benefit, child care subsidy, and paid parental leave.
The Immigration Department fees for a 820/801 visa are:
820 VISA
NIL charge for any applicants
801 VISA
$9095 for the main applicant
$4550 for an additional applicant over 18
$2280 for an additional applicant under 18
Holders of a 300 Prospective Marriage visa have cheaper rates when applying for a 820/801 application*
How much does it cost?
How long will the visa take to be processed?
Basic Requirements
Be in a genuine relationship with your partner who is an Australian resident, citizen, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Have your partner sponsor you.
Be in Australia when the application is lodged and when a decision is made.
Arrange overseas health insurance.
Conduct a health check.
Obtain an Australian police check.
Obtain a police check from your home country.
309/100 PARTNER VISA
The 309 visa allows the partner of an Australian resident, citizen or eligible New Zealand citizen to travel to Australia, live, study and work temporarily.
It is also a prerequisite of the 100 permanent partner visa.
Visa Benefits
309 Visa
Reunite with your partner: Travel to Australia to reunite with your partner.
Work and study rights: Work and study in Australia without restrictions.
Access to healthcare: Access to public medical treatment under Australia's national healthcare scheme, Medicare.
Travel: Travel in and out of Australia while their visa is valid.
Eligibility for permanent residency: After holding the 820 visa for 2 years, applicants may be eligible to apply for permanent residency through the subsequent 801 visa.
Family sponsorship: Sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.
100 visa additional benefits
Permanent residency in Australia: Can stay permanently in Australia and also provides access to citizenship.
Social security benefits: May be eligible for certain social security benefits such as family tax benefit, child care subsidy, and paid parental leave.
The Immigration Department fees for a 309/100 Partner visa are:
309 VISA
NIL for any applicants
100 VISA
$9095 for the main applicant
$4550 for an additional applicant over 18
$2280 for an additional applicant under 18
How much does it cost?
How long will the visa take to be processed?
Basic Requirements
Be in a genuine relationship with your partner who is an Australian resident, citizen, or eligible New Zealand citizen
Have your partner sponsor you.
Be in Australia when the application is lodged and when a decision is made.
Arrange overseas health insurance.
Conduct a health check.
Obtain an Australian police check.
Obtain a police check from your home country.
300 PROSPECTIVE MARRIAGE VISA
The 300 visa allows the holder to enter Australia for up to nine months to marry their Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen partner.
Visa Benefits
Marriage in Australia: Enter Australia and marry your partner who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Work and study rights: Work and study in Australia without restrictions.
Access to healthcare: Access to public medical treatment under Australia's national healthcare scheme, Medicare.
Travel: Travel in and out of Australia while their visa is valid.
Opportunity to apply for a partner visa: After marrying your partner in Australia, you may be eligible to apply for a partner visa, such as the 820/801 visa, which would allow you to remain in Australia on a permanent basis.
The Immigration Department fees for a 300 Partner visa are:
$9095 for the main applicant
$4550 for an additional applicant over 18
$2280 for an additional applicant under 18
How much does it cost?
How long will the visa take to be processed?
Be enrolled in an accredited course and provide a Confirmation of Enrolment letter.
Be over the age of 6, and make welfare arrangements if under 18 years of age.
Arrange overseas health cover.
Conduct a health check.
Have enough money to support your stay.
Obtain an Australian police check.
Study English unless you have an approved English test score proving you have competent English unless you are exempt.
