A couple living together in Australia

From onshore to
permanent residence

Onshore Partner Visa · Perth, WA
Subclass 820 & 801 · MARN 2418576

A two-stage pathway to permanent residence with your partner, applying from within Australia

The Subclass 820 (Provisional) and Subclass 801 (Permanent) Partner visas are a two-stage pathway for people who are married to, or in a de facto relationship with, an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, applying from within Australia. The provisional Subclass 820 is granted first; as your relationship continues, the permanent Subclass 801 is assessed.

A two-stage pathway (provisional 820, then permanent 801) applied for from within Australia.
The 820 gives legal residence, full work and study rights, Medicare and unlimited travel.
The 801 grants permanent residence, with a pathway to citizenship where the conditions are met.
MARN 2418576 · Registered with OMARA
(08) 6555 7037 0475 218 414
Level 28, 140 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA
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Thank you, we have received your enquiry.

A Registered Migration Agent will review your enquiry and respond within one business day. If your matter is urgent, please call us on (08) 6555 7037.

Let's take the right step toward your onshore Partner visa

Share your situation and relationship with us; we will assess your eligibility and manage your application from start to finish. This form does not create any obligation for you.

Your information is used only to respond to this enquiry. Immigration assistance is provided by a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2418576). Submitting this form does not create a client relationship and does not guarantee any visa outcome.

WHO IS IT FOR

Who this visa is for

  • Those with a partner who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible NZ citizen
  • Those who are married or in a de facto relationship
  • Those located within Australia when they apply
  • Those who can document that their relationship is genuine and ongoing

Eligibility depends on your relationship, your sponsor and current legislation, and is verified before proceeding.

Assess Your Eligibility
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Eligibility criteria

A Subclass 820 and 801 application generally requires the following:

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Genuine and ongoing relationship: You must prove your relationship is genuine and ongoing, supported by matters such as shared living and shared financial responsibilities.

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Partner sponsorship: Your partner must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen and undertake to support you throughout the application.

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Onshore application: You are generally expected to be within Australia when the application is lodged.

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Health and character: Both you and your partner must meet the health and character standards; a medical examination and police clearances are provided.

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Two-stage process: The provisional 820 is assessed first; as the relationship continues, you move to the permanent 801 stage.

Periods, conditions and processing times change over time and are verified against current Department of Home Affairs sources before proceeding.

KEY BENEFITS

Key benefits of the 820 and 801

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Living in Australia (820): On the provisional visa, you live with your partner and have full work and study rights, Medicare and unlimited travel.

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Family: You can include dependent children in your application.

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Permanent residence (801): At the permanent stage, you gain the right to live and work indefinitely, with Medicare and social security.

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Citizenship and sponsorship: After permanent residence, you may apply for citizenship and sponsor eligible family members.

These benefits are general in nature, and no visa outcome is guaranteed.

How the onshore Partner visa works
Relationship and eligibility
We assess your relationship and your sponsor's eligibility.
Documents and relationship evidence
We prepare your relationship evidence across finances, living arrangements, social aspects and commitment, plus other documents.
Lodging the application (820/801)
We lodge your application through ImmiAccount in full; the provisional 820 is assessed first.
Permanent stage (801)
At the end of the required period, and if the relationship continues, the permanent 801 stage is assessed and may be granted.
Our Process

How we manage your application, step by step

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Consultation and strategy

We assess your relationship and your sponsor's situation and determine the most suitable pathway.

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Relationship evidence

We compile the evidence that presents your relationship across the four key aspects.

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Document preparation

We prepare all required documents, including identity, health, character and supporting statements.

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Lodging the application

We lodge your application accurately and completely; the 820 is assessed first.

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Monitoring and follow-up

We monitor the process and respond promptly to any requests from the Department.

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Permanent stage (801)

At the end of the required period, we support you toward the permanent 801 stage and application.

Frequently asked questions

GENERAL What are the Subclass 820 and 801?
They are a two-stage Partner visa pathway applied for from within Australia: first the provisional Subclass 820, then the permanent Subclass 801.
LOCATION Where must I be when I apply?
You are generally expected to be within Australia when the application is lodged.
PROCESS How do the two stages work?
You apply for both visas together; the provisional 820 is assessed first. As your relationship continues, the permanent 801 is assessed at the end of the required period.
RELATIONSHIP What relationship evidence is provided?
Your relationship is assessed across finances, living arrangements, social aspects and mutual commitment. Comprehensive evidence supporting these four aspects is provided.
FAMILY Can I include my children?
Yes. You can include dependent children in your application.
TIMING How long does it take?
Processing times vary with the complexity of the application, the completeness of documents and current processes; no fixed period can be promised. We verify current processes for your situation.
GENERAL Do you guarantee my visa will be approved?
No one can lawfully guarantee a visa outcome, and neither do we. What we do is assess your eligibility, present your relationship strongly and compliantly, and give you a clear view of your prospects.

Australian Migration Co is a private migration advisory firm. Immigration assistance is provided by a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2418576) registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA). Australian Migration Co is not a government body and is not part of, or operated by, the Australian Government or the Department of Home Affairs. Visa applications can also be lodged directly with the Australian Government at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au, and some are free of charge; our services are provided for a fee. The information on this page is general in nature, does not constitute immigration advice and does not guarantee any visa outcome. Visa periods, conditions, relationship-evidence requirements and processing times change over time and are verified against current sources before proceeding.