Partner Visas Subclass 820/801/309/100

Who Should Apply for These Visas?

These partner visas are designed for individuals in a committed relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. Depending on your location, you may apply for different subclasses:

• Applicants in Australia should apply for the Partner visa (subclasses 820 and 801).
• Applicants outside Australia should apply for the offshore Partner visa (Subclasses 309 and 100).

Both of these visas, for their respective pathways, offer permanent residency in Australia, allowing applicants to live permanently in the country and pursue Australian citizenship in the future.

Requirements for an Australian Partner Visa

Partner visa applications hinge on two primary requirements:

1. Relationship Requirement: You must be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, who sponsors your application. Your sponsor must provide evidence of their Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or eligible New Zealand citizenship.
2. Evidence of Relationship: The nature of your relationship depends on whether you are legally married or in a de facto relationship:
   • Married Relationship: You must provide a valid marriage certificate or registration, either from Australia or another country, demonstrating the legality of the marriage.
   • De Facto Relationship: This type of relationship means you have lived in a mutually exclusive partnership with your partner for at least 12 months before applying for the partner visa, whether you are in or outside Australia. While not legally married, you have shared your life exclusively with your partner. Some key details about a de facto relationship include:
     • Being committed exclusively to one another.
     • Proving the authenticity and continuity of your relationship.
     • Living together for at least 12 months immediately before applying for the subclass 309 or 820 visa.
   • Note that time spent dating or engaging in an online relationship does not count as part of the 12-month de facto relationship requirement.

You will be required to furnish adequate evidence to demonstrate the existence of a de facto relationship. However, certain exemption requirements may apply, potentially exempting you from the 12-month de facto relationship requirement.

Feel free to reach out if you need any further information or assistance.