Spouse/Partner Visa
SPOUSE/PARTNER VISA (Subclass 820/801 or Subclass 309/100)
A Spouse/Partner Visa in Australia allows an Australian citizen or permanent resident to sponsor their spouse or partner to come and live with them in Australia. This visa is also known as a Partner Visa or a De Facto Visa. The Spouse/Partner Visa is a two-stage process, where the applicant first applies for a temporary visa, and then a permanent visa after a certain period of time.
To be eligible for a Spouse/Partner Visa in Australia, the applicant must be married to or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident. They must also meet certain health and character requirements, and provide evidence of their relationship, including evidence of living together for at least 12 months.
The processing time for a Spouse/Partner Visa can vary, but it typically takes around 20 to 24 months to be granted both the temporary and permanent visas. It is important to note that the processing time can be longer if the applicant’s application is not complete or if additional information is required.
Overall, the Spouse/Partner Visa provides an opportunity for couples to live together in Australia and enjoy the benefits of Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
Processing Time:
- Subclass 820/801: processing times vary depending on individual circumstances and can take up to 26 months
- Subclass 309/100: processing times vary depending on individual circumstances and can take up to 24 months
Eligibility Criteria:
- The sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
- The applicant must be married to or in a de facto relationship with the sponsor
- Both the sponsor and the applicant must be aged 18 or over
- The relationship must be genuine and continuing, and both parties must intend to live together permanently in Australia
- The applicant must meet health and character requirements
- The applicant must meet certain financial requirements, such as proving they can support themselves in Australia
- If the applicant is applying for the Subclass 820/801 visa, they must already be in Australia. If they are applying for the Subclass 309/100 visa, they can be either inside or outside of Australia.
