Partner Visa (Permanent) (Subclass 801)

Partner Visa (Permanent) (Subclass 801)

This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia permanently. It is usually only for people who currently hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820).

Stay period  Permanent
What you can do with this visa 
  • Live, work and study in Australia indefinitely;
  • Sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia;
  • Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible.
Requirements Must:

  • Hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820);
  • In most cases, continue to be in a married or de facto relationship with your sponsor.
Cost  You paid for this visa when you made your combined application for the temporary and permanent partner visas.
Conditions  No conditions attached.
Processing times 
  • 75% of applications: 19 months;
  • 90% of applications 24 months.

(Note: above fees are subject to the final fee charged by the Australian Immigration Department)