Family & Partner Visa
Partner (Provisional and Migrant) Visa (Subclass 820 and 801) - Onshore Application
The Subclass 820/801 visa is the pathway for individuals who are the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to gain permanent residency. This application is lodged while the applicant is inside Australia (Onshore). It is granted in two stages: first, the temporary 820 visa, which allows the applicant to live, work, and study while the permanent 801 visa is processed later. The core of this application is proving a genuine and continuing relationship.
The Visa at a Glance
Application Location
Must be In Australia to Apply
The applicant must be physically present in Australia when the application is lodged. A Bridging Visa (BVA) is usually granted upon lodgement.
Work Rights & Medicare
Immediate Full Work Rights
Once the 820 visa is granted (or immediately upon Bridging Visa grant), the applicant has full work rights and access to Australia's public health system (Medicare).
Visa Status Progression
Temporary (820) to Permanent (801)
You are granted the temporary 820 visa first. Approximately two years after lodgement, the permanent 801 visa stage is assessed based on continuing relationship evidence.
Core Requirement
Genuine and Continuing Relationship
Evidence must satisfy the DHA that the relationship is mutual, genuine, and continuing across four key pillars: Financial, Household, Social, and Commitment.
The 5 Critical Stages We Manage for You
The 4 Pillars Evidence Strategy
We meticulously guide you on gathering and structuring evidence across the four key pillars (Financial, Household, Social, and Commitment) to present a cohesive, compliant narrative of your life together.
High Scrutiny: Partner Visas are heavily scrutinized by the DHA. We ensure your evidence meets the legal threshold, preventing refusals or lengthy delays.
Bridging Visa Management
We manage the transition from your current visa status (e.g., Visitor or Student) to the Bridging Visa A (BVA) upon lodgement, including applying for work rights and travel rights (BVB) if needed.
Maintaining Status: Correct management of the Bridging Visa ensures you remain lawfully in Australia with full entitlements until the Subclass 820 is granted.
Compelling Statutory Declarations
We advise on the content and format of the mandatory statutory declarations from both the applicant and the sponsor, as well as those from supporting witnesses, to ensure consistency and impact.
Narrative Strength: These statements are crucial for providing the human context of the relationship. We ensure they are legally robust and persuasive.
Two-Year Permanent Stage Management
Approximately two years after lodgement, we manage the subsequent Subclass 801 application, submitting fresh evidence to prove the relationship has genuinely continued since the initial application.
Ongoing Compliance: We help you track and collect the necessary new evidence over the two-year period, simplifying the transition to the permanent visa stage.
Health and Character Compliance
We coordinate the mandatory police clearance certificates and medical examinations for the applicant and any dependents to ensure they are decision-ready when requested by the DHA.
Timeliness: We manage these complex international checks preemptively, minimizing any delays once the case officer begins assessment.
What to Expect in Your Consultation
📞 Book Your Subclass 820/801 Strategy Session
The Partner Visa is emotionally demanding. Book a confidential consultation to secure peace of mind and an expert strategy for your relationship evidence.
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Relationship Assessment: A confidential, formal review of your relationship history and current living arrangements against the DHA's four pillars of evidence.
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Bridging Visa Strategy: A clear plan for managing your current visa status, including advice on applying for the Bridging Visa B (BVB) if you need to travel overseas during processing.
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Sponsor Eligibility Check: Verification that your Australian partner meets the sponsorship requirements (character checks and any sponsorship limits).
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Full Cost Breakdown: A transparent quote covering the government Visa Application Charge (VAC) for the entire 820/801 application, and our fixed professional service fee.