Partner Visa (Onshore): Subclass 820 and 801

The onshore Partner Visa is a two-stage process: first, the temporary Subclass 820, then the permanent Subclass 801. It's for people already in Australia who are in a genuine relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. The 820/801 pathway can be emotional and complex — the evidence requirements are extensive and the processing times are long. Gemini ensures your application is complete and compelling from day one.

Key Requirements

•  Sponsorship by an eligible Australian citizen, PR, or eligible NZ citizen (partner/spouse)

•  Be in Australia at the time of application lodgement

•  Genuine ongoing relationship, married or de facto for at least 12 months (de facto) or longer-term married

•  Comprehensive relationship evidence across four categories: finances, social, household, and commitment

•  Health and character requirements for both applicant and sponsor

•  Sponsor must not have previously sponsored two or more partners

Who is This Visa For?

De facto partners and spouses of Australian citizens, PRs, or eligible New Zealand citizens who are currently in Australia and wish to remain in Australia during processing.

Visa Conditions and Key Details

•  820 (Temporary): Granted immediately,includes Bridging Visa A rights to remain/work in Australia during processing

• 801 (Permanent): Granted 2 years after 820 lodgement if still in a genuine relationship

• 820 holders can work, study, and access Medicare

•  Travel outside Australia on 820 requires a Bridging Visa B

•  801 grants full PR live anywhere, sponsor others, access aged pension entitlements eventually

Processing Time and Cost

• Processing Time: 820: 75% within 23 months; 801 assessed 2 years after lodgement

• Visa Application Charge: AUD 8,850 (2024–25) covers both stages; AUD 4,430 per additional applicant 18+

How We Help

Gemini assists in assembling the strongest possible relationship evidence file, preparing the sponsor's statement, and managing the 801 stage submission when the time comes typically with a comprehensive updated relationship evidence update.