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Australia Partner visa (temporary) (Subclass 820)

16 facts quoted from the official source

This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia temporarily.

Route type
Family
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
9
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

9 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age RequirementYou must be 18 years or older to apply.
  • Australian Government Debt ClearedIf you or any family members owe the Australian government money, you must have paid it back or arranged to pay it back.
  • Australian Values Statement RequiredYou and any family members who apply with you who are 18 years of age or older must sign an Australian Values Statement.
  • Character and securityYou and any family members who apply with you must meet the character requirement.
  • Decision LocationYou can be in or outside Australia when we decide your temporary visa application.
  • Genuine RelationshipYou must be in a genuine relationship with your spouse or de facto partner who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • Health RequirementYou and your family members must meet the health requirement.
  • Location During ApplicationYou must be in Australia when you apply for this visa, along with family that apply with you.
  • Sponsor RequiredYou must have your spouse or de facto partner sponsor you.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryYou must be in a genuine relationship with your spouse or de facto partner who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • Official Rights TextWith this visa you can live, work and study in Australia while we process your permanent Partner visa.
  • Official source basisYou must be in a genuine relationship with your spouse or de facto partner who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • Report summaryYou must be in a genuine relationship with your spouse or de facto partner who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • Visa SubclassThe official page identifies this route as subclass 820.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Cost TextFrom for most applicants. From for Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) holders. Concessions apply in limited circumstances.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Stay TextTemporarily until your permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) application is finalised or you withdraw your application.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the Subclass 820 to Australia?
The official source states: This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia temporarily.

Every answer is quoted from the official immi.homeaffairs.gov.au page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 16 points against the official source; 16 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immi.homeaffairs.gov.auLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Australia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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