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Partner Visa Temporary (Subclass 820) lets the spouse or partner of an Australian permanent resident, Australian citizen, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia temporarily. Getting this visa is also the first step toward a Permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801).
It offers a temporary stay in Australia until the Permanent Partner Visa is processed. In most cases, the stay is for 15 to 20 months. You are allowed to study, travel, and even work in Australia during your stay.
To be eligible, you need to fulfil the following criteria:
While applying for this visa, you must provide some documents like:
When applying, you and any family member or dependent child applying with you must be in Australia. But none should be in immigration clearance. Complete your application in ImmiAccount and pay the required fee to process your application.
When to Apply
The visa processing may take up to several months in some cases, so you should be careful to apply as early as possible.
Visa Processing Time
In most cases, the visa is processed within a few months. But it may take even longer if the application is not filled correctly or there is some issue with the documents.
How to Apply
The visa application process is online. You have to apply online, provide the necessary documents and pay the visa fee. But, to avoid causing any mishappenings, you should let the professionals handle the job.
Duration
In most cases, the stay through Partner Visa Temporary (Subclass 820) is for no more than 15-24 months. But mostly, a Permanent Visa is granted by that time.
Fees
Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) holders for the main applicant is AUD 1,310. If you previously have had a Prospective Marriage Visa, however, still did not apply for the subclass 820 and 801 visas before the expiration of that visa, then the fee would be AUD 1,660.
The cost covers this Temporary Visa and the Permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801). Note that every family member applying with you also has to pay a fee.
The visa can be further extended to a Permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801), allowing you to stay indefinitely in the country.
Study
You can study during your stay.
Extension
It is further extended to Partner Visa Permanent (Subclass 820).
Dependents
In your application, you may include children or dependent children.
Work
You are allowed to work during your stay.
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