Australia

Duration

Indefinite

Partner Visa Permanent (Subclass 801) Australia

About

Partner Visa Permanent (SC801) allows the de facto partner or partner of an Australian permanent resident, Australian citizen, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live permanently in Australia. It is typically reserved for those who currently possess a Temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820). The permit allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely. You may also work, travel or study while in the country. Furthermore, you may also apply for citizenship if eligible.

Can 801 Visa Be Cancelled?

Yes, Partner Visa Permanent (SC801) an be revoked if you no longer meet the visa's requirements, break the rules, or provide misleading info during your application. Before final cancellation, the Department of Home Affairs will notify you of the reason for the cancellation, and you will have the opportunity to appeal the decision and provide evidence for why you should keep your visa. 

Your partner is unable to cancel your visa once you have received it. While the visa is being processed, they can withdraw their sponsorship.

What Happens if You Break Up on a Partner Visa 801?

If you have Partner Visa Permanent (SC801) and your relationship ends, you will most likely be able to stay in Australia. 

If you split up before receiving the 801 Visa (i.e. you are still a temporary resident), you can only stay in Australia under the following conditions: 

  • You were the victim of domestic abuse. 
  • An Australian child is in combine custody between you and your partner. 
  • Your partner is no longer alive.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible, You must:

DOCUMENTS

You are not required to do anything else if you are given a Partner Visa Permanent (SC801)  mmediately post your temporary 820 VISA. You must provide additional documentation if they did not immediately give you this visa after granting you a temporary 820 visa. These documents may include:

  • Passport with precise information.
  • Proof of continuing relationship with your sponsor/partner.
  • There is proof for change in relation like marriage certificate, child's birth certificate, or divorce papers.
  • Documents for depending on children.

PROCESS

You can apply for a Permanent Visa 2 years after submitting your visa application. You have a maximum of one month before the two-year deadline to attach the documents. Do not attach them before this time. 

When to Apply
You are supposed to apply two years after getting a Temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820).

Visa Processing Time
It could take months to complete the processing.

How to Apply
The application process is online. You can use your already created ImmiAccount and add additional documents to it.

DURATION & FEES

Duration
With this visa you can live, work and study in Australia indefinitely.

Fees
If you applied for the combined Temporary and Permanent Partner Visa, you paid for this visa. Other fees, such as those for health checks or police certificates, may be required.

EXTENSION

This is a permanent visa. It allows you to remain in Australia indefinitely. The day the visa is granted, you become a permanent resident.

HIGHLIGHTS

Work
You are allowed to work during your stay.

Dependents
Visa may include children.

Citizenship
You may apply for citizenship through this visa.

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