[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":295},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fhMyAVCf-IaXmt9mhY26OM_QcxZD3zIu69Ke4ZJ-D_AY":3},{"visaSubclassCode":4,"visaSubclassText":5,"streamCode":6,"streamText":6,"description":7,"stay":8,"basePrice":9,"benefitsHtml":10,"aboutVisaSections":11,"whenYouHaveVisaSections":43,"eligibilityCriteria":89,"steps":143,"processingTime":259,"availableStreams":268,"benefits":269,"categoryId":274,"pricing":275,"sourceUrl":293,"fetchedAt":294},"820","Partner visa (subclass 820)","","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. Getting this visa is the first step towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).","Temporarily until your permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) application is finalised or you withdraw your application.","AUD11,710.00","\u003Cdiv>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"edit-text\" title=\"\">\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>live, work and study in Australia while we process your \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Fpermanent-801\">permanent Partner visa\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>travel to and from Australia as many times as you want\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>attend free English language classes provided by the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program\">Adult Migrant English Program\u003C\u002Fa> if you are eligible\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>apply for access to Australia’s public health care scheme, \u003Ca class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare\">Medicare\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n",[12,16,19,22,25,28,31,34,37,40],{"id":13,"text":14,"block":15},-1,"With this visa you can","\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>live, work and study in Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>travel to and from Australia as many times as you want\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>attend free English language classes provided by the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program\">Adult Migrant English Program\u003C\u002Fa> if you are eligible.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>apply for access to Australia’s public health care scheme, \u003Ca class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.servicesaustralia.gov.au\u002Fmedicare\" target=\"_blank\">Medicare\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"id":13,"text":17,"block":18},"How long you can stay","\u003Cp>You can stay in Australia until your permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) application is finalised or you withdraw your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>For information on processing times for the permanent stage, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Fpermanent-801\">Partner visa (Permanent) (subclass 801)\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":13,"text":20,"block":21},"Include family members","\u003Cp>You can include a \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">dependent child\u003C\u002Fa> in your application either when you lodge your visa application, or after you lodge your application but before we decide on your temporary visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Family members who apply with you must:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>meet our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\">health requirement\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>meet our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter\">character requirement\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>be in Australia.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Family members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our health requirement and character requirement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Newborn children\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>For information on what to do if your child is born after you apply, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby\">You had a baby\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Prospective Marriage visa holders\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>If you hold or have held a Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300), you can also include \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">members of the family unit\u003C\u002Fa> who hold or have held a Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) at the time you apply for this visa. You cannot add these family members after you submit your subclass 820 application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":13,"text":23,"block":24},"Cost","\u003Cp>Costs for this application differ depending on your circumstances and which visa you hold. The costs below cover this Temporary visa and the Permanent Partner visa (subclass 801). Concessions apply in limited circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Most applicants: \u003Cspan class=\"visa-price\">AUD11,710.00\u003C\u002Fspan> for the main applicant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) holders:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>generally, \u003Cspan class=\"visa-price\">AUD1,955.00\u003C\u002Fspan> for the main applicant.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Ch3>Former Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) holders\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>If the main applicant previously held a Prospective Marriage visa but did not apply for the subclass 820 and 801 visas before that visa expired, the fee is generally \u003Cspan class=\"visa-price\">AUD2,475.00\u003C\u002Fspan> for them if they:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>entered Australia as the holder of a Prospective Marriage (subclass 300) visa, and\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>do not hold a \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">Substantive visa\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>There is also a fee for each family member that applies for the visa with you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>We cannot process your application if you do not pay the correct visa application charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You might also have to pay other costs for health checks, police certificates and biometrics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>To work out how much your visa will cost, including adding additional family members, use the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator\">Visa pricing estimator\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The estimator does not take into account the costs for health checks, police certificates and biometrics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Cost concession for eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste Partner visa applicants\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>From 1 July 2026, a lower visa cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens who lodge a valid visa application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>We will charge eligible applicants the lower visa application cost during the application process in \u003Ca aria-label=\"ImmiAccount - External link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa>. We will recognise eligible applicants when they apply with a valid passport from one of the specified countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Family members are also eligible for the lower visa cost. We base this on the passport of the primary applicant (or visa holder who satisfies the primary visa criteria).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The primary applicant must hold a valid passport issued by one of the following countries:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>Federated States of Micronesia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Fiji\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Kiribati\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Nauru\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Palau\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Papua New Guinea\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Republic of the Marshall Islands\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Samoa\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Solomon Islands\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Timor-Leste\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Tonga\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Tuvalu\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Vanuatu.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"id":13,"text":26,"block":27},"Apply for this visa","\u003Cp>You must be in Australia when you apply for this visa. Family members who apply with you must also be in Australia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":13,"text":29,"block":30},"Your obligations","\u003Cp>You and your family members must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>See what conditions might be attached to this visa on our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=820\">visa conditions page\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":13,"text":32,"block":33},"Adequate health insurance","\u003Cp>Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible to access Australia’s public health care system, Medicare, while you await a decision on your visa application. For more information, see \u003Ca aria-label=\"Medicare - External link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.servicesaustralia.gov.au\u002Fmedicare\">Medicare\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you are not eligible for Medicare, we recommend you take out health insurance to cover any unforeseen medical treatment you might need in Australia. Otherwise, you will be personally liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Insurance can help limit your financial liability. For more information, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fadequate-health-insurance\">Adequate health insurance\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Learn more about \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Ftemporary-820\">health insurance for overseas visitors.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Reciprocal healthcare agreements\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>Some countries have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia. Find out more from Services Australia about \u003Ca aria-label=\"Service Australia website - External link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.servicesaustralia.gov.au\u002Fwhen-reciprocal-health-care-agreements-apply-and-you-visit-australia?context=22481\">reciprocal health care agreements\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Private health insurance\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>You can get \u003Ca aria-label=\"Private Health website - External link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.privatehealth.gov.au\u002Fhealth_insurance\u002Fwhat_is_covered\u002Findex.htm\">Australian residents' private health insurance\u003C\u002Fa> if you have:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>an interim (blue) Medicare card\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>a full (green) Medicare card.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"id":13,"text":35,"block":36},"Travel","\u003Cp>You can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while you hold this visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":13,"text":38,"block":39},"Visa label","\u003Cp>We will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":13,"text":41,"block":42},"Frequently asked questions","\u003Cp>You can find the answers to common questions about this visa at \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fpartner-visa-frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\">Partner Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[44,47,50,53,56,59,62,65,68,71,74,77,80,83,86],{"id":13,"text":45,"block":46},"What you can do on this visa","\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>live, work and study in Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>travel to and from Australia as many times as you want\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>attend free English language classes provided by the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program\">Adult Migrant English Program\u003C\u002Fa>, if you are eligible\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>apply for access to Australia’s public health care scheme, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare\">Medicare\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"id":13,"text":48,"block":49},"How long you can stay ","\u003Cp>You can stay until your permanent \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Fpermanent-801\">Partner visa (subclass 801)\u003C\u002Fa> application is finalised or you withdraw your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":13,"text":51,"block":52},"What you must do on this visa","\u003Cp>You and your family members must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Use VEVO to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online\">check visa details and conditions\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":13,"text":54,"block":55},"Travel on your visa","\u003Cp>You can travel outside and return to Australia as many times as you want.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":13,"text":57,"block":58},"New Zealand passport holders","\u003Cp>If an immigration officer processes your clearance at our border, tell them:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>you have a temporary Partner visa\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>you do not want a Special Category visa (subclass 444)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>If you do not tell them, you might be granted a 444 visa. Grant of a subclass 444 visa will override your temporary Partner visa. This means you will not be eligible for the permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":13,"text":60,"block":61},"Prove you have a visa","\u003Cp>To prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview\">VEVO\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Australian visas are digital. We do not put a visa label in your passport. Instead, we link your digital visa record to your passport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Your digital visa record is also used by:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>airlines to check your visa before you board your flight\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Australian government agencies to check your identity and visa conditions\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>employers, banks or other registered organisations to check your visa conditions.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"id":13,"text":63,"block":64},"Working","\u003Cp>With this visa you will have full work rights and are protected by Australian workplace law. See your \u003Ca class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements\">workplace rights and entitlements\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":13,"text":66,"block":67},"Studying","\u003Cp>With this visa you will be able to study in Australia. However you will not receive any government support and any study costs will be at your own expense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":13,"text":69,"block":70},"Access Australian Government benefits","\u003Cp>You might have to wait to access certain Australian Government payments and benefits. Learn more about newly arrived residents' waiting periods from \u003Ca class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period\">Services Australia\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":13,"text":72,"block":73},"Bring a family member","\u003Cp>You cannot add family members to your visa application after we grant the Partner visa (Temporary) (subclass 820).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>To include a \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">dependent child\u003C\u002Fa> in your permanent visa application \u003Cstrong>after\u003C\u002Fstrong> we have granted you a subclass 820 visa, but \u003Cstrong>before\u003C\u002Fstrong> we have finalised your permanent \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Fpermanent-801\">Partner visa (subclass 801)\u003C\u002Fa>, your child must first apply for a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fdependent-child-445\">Dependent child visa (subclass 445)\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Once your child holds a Dependent child visa (subclass 445), you can include them in your permanent Partner visa application. Your child must be in Australia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Complete and attach to your application in ImmiAccount \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1002.pdf\">Form 1002 - Application by a subclass 445 dependent child for a permanent partner visa (279KB PDF)\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>After you have attached the form to ImmiAccount, let us know by using the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form\">Partner Processing Enquiry Form\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch4>Newborn children\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\u003Cp>If you have a baby after you have been granted this visa, you need to let us know. For more information see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby\">You had a baby\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":13,"text":75,"block":76},"Tell us if your details have changed","\u003Cp>See here for changes to your \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fcontact-details\">contact details, address\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fpassport-details\">passport\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":13,"text":78,"block":79},"Tell us if things change","\u003Cp>Tell us if things change. Things you need to let us know about include:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>changes to your relationship status\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>the birth of a child\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>any other changes relevant to your application.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>See what to do if there is a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fchange-in-situation\">change in your situation\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you do not have access to ImmiAccount you can let us know by us completing the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form\">Partner Processing Enquiry Form\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":13,"text":81,"block":82},"If your relationship ends","\u003Cp>Depending on your situation you may need to complete the Notification of Relationship Cessation form in ImmiAccount. To confirm, check \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Frelationship-ended\">Your relationship has changed\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Your online safety\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>To ensure your personal safety online we recommend that you:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>change your \u003Ca aria-label=\"ImmiAccount website - External link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa> password as soon as possible\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>do not use saved passwords to access your ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>change your email password or consider setting up a new email account.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>To see how you can increase your personal safety you can use the \u003Ca aria-label=\"eSafety Commissioner website - External link\" class=\"external\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.esafety.gov.au\u002Fkey-issues\u002Fdomestic-family-violence\u002Fonline-safety-planning\u002Fonline-safety-checklist\">eSafety Commissioner’s online safety checklist\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you do not have access to ImmiAccount, you can notify us using the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form\">Partner Processing Enquiry Form\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You may still be eligible for the permanent visa if your relationship ends or your partner dies. All information you provide is confidential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you are experiencing domestic and family violence, we may be able to help you. You may still be eligible for the grant of your permanent visa. For more information, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fdomestic-family-violence-and-your-visa\u002Ffamily-violence-provisions\">Family Violence Provisions\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":13,"text":84,"block":85},"Do not get another visa","\u003Cp>To get the permanent \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Fpermanent-801\">Partner visa (subclass 801)\u003C\u002Fa>, you must hold this subclass 820 visa or the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fdependent-child-445\">Dependent child visa (subclass 445).\u003C\u002Fa> If you are granted any other visa, you will no longer be eligible for the grant of the permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":13,"text":87,"block":88},"Gather documents for the permanent Partner visa","\u003Cp>You are eligible for consideration of a permanent Partner visa two years after you first applied for the temporary and permanent Partner visas. You can check the date you submitted your application in \u003Ca aria-label=\"ImmiAccount - external link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin\" immiaccount=\"\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>When we assess you for the permanent visa, you will need provide additional documents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>For more information see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Fpermanent-801\">Partner visa (subclass 801)\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[90,95,100,104,108,112,116,120,124,128,131,135,139],{"title":91,"criteria":92,"subTitle":93,"collapsed":94,"description":6},"Not had a visa cancelled or an application refused",[],"\u003Cp>You might not be eligible to apply for this visa if you do not hold a substantive visa and you have had a visa cancelled or refused, see \u003Ca data-getfilesize=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf\" href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf\">Limitations on applications in Australia\u003C\u002Fa> \u003Cbr \u002F>\n.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you do not hold a \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">substantive visa\u003C\u002Fa> and are eligible to apply for this visa, you must do the following: \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>Include a ‘Sponsorship for a Partner to Migrate to Australia’ online form completed by your sponsor. Your sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen. Your sponsor can lodge the form using your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa> or their own \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa> once they have your Transaction Reference Number (TRN) or Application ID.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Provide evidence to demonstrate your sponsor's status (for example, passport or birth certificate). A driver's licence or Medicare card is not sufficient evidence.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Include a minimum of two statutory declarations, each made within the last six weeks by an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen confirming that you and your sponsor are in a married or de facto relationship.\n\t\u003Cul>\n\t\t\u003Cli>The Commonwealth Statutory Declaration form is available from the \u003Ca aria-label=\"Attorney-General's Department external\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ag.gov.au\u002Flegal-system\u002Fpublications\u002Fcommonwealth-statutory-declaration-form\">Attorney-General's Department.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\t\u003Cli>Provide evidence that the declarants are Australian citizens or permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens (for example, passport or birth certificate). A driver's licence or Medicare card is not sufficient evidence.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\t\u003Cli>Form 888 ‘\u003Cem>Supporting statement in relation to a Partner or Prospective Marriage visa application’\u003C\u002Fem> is not a statutory declaration. The current and any previous versions of the Form 888 are not acceptable as they do not satisfy this requirement.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003C\u002Ful>\n\t\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>If this information is not included when you lodge your application, it may be deemed invalid.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Note\u003C\u002Fstrong>: If you do not hold a \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">substantive visa\u003C\u002Fa> at the time you apply for this visa, you will have to meet additional criteria to be granted this visa.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you want immigration assistance, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview\">Who can help with your visa application\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",true,{"title":96,"criteria":97,"subTitle":98,"collapsed":94,"description":99},"Not hold certain regional visas ",[],"\u003Cp>You might not be eligible to apply if you are the holder of certain regional visas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","\u003Cp>If you are the holder of or your last \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">substantive visa\u003C\u002Fa> was one of the following, you must have held that visa for at least two years before you can apply:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>Skilled – Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Subclass 475 (Skilled – Regional Sponsored) visa\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Subclass 487 (Skilled – Regional Sponsored) visa or\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Skilled Regional Sponsored (Provisional ) (Class SP) visa.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>If you are the holder of or your last substantive visa was one of the following, you must have held that visa for at least three years before you can apply:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)) visa or\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visa.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"title":101,"criteria":102,"subTitle":103,"collapsed":94,"description":6},"Be in Australia when you apply",[],"\u003Cp>Eligible applicants must apply for this visa in Australia. Family members who apply with you must also be in Australia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You can apply for this visa if your current or previous visa does not have a condition that prevents further stay, such as condition 8503. You might be able to request a waiver of the no further stay condition in some circumstances. A waiver must be approved before you can apply for this visa. See \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fwaivers-and-permissions\u002Fno-further-stay-waiver\">No Further stay waiver\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You need to be aware of your visa status before you apply for this visa. Use VEVO to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online\">check your visa details and conditions.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you want immigration assistance, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview\">Who can help with your visa application\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":105,"criteria":106,"subTitle":107,"collapsed":94,"description":6},"Have a sponsor",[],"\u003Cp>You and anyone who applies for the visa with you must have a sponsor when you lodge your application and when you are on this visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Your sponsor is usually your partner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>We must approve your sponsor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You cannot change your sponsor. The person who sponsors you when you apply for the visa must be the same person who sponsors you for 2 years after we grant your temporary Partner visa (subclass 820).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Your sponsor should apply to sponsor you as soon as possible after you apply for this visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Select the ‘For Sponsors’ switch at the top of this page for information about sponsorship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":109,"criteria":110,"subTitle":111,"collapsed":94,"description":6},"Prospective marriage visa holders and former holders",[],"\u003Cp>You may still be eligible for the Partner visa (Temporary) (subclass 820) and \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Fpermanent-801\">Partner visa (Permanent) (subclass 801)\u003C\u002Fa> if your relationship ends or your partner dies before you apply for this visa. All information you provide is confidential. For more information, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Frelationship-ended\">Your relationship has changed\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You will need to be in Australia and apply for the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\">Partner (subclasses 820 and 801)\u003C\u002Fa> visas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you are experiencing domestic and family violence, you may still be eligible for the temporary and permanent Partner visas. For more information, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fdomestic-family-violence-and-your-visa\u002Ffamily-violence-provisions\">Family Violence Provisions\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":113,"criteria":114,"subTitle":115,"collapsed":94,"description":6},"Be the right age",[],"\u003Cp>Married applicants must, in most cases, be 18 or older when they apply. This is because usually, you must be 18 or older to be married under Australian law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Applicants in de facto relationships must be 18 or older when they apply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":117,"criteria":118,"subTitle":119,"collapsed":94,"description":6},"Hold a substantive visa",[],"\u003Cp>If you do not hold a \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">substantive visa\u003C\u002Fa> at the time you apply for this visa and you did not previously hold a Prospective Marriage (subclass 300) visa, you must demonstrate that compelling reasons exist for the grant of a Partner visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You need to be aware of your visa status before you apply for this visa. Use VEVO to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online\">check your visa details and conditions\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you want immigration assistance, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview\">Who can help with your visa application\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":121,"criteria":122,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":123},"Meet relationship requirements",[],"\u003Cp>In most cases, you must be the \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">spouse\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">de facto\u003C\u002Fa> partner of an:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>Australian citizen\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Australian \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">permanent resident\u003C\u002Fa>, or\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">eligible New Zealand citizen\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>This applies when you make your application and when your application is being decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you are experiencing domestic and family violence, we may be able to help you. You can apply for consideration to be granted your temporary and permanent visa. For more information, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fdomestic-family-violence-and-your-visa\u002Ffamily-violence-provisions\">Family Violence Provisions\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>For more information, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fchange-in-situation\">Changes in your situation\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch4>Spouse\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\u003Cp>To be a \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">spouse\u003C\u002Fa>, you must be in a married relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch4>Forced marriage\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\u003Cp>Forced marriage is when a person (or both people) gets married without freely and fully consenting. They may be tricked, threatened or pressured into getting married, or they are incapable of understanding the nature and effect of a marriage ceremony, for reasons including age or mental capacity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Forced marriage is a crime in Australia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you or someone you know is in, or at risk of, a forced marriage you can seek help. For more information, see \u003Ca aria-label=\"Forced Marriage Attorney General's Department - External link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ag.gov.au\u002Fcrime\u002Fpeople-smuggling-and-human-trafficking\u002Fforced-marriage\">Forced marriage | Attorney-General's Department\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch4>De facto partners\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\u003Cp>To be a \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">de facto\u003C\u002Fa> partner, you must be in a de facto relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Usually you must be in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months immediately before you apply for this visa. Time spent dating or in an online relationship might not count as being in a de facto relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The 12-month requirement will not apply if you can show us compelling and compassionate circumstances exist for you to be granted the temporary Partner visa (subclass 820).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The 12-month requirement also will not apply if:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>your de facto partner holds or held a permanent humanitarian visa; and\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>your de facto relationship existed before we granted their visa; and\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>your de facto partner told us about the relationship before we granted their visa.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>It also will not apply if:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>you are in a de facto relationship with a partner who is an applicant for a permanent humanitarian visa, or\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>you have registered your relationship with an Australian State or Territory authority such as a registry of births, deaths and marriages.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"title":125,"criteria":126,"subTitle":127,"collapsed":94,"description":6},"Meet our health requirement",[],"\u003Cp>You, any members of the family unit, or dependent children who apply for the visa with you, must meet our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\">health requirement\u003C\u002Fa>. Family members who do not accompany you to Australia might also need to meet our health requirement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":129,"subTitle":130,"collapsed":94,"description":6},"Meet our character requirement","\u003Cp>You and any family members who apply for the visa with you, must meet our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter\">character requirement\u003C\u002Fa>. Family members who do not accompany you to Australia might also need to meet our character requirement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":132,"criteria":133,"subTitle":134,"collapsed":94,"description":6},"Have no debt to the Australian Government",[],"\u003Cp>If you or any family members owe the Australian government money, you or they must have paid it back or arranged to pay it back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>This may include family members who do not accompany you to Australia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":136,"criteria":137,"subTitle":138,"collapsed":94,"description":6},"Sign the Australian values statement",[],"\u003Cp>You and any family members who apply with you who are 18 years of age or older, must:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>have read, or had explained, the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values\">Life in Australia booklet\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>sign an \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values\">Australian Values Statement\u003C\u002Fa> that confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"title":140,"criteria":141,"subTitle":142,"collapsed":94,"description":6},"Best interests of the child",[],"\u003Cp>We might not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[144,154,191,199,254],{"id":145,"steps":146,"title":151,"subTitle":152,"collapsed":94,"description":6,"hasCustomButton":153,"customButtonLink":6,"customButtonText":6},1,[147],{"steps":148,"title":149,"subTitle":150,"collapsed":94,"description":6},[],"Get help with your application","\u003Cp>You can appoint anyone to receive correspondence on your behalf relating to your visa application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>To appoint someone to receive your correspondence, use \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf\">Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you need help with your application, you can appoint someone to give you immigration assistance. A person who gives you immigration assistance can:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>discuss your application with us\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>give us information\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>send and receive correspondence about your application.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>We treat any correspondence they send as if it came from you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent\">registered migration agent\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner\">legal practitioner\u003C\u002Fa>, or\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>an \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person\">exempt person\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>To appoint someone to provide immigration assistance, use \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf\">Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (225KB PDF)\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>For more information, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\">who can help you with your application\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Before you apply","\u003Cp>There are things you need to know and might need to do before you apply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",false,{"id":155,"steps":156,"title":189,"subTitle":190,"collapsed":94,"description":6,"hasCustomButton":153,"customButtonText":6,"customButtonlink":6},2,[157,161,185],{"steps":158,"title":159,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":160},[],"Identity documents","\u003Cp>Provide a birth certificate showing the names of both parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you cannot provide this, provide the identification page for one of the following:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>family book showing the names of both parents\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>identification document issued by the government\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>court-issued document that proves your identity\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>of a family census register.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Also provide:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details and issue and expiry dates\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>a national identity card, if you have one\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>proof of change of name, if applicable, such as:\n\t\u003Cul>\n\t\t\u003Cli>a marriage or divorce certificate\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\t\u003Cli>change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\t\u003Cli>documents that show other names you have been known by.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003C\u002Ful>\n\t\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"steps":162,"title":183,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":184},[163,167,171,175,179],{"steps":164,"title":165,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":166},[],"Your relationship with your partner","\u003Cp>You must provide evidence of your relationship with your \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">spouse\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">de facto\u003C\u002Fa> partner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Relationship history\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Tell us in writing about:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>how, when and where you first met\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>how the relationship developed\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>when you moved in together, got engaged or married\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>what you do together\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>time you spent apart\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>significant events in the relationship\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>your plans for the future.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Relationship documents\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you are married, provide your marriage certificate or other evidence that your marriage is valid in Australia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you are a de facto partner, you need to provide evidence of your de facto relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Evidence of your de facto relationship\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>In addition to documents proving your relationship, show us you have been in your de facto relationship for at least 12 months before you applied for this visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you haven't been with your de facto partner for 12 months, you can:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>provide evidence you have registered your relationship with an Australian State\u002FTerritory births, deaths and marriages agency or\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>tell us in writing about any compelling and compassionate circumstances for us to grant the visa.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"steps":168,"title":169,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":170},[],"Supporting evidence of the relationship","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Finances\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Evidence you and your partner share financial matters. Evidence can include:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>joint mortgage or lease documents\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>joint loan documents for major assets like homes, cars or major appliances\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>joint bank account statements\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>household bills in both names.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Your household\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Evidence you and your partner share domestic matters. Evidence can include:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>a statement about how you share housework\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>household bills in both names\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>mail or emails addressed to you both\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>documents that show joint responsibility for children\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>documents that prove your living arrangements.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Social matters\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Evidence that others know about your relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You must provide statements from 2 witnesses who:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>are 18 years old or older\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>know you and your spouse or de facto partner\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>know about your relationship.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Statements from witnesses can be done by completing \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F888.pdf\">Form 888 – Supporting statement in relation to a Partner or Prospective Marriage visa application (241KB PDF)\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If the witness is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, provide evidence of this such as a passport or birth certificate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Evidence can also include:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>joint invitations or evidence you go out together\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>proof you have friends in common\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>proof you have told government, public or commercial bodies about your relationship\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>proof you do joint sporting, cultural or social activities together\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>proof you travel together.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Commitment\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Evidence you are committed to a long-term relationship with each other. Evidence must show that you:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>have knowledge of each other’s background, family situation or other personal details\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>have combined your personal matters\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>stay in touch when apart\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>are not related by family.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>You can also provide the terms of your wills as evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":172,"title":173,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":174},[],"Former relationships","\u003Cp>If you have previously been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, provide divorce documents, death certificates, separation documents or statutory declarations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":176,"title":177,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":178},[],"Dependants under 18","\u003Cp>For each \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">dependent child\u003C\u002Fa> under 18 years old applying with you, provide:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>identity documents\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>evidence of your relationship with your dependant, like a birth or marriage certificate\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fwhat-health-examinations-you-need\">health examinations\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter\">character documents\u003C\u002Fa>, if the dependant is 16 or 17 years of age\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>adoption papers or parental court orders, if applicable\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>evidence of enrolment at school, college or university, if applicable\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>evidence of sole custody, if applicable.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Parental responsibility documents\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>has a legal right to decide where the child lives\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>is not coming to Australia with the child.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>They must complete \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf\">Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (240KB PDF)\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Include:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form, such as a passport or driver’s licence\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>adoption papers or other court documents, if applicable.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Alternatively, you can show us one of the following:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>that the laws of the child's home country allow them to leave their home country permanently.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"steps":180,"title":181,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":182},[],"Dependants over 18","\u003Cp>To include your \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">dependent child\u003C\u002Fa> who is over 18 in your visa application, they must:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>not be engaged to be married or have a spouse or de facto partner\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>be wholly or substantially dependent on you more than any other person for their basic needs of food, clothing and shelter, or\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>be unable to work to support themselves because they have a disability that totally or partially affects their bodily or mental functions. \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Provide:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>identity documents\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>documents about their other relationships, if applicable\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>health examinations\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter\">character documents\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>You must also provide evidence the child is dependent on you. This includes the following:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>evidence of your relationship with the dependent such as a birth certificate or adoption papers.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>evidence of financial dependence such as bank statements, money transfers and rent receipts.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>a completed \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf\">Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (241KB PDF)\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Prospective Marriage visa holders\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you hold or have held a Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300), you can also include \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">members of the family unit\u003C\u002Fa> who hold or have held a Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) at the time you apply for this visa. You cannot add these family members after you submit your subclass 820 application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Evidence of relationships","\u003Cp>You need to provide evidence of:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>your relationship with your partner\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>any former relationships\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>any dependants you have.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"steps":186,"title":187,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":188},[],"Prepare your documents","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Translate\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Have all documents translated into English.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Provide original and translated documents in your application. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Translators in Australia must be accredited by the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F\">National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Translators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. On each translation, they must include their:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>full name\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>address and telephone number\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>qualifications and experience in the language they are translating.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>These details must be in English.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Scan or photograph\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Scan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The scans and photos must be clear enough to read.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If a document is more than one page, save it all as one file.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You \u003Cstrong>do not\u003C\u002Fstrong> need to have any documents certified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Gather and prepare your documents","\u003Cp>You should provide all required information with your application, or as soon as possible after you apply. Applications with all required information reduce processing delays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You have the option to obtain your police certificates before you apply. However for immigration purposes, police certificates are valid for 12 months from the issue date. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If more than 15 months has passed since your National Police certificate (NPC) was issued by the Australian Federal Police (AFP), new checks will be required to progress your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Ensure that all information you provide is accurate. As a visa applicant, you must prove your identity and provide true information with your application. For more information see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information\">Providing accurate information\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Your sponsor should apply to sponsor you as soon as possible after you apply for this visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Select the ‘For Sponsors’ switch at the top of this page for information about sponsorship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Prospective marriage visa holders and former holders\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>You may still be eligible for the Partner visa (Temporary) (subclass 820) and\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Fpermanent-801\"> Partner visa (Permanent) (subclass 801)\u003C\u002Fa> if your relationship ends or your partner dies before you apply for this visa. For more information, see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Frelationship-ended\">Your relationship has changed\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you are experiencing domestic and family violence, you may still be eligible for the temporary and permanent Partner visas. For more information, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fdomestic-family-violence-and-your-visa\u002Ffamily-violence-provisions\">Family Violence Provisions\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":192,"title":197,"subTitle":198,"collapsed":94,"description":6},[193],{"steps":194,"title":195,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":196},[],"How to apply","\u003Col>\n\t\u003Cli>Login or create an \u003Ca class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Select ‘New application’.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Select ‘Family’.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Select ‘Stage 1 – Partner or Prospective Marriage Visa’.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\">Attach documents\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fhow-to-pay\">Pay the application charge\u003C\u002Fa>. We will not process your application until you pay.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Note the Transaction Reference Number (TRN). Your sponsor will need the TRN to apply for sponsorship.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\n\u003Cp>Select the ‘For Sponsors’ switch at the top of this page for information on how to apply as a sponsor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Attach a document only once, even if you are using it to show more than one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Clearly label your documents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You can attach up to 100 documents for each person on your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The attachment limit cannot be increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you reach the attachment limit for an applicant, you can attach more documents to other clients on the application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>For more information see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\">Applying online in ImmiAccount \u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Frequently asked questions\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>A list of common questions and answers is available at \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fpartner-visa-frequently-asked-questions\">Partner Visa Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Apply for the visa","\u003Cp>You must apply online and while in Australia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Using our website and protections to your privacy\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>We take our obligation to protect your privacy seriously. We provide a secure online environment, but you can do more to ensure your personal safety online:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>Make sure you give us your contact details when you apply for your visa and \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fcontact-details\">tell us if they have changed\u003C\u002Fa>. We may need to contact you directly even if you have:\n\n\t\u003Cul>\n\t\t\u003Cli>nominated your sponsor’s email address for all electronic correspondence\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\t\u003Cli>appointed your sponsor or someone else to receive your correspondence as your authorised recipient\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\t\u003Cli>appointed someone to give you immigration assistance.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003C\u002Ful>\n\t\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Protect your \u003Ca aria-label=\"ImmiAccount - External link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa>, email account and passwords. Don’t share them with anyone.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>For more information see \u003Ca aria-label=\"Home Affairs - Using our website - External link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Faccess-and-accountability\u002Fusing-our-website\u002Foverview\">Using our website\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":200,"title":252,"subTitle":253,"collapsed":94,"description":6},[201,205,209,213,217,220,224,228,232,234,237,240,244,248],{"steps":202,"title":203,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":204},[],"Be sponsored","\u003Cp>You and anyone who applies for the visa with you must have a sponsor when you lodge your application and when you are on this visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>After you apply for this visa, give your sponsor your Transaction Reference Number (TRN) or application ID. Your sponsor can then apply to sponsor you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Select the ‘For Sponsors’ switch at the top of this page for information about sponsorship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Prospective marriage visa holders and former holders\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>If your relationship ended or your partner died before you applied for this visa, you may still be eligible for the grant of your temporary and permanent Partner visas. For more information, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Frelationship-ended\">Your relationship has changed\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you are experiencing domestic and family violence, you may still be eligible for the grant of your temporary and permanent visa. For more information, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fdomestic-family-violence-and-your-visa\u002Ffamily-violence-provisions\">Family Violence Provisions\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":206,"title":207,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":208},[],"Organise health examinations","\u003Cp>You need to have health examinations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>To organise your health examinations, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fwhat-health-examinations-you-need\">What health examinations you need\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>We cannot grant you a visa unless you have a valid health assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The results of your health assessment are valid for 12 months from the time you completed your examinations. If we ask you to sign a health undertaking, this will be valid for 6 months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Before deciding when to complete your health examinations, you should refer to the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times\">Visa processing times\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>For more information on health requirements, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\">Health\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Prospective Marriage (subclass 300) visa holders\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you had health examinations for your subclass 300 visa, you might not need to have them again. We will let you know if you need them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":210,"title":211,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":212},[],"Character documents","\u003Cp>If you have spent a total of 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years (since you turned 16), you must provide an Australian police certificate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>We only accept complete disclosure National Police Certificates issued by the Australian Federal Police. We do not accept standard disclosure certificates or national police certificates issued by Australian state or territory police.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>To get an Australian police certificate see \u003Ca class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fservices\u002Fcriminal-records\u002Fnational-police-checks\">National Police Checks\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Also provide:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>a police certificate from every country where you spent a total of 12 months or more in, in the last 10 years since you turned 16\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>military service records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces of any country.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>For immigration purposes, police certificates are valid for 12 months from the issue date.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>To get an overseas police certificate, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fcontact-us\u002Foffices-and-locations\">Offices and locations\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Complete and attach to your application \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F80.pdf\">Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment (596KB PDF)\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":214,"title":215,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":216},[],"Status updates","\u003Cp>To help ensure your application is processed as quickly as possible, attach all necessary supporting documents to your application. The checklist provided on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa> will help make sure you include all required documents in your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If your application is within standard processing times, do not contact us. We cannot provide any further updates on your application's progress. You can see if we have asked for more information in your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>To see standard processing times for this visa see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times\">Global processing times\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>A list of common questions and answers is available at \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fpartner-visa-frequently-asked-questions\">Partner Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":218,"title":35,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":219},[],"\u003Cp>You can travel outside Australia and return if your current visa lets you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you hold a bridging visa see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Ftravelling-and-your-visa\u002Ftravel-on-a-bridging-visa\">Travel on a bridging visa (homeaffairs.gov.au)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you leave Australia, make sure you have a valid visa to return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":221,"title":222,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":223},[],"Biometrics","\u003Cp>You do not need to provide biometrics for this visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":225,"title":226,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":227},[],"Attach more information","\u003Cp>If you did not attach all documents when you applied, attach them in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fola\u002Fapp\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa> as soon as you can.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>We might ask you to provide more information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>For more information on attaching documents in ImmiAccount see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\">Applying online in ImmiAccount \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you are unable to upload the relevant documents to your application in ImmiAccount, you need to contact us using the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form\">Partner Processing Enquiry Form\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":229,"title":230,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":231},[],"Add family members","\u003Cp>You can add a dependent child to your application before we decide on your visa. Your child must be in Australia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Complete \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1436.pdf\">Form 1436 - Adding an additional applicant after lodgement (481KB PDF)\u003C\u002Fa> and attach it to your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fola\u002Fapp\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>After you have attached the form, let us know by using the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form\">Partner Processing Enquiry Form\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Newborn children\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you have a baby, you will need to let us know. For more information, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby\">You had a baby\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>After you have updated us in ImmiAccount, let us know by using the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form\">Partner Processing Enquiry Form\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":233,"title":75,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":76},[],{"steps":235,"title":78,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":236},[],"\u003Cp>Tell us if things change after you apply but before we have made a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Things you need to let us know about include:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>changes to your marital or de facto status\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>the birth of a child\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>any other changes relevant to your application\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>a request to withdraw your application\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>For more information, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fchange-in-situation\">Change in your situation.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you are unable to upload the relevant documents to your application in ImmiAccount, you need to contact us using the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form\">Partner Processing Enquiry Form\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":238,"title":81,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":239},[],"\u003Cp>Depending on your situation you may need to complete the Notification of Relationship Cessation form in ImmiAccount. To confirm, check \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Frelationship-ended\">Your relationship has changed\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch4>Your online safety\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\u003Cp>To ensure your personal safety online we recommend that you:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>change your \u003Ca aria-label=\"ImmiAccount - External link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa> password as soon as possible\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>do not use saved passwords to access your ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>change your email password or consider setting up a new email account.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>To see how you can increase your personal safety you can use the \u003Ca aria-label=\"eSafety Commissioner - External link\" class=\"external\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.esafety.gov.au\u002Fkey-issues\u002Fdomestic-family-violence\u002Fonline-safety-planning\u002Fonline-safety-checklist\">eSafety Commissioner’s online safety checklist\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you do not have access to ImmiAccount, you can notify us using the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form\">Partner Processing Enquiry Form\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You may still be eligible for a temporary and permanent visa if your relationship ends or your partner dies. All information you provide is confidential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you are experiencing domestic and family violence, we may be able to help you. You may still be eligible for the grant of your temporary and permanent visa. For more information, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fdomestic-family-violence-and-your-visa\u002Ffamily-violence-provisions\">Family Violence Provisions\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":241,"title":242,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":243},[],"Stay lawful","\u003Cp>Make sure you stay lawful by holding a valid visa while we process your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you held a valid \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">substantive visa\u003C\u002Fa> when you applied for your partner visa, you were granted a Bridging visa A (BVA). If your current visa expires before we decide your application, the BVA will start. You can stay in Australia on the BVA while we process your new visa application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>See what to do if your \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire\">visa has expired or is about to expire\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":245,"title":246,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":247},[],"No longer need help with your application","\u003Cp>Let us know if you no longer want someone to:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>receive your correspondence - complete \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf\">Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>provide immigration advice - complete \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf\">Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>After you have attached the form to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fola\u002Fapp\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa>, let us know by using the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form\">Partner Processing Enquiry Form\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":249,"title":250,"subTitle":6,"collapsed":94,"description":251},[],"Mistakes on your application","\u003Cp>Let us know as soon as you can if you have made a mistake on your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>For more information see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fafter-you-apply\">After you apply \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you are unable to update your application in ImmiAccount, you need to contact us using the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form\">Partner Processing Enquiry Form\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","After you apply","\u003Cp>We will let you know when we have received your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":255,"title":256,"subTitle":257,"collapsed":94,"description":258},[],"Visa outcome","\u003Cp>You can be in or outside Australia when we decide your temporary visa application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>We will let you know our decision in writing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If we grant your visa, we will tell you:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>your visa grant number\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>the date your visa starts\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>your visa conditions, if applicable.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Keep a copy of the decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If we refuse your visa, we will tell you:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>why we refused the visa\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>whether you have a right to a review of the decision.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>We will not refund the application fee if we refuse your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","\u003Cp>New step description\u003C\u002Fp>",{"percent25":260,"percent50":261,"percent75":262,"percent90":263,"percent25Text":264,"percent50Text":265,"percent75Text":266,"percent90Text":267},251,535,736,972,"8 Months","18 Months","24 Months","32 Months",[],[270,271,272,273],"live, work and study in Australia while we process your  permanent Partner visa","travel to and from Australia as many times as you want","attend free English language classes provided by the  Adult Migrant English Program  if you are eligible","apply for access to Australia’s public health care scheme,  Medicare .","familyPartner",[276,283,288],{"Onshore":277,"BasePrice":9,"StreamCode":6,"Over18Price":278,"ProductCode":279,"Under18Price":280,"SubsequentPrice":281,"NonInternetPrice":281,"VisaSubclassCode":282},"false","AUD5,860.00","1154","AUD2,935.00","N\u002FA","801",{"Onshore":277,"BasePrice":284,"StreamCode":6,"Over18Price":285,"ProductCode":286,"Under18Price":287,"SubsequentPrice":281,"NonInternetPrice":281,"VisaSubclassCode":282},"AUD1,955.00","AUD980.00","1152","AUD485.00",{"Onshore":277,"BasePrice":289,"StreamCode":6,"Over18Price":290,"ProductCode":291,"Under18Price":292,"SubsequentPrice":281,"NonInternetPrice":281,"VisaSubclassCode":282},"AUD2,475.00","AUD1,235.00","1153","AUD625.00","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Ftemporary-820","2026-08-08T22:08:57.224Z",1786354965508]