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SUBCLASS 820 – PARTNER VISA

This visa lets the De Facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia. Getting this visa is the first step towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).


Our Immigration Lawyers and Registered Migration Agents are experts in Subclass 820 Visa. Our team can assess your circumstances and let you know if this visa is the right pathway for you. We can point out the weaknesses of your case and assist you with making a strong and decision ready application. Our average processing time is much lower than the Department’s average processing time. We always ensure that our client’s subclass 820 is lodged validly and in order for them to be entitled to a Bridging Visa A (BVA).


Do not risk visa refusal and save yourself time and money by seeking professional help from our team. We have a dedicated and talented Partner Visa Team at Gold Migration Lawyers with significant amount of experience in subclass 820 visa. We have managed to assist people in various circumstances and we have the experience and expertise to provide accurate and reliable advice.


If you have not lived together for 12 months and think that you are not eligible to apply, think again! Our Lawyers have assisted hundreds of applicants who had not lived together with their partners for 12 months.

Seeking professional help is highly recommended as Department’s Partner Visa Case officers cannot provide advice and if any errors are made during the application process or even after visa lodgement, there will be a high chance of visa refusal.


Gold Migration Lawyer’s Subclass 820 Checklist

Our Subclass 820 Visa Checklist is 13 pages long. We are extremely proud of our checklist and have ensured that every aspect of the legal requirements have been covered in order for our clients to make a valid 820 visa application. Our checklist will guide and will let you know what documents you need to provide, what actions you need to take to make your case stronger and when you should apply for the visa. We have provided detailed instructions to make the process easier for our clients.


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KEY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be in a genuine relationship with your spouse or de facto partner who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
  • Have sufficient and comprehensive evidence to support your claims
  • Be in Australia at the time of application and decision
  • Not had a visa cancelled or an application refused
  • Meet De facto or marriage requirements
  • Meet the 12-month requirement (De Facto only), unless eligible for it to be waived
  • Have an eligible sponsor who is not barred to sponsor you
  • Meet Australia’s Health & Character requirements
  • Satisfy all other visa requirements
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BENEFITS

  • Stay in Australia while the Department processes your permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) application
  • Work and study in Australia
  • Enrol in Australia’s public health care scheme (Medicare)
  • Attend free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program

COST

The visa costs AUD8,850 for the main applicant. AUD1,475 for Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) holders.

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Helping People Just Like You

What matters to us most is what our clients have to say about their experience once everything has been resolved. Below are some of the messages we have received from people we’ve represented.

Stephen Schwartz
Stephen S.
My experience with Walt, Joshua and team were nothing short of seamless. From the moment we stepped into Golds offices we were put at ease given that we were concerned both about timing and process of this visa. Walt and Joshua were completely available to us at a moments notice, often responding to any question or concern we had within the hour. The difficult and stressful application process was made all the more easy working with them and we got results in record time - 4 months from the day we hired them!In all honesty I couldn't recommend their expert advice or services enough, you definitely get what you pay for.Thanks Walt!read more
Alsa Shafi
Alsa S.
Very professional and always reachable.Friendly and brief with explaining things in regards to application.I would recommend Juliana aywaz in gold immigration. Thank u again for everything
sammie sammie
sammie S.
Highly highly recommend gold migration lawyers . Helped me from day 1 to day of PR . Special mentions Walt , I could have not do this without you . You are the great walt , I am so so grateful to you . Best regards xSim
Vishva Patel
Vishva P.
The migration is the best consultancy also Jay Khut find best option for student thank you
Gobernadorcillo Zamora
Gobernadorcillo Z.
VISA APPROVED IN 3 MONTHS!I recently had the pleasure of working with Gold Migration Lawyers for my fiancé visa application, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with their service. From the very beginning, their team was incredibly supportive and professional, guiding me through every step of the process with ease.Special thanks to Saleh El Kheir and Juliana Aywaz, who directly assisted us. Their expertise and dedication were evident throughout, providing clear recommendations and actionable steps to fast-track the application.The standout was the swift processing and approval of my application. Their diligent work made the process much faster than usual, which was a huge relief for us.I highly recommend Gold Migration Lawyers to anyone in need of immigration assistance. Their dedication and efficiency are truly commendable!read more
Antonia Ludwig
Antonia L.
Thank you to Noor and Justin for helping with the spouse visa application which was granted in just under 6 months. They were both very helpful and ensured we had the right documentation for smooth processing.
Kayla Summers
Kayla S.
Walt at Gold Migration is an absolute star. He was consistently kind, provided easy to understand information and direction, and secured our partner visa within 8 months! Walt was always friendly on calls, available when we needed him and reassured us throughout the journey. 10/10 would recommend.read more
Leona A. Macfarlane
Leona A. M.
I contacted Gold Migration Lawyer in April this year (2024). On 30 August 2024 we received the fantastic news that our visas have been double granted. This is life changing for my partner. I would like to express our sincerest gratitude for the extraordinary time and work Gold Migration lawyers have done for us both (and a special shout out to our amazing lawyer Oliver Christiansen who helped make this possible with his support, expertise and professionalism, James Scott (our very first point of contact) and Aileen Chour-our last & bearer of great news). The professionalism, a friendly voice at the other end of the telephone line, the guidance and expert advice given was exceptionally outstanding and beyond words. Highly recommended without a doubt. Dreams do come true! Thank you for changing our lives Gold Migration Lawyers. Henry & Leonaread more
Jaanika K
Jaanika K
We contacted Gold migration lawyers before applying for a partner visa. Walt made us feel confident with the service they provide so we hired them and no regrets - Walt was very quick to respond to any questions we had and provided us with the best service we could’ve wished for. I do recommend gold migration lawyers (and Walt) if you’re looking for one!read more

frequently asked questions

In what location should I be to be able to apply for a Partner (subclass 820) Visa?

You must be onshore (inside Australia), but not in Immigration clearance/detention.

Can I apply for a Partner Visa if I currently don’t hold an Australian Visa?

If you satisfy Schedule 3 of the Migration Regulations 1994, then you will be able to. In simpler terms, compelling reasons must exist and thoroughly explained to the Department of Home Affairs.

Can I apply for an Partner (subclass 820) Visa if we haven’t been living together for at least 12 months?

Yes, you can. If you register your domestic relationship with the Australian State or Territory you live in. Some exemptions apply.

Can I include my children in my Partner Visa application?

Yes, you can, as long as they are dependent on you. If your children are over 18 years old, they need to be fully financially dependent on you.

Once granted, can I work in Australia?

Yes, Partner Visa holders have full work rights in Australia.

What is the pathway to Permanent Residency with this visa?

In some cases, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) may approve the Permanent Residency stage at the same time as the subclass 820 visa. If the DHA does not, you will be able to provide further information for the Permanent Partner (subclass 801) visa exactly 2 years after your original Partner Visa lodgement, as long as your Partner Visa has been granted.