801 Partner Visa
The Subclass 801 Partner visa grants permanent residency to the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Who is the 801 Visa for?
The Subclass 801 Partner visa is for people who hold a Subclass 820 temporary Partner visa and want to become a permanent resident of Australia.
It is for applicants who:
- Are the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
- Continue to be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with their partner
- Have met the requirements for the permanent stage of the Partner visa process
The Subclass 801 visa is the second (permanent) stage of the onshore Partner visa pathway.
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Subclass 801 Visa Benefits
- Become a permanent resident of Australia
- Live, work and study in Australia permanently
- Enrol in Medicare, Australia’s public health care system
- Travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date of grant
- Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible
- Sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence
How We Can Help You
- Review your eligibility for the permanent stage of the Partner visa
- Advise on updated relationship evidence required for the Subclass 801 assessment
- Prepare and organise supporting documents to meet Home Affairs requirements
- Assist with responding to requests for further information
- Manage communication with the Department of Home Affairs on your behalf
- Guide you through the process until a decision is made
Step by Step
Our Process
1. Free Eligibility Check
Complete our short questionnaire and attach your resume (or provide a summary of qualifications and work experience).
Within 48 working hours, we will provide a free written assessment of Visa options.
2. Online Consultation
Book a 75–90 minute paid online consultation to explore your visa options and get answers to all your questions.
3. Visa Application
Once you decide to proceed, we will handle the preparation and processing of your visa application.
About Our Strategy Consultation
If your initial FREE assessment is evaluated as positive you will qualify for a Strategy Consultation with one of our registered migration agents.
The Strategy Consult is:
A professional assessment by a registered migration agent
A review of your most realistic visa pathways
An explanation of timelines, risks, and trade-offs
Guidance before you invest significant time or money
The Consult is NOT:
A guarantee of eligibility or visa approval
A sales call
Generalised or automated advice
People seeking guarantees
(This saves everyone time)
Why IMMagine Immigration
35 years of experience in the migration industry
Fixed fees
Government registered/licensed migration agents with offices in Melbourne (Australia) and Auckland (New Zealand)
Success oriented fee structure with instalments paid on reaching milestones in the process.
Your Jounrey from Assessment to Grant
The 801 Visa Application
1) Hold a Subclass 820 visa
You must first be granted the temporary Subclass 820 Partner visa.
2) Provide updated relationship evidence
Around two years after your initial application, submit evidence that your relationship is genuine and continuing.
3) Await decision
The Department assesses your eligibility for permanent residence and notifies you of the outcome.
Alternative Visas
If the Subclass 801 visa is not suitable for your situation, you may consider other partner visa pathways:
Subclass 309/100 Partner visa (offshore)
For applicants who apply from outside Australia. The Subclass 309 is the temporary stage, leading to the Subclass 100 permanent Partner visa.
Prospective Marriage visa (Subclass 300)
For people outside Australia who are engaged to an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. This visa allows you to travel to Australia, marry your partner, and then apply for the Subclass 820/801 Partner visa.
The right option depends on whether you are applying from inside or outside Australia and your relationship status.
Frequently Asked Questions
- AUD 8,850 government visa application charge (covers both the temporary Subclass 820 and permanent Subclass 801 stages).
- This does not include migration agent, medical, police check or other professional fees.
- The amount payable is the fee in place at the time you lodge your application.
Yes. As a permanent resident, you can live and work in Australia without restriction.
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