Partner visa (subclass 820 and 801)
Who it's for: For the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, applying in Australia for the temporary and permanent visas together.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 6 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Age limit: From 18
- Main fee: A$11,710
- Family can join: Some family members
- Can lead to permanent residence: Possible
- Decision time: Official processing-time tool
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | A$11,710 | — | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial · 6 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
5 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Age limitFrom 18Official wording
“Applicants in de facto relationships must be 18 or older when they apply.”
Main feeA$11,710Official wording
“Partner visa (subclass 820/801) AUD11,710.00”
Family can joinSome family membersOfficial wording
“You can include a dependent child in your application either when you lodge your visa application, or after you lodge your application but before we decide on your temporary visa.”
Can lead to permanent residencePossibleOfficial wording
“Getting this visa is the first step towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).”
Decision timeOfficial processing-time tool ↗Official wording
“This will show the processing times for recently decided applications.”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Money to show; Salary threshold; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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