Partner (Temporary) visa (subclass 820, onshore)
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Partner (Temporary) visa (subclass 820, onshore)
Partner (Temporary) visa (subclass 820, onshore)
Australia · Family
What it is
Temporary partner visa for spouses or de facto partners applying from inside Australia. Pathway to permanent 801.
Key facts
- Category
- Family
- Duration
- Temporary until 801 is decided
- Processing time
- See official page for current processing times
- Extendable
- No
- Path to permanent residence
- Indirect route
- Dependants
- Yes
- Age
- 18 or over
- How to apply
- Online
- Health insurance
- Not required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee
- AUD 11,710
Key requirements
- Married to or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, PR, or eligible NZ citizen
- Sponsor must be approved
- Genuine and continuing relationship
- Apply from inside Australia and hold a substantive visa
- Meet health and character requirements
Working on this visa
full
Bringing family
Can include a dependent child when lodging or before the temporary-visa decision.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 25 July 2026.