Partner visa (subclass 801, onshore permanent)
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Partner visa (subclass 801, onshore permanent)
Partner visa (subclass 801, onshore permanent)
Australia · Family
What it is
Permanent partner visa following 820, typically granted 2 years after the original application unless an exception applies.
Key facts
- Category
- Family
- Duration
- Permanent
- Application fee
- See official page for current application charge
- Processing time
- See official page for current processing times
- Extendable
- No
- Path to permanent residence
- Direct route
- Dependants
- Yes
- 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.
Key requirements
- Hold or held an 820 partner visa
- Continuing genuine relationship with sponsor
- Meet health and character requirements
Working on this visa
full
Bringing family
A dependent child is normally included at the 820 stage; to add at 801 the child must hold a Dependent Child visa (445). Cannot add family after grant.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 25 July 2026.