It allows the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia temporarily. The subclass 820 visa is the first stage of the two-stage Partner visa process, with the second stage being the Partner visa (subclass 801), which is a permanent visa.
The Partner visa (subclass 820) is designed for individuals who are in a genuine and ongoing de facto relationship or a legal marriage with an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. This visa allows the applicant to live, work, and study in Australia while their permanent Partner visa application is being processed.
To be eligible for the Partner visa (subclass 820), applicants must meet certain criteria and provide evidence to demonstrate their relationship is genuine and committed. This includes providing documentation such as joint financial commitments, shared household responsibilities, and evidence of social and domestic activities together.
Key Eligibility Criteria:
Genuine Relationship: You must be in a genuine and ongoing relationship as either a spouse or de facto partner with an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Sponsorship: Your spouse or de facto partner must be willing to sponsor you for the visa application and provide support and assurance to the Australian government regarding your relationship.
Onshore Application: You need to be in Australia when you apply for the visa, and your application will be processed while you are in the country. Additionally, any family members applying with you must also be in Australia.