What are the minimum requirements for an Australia Partner Visa?

What are the minimum requirements for an Australia Partner Visa?

To be eligible for an Australia Partner Visa, you must meet the age requirements, be the spouse or partner of an eligible sponsor, and fulfill the Australian requirements for health and character.
 

You must be above 18 years old and be sponsored by a spouse or partner who is a lawful  citizen or permanent resident of Australia or an eligible New Zealand citizen to apply for the Australia Partner Visa (subclass 820).
 

 

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Requirements for an Australian Partner Visa

Detailed information about the requirements for Australia's Partner Visa is given below. You must be:

• Above 18 years of age
• In an ongoing and genuine relationship with your sponsor
• Meet the health and character requirements specified by the Australian government
• Apply for the 820 visa within Australia

Requirements for the sponsor

The sponsor must be an Australian Citizen, an Australian PR holder, or an eligible citizen of New Zealand.

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What is the Australia Partner visa (subclass 820 and subclass 801)?

The partner visa Australia subclass 820 and the permanent partner visa subclass 801 are issued to foreign nationals in a committed and genuine relationship with an Australian PR holder, Australian citizen, or eligible citizen of New Zealand.
 

After fulfilling the eligibility conditions, you can apply for an Australia permanent partner visa (801) or a temporary partner visa (820). The 801 visa grants you Australia PR or permanent residency.
 

You must be in Australia while applying for and obtaining the 820 visa.
 

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Documents required to apply for an Australia Partner Visa

The documents needed to apply for a Partner Visa of Australia are given below. You must have:

• A valid passport
• Evidence of ties with the primary visa holder
• Proof of genuine and existing relationship
• Character certificate
• Health certificate
• Police Clearance certificate
• Duly filled Form 80

Sponsor's documents

• Duly filled Form 40SP
• Evidence of Australian Citizenship or PR
• A comprehensive financial plan for residing in Australia

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Processing cost for an Australia Partner Visa

The processing fee or cost of an Australian Partner Visa is AUD 9,095.
 

Processing time for an Australian Partner Visa

The Australian Partner Visa has a processing time ranging from 12 to 27 months.
 

Steps to Apply for the Australia Partner Visa

The detailed procedure to apply for the Australian Partner visa is given below.

Step 1: Assess your eligibility for the Partner Visa of Australia.

Step 2: Organize the documents required for the visa application.

Step 3: Submit the duly filled Partner Visa application form.

Step 4: Wait for the decision.

Step 5: Obtain your Partner Visa of Australia.
 

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