The onshore partner pathway: apply and stay in Australia while it is processed.
The 820/801 is for partners already in Australia. You are granted the temporary 820 first and the permanent 801 once the relationship and time requirements are met.
Partner visa processing times vary with the strength of the application and current Department workloads. Well-prepared applications with strong relationship evidence tend to move more smoothly. We help you assemble that evidence from the start.
Yes. The onshore 820/801 partner visa lets you apply and remain in Australia while it is processed, usually on a bridging visa. The offshore 309/100 is for partners outside Australia.
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