The Partner visa (Permanent) is a permanent visa for the onshore partner of an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia. Under this visa, you can live in Australia as a permanent resident and pursue education or work full-time. Moreover, you can avail of the public health care scheme, Medicare.

Eligibility Requirements:

To apply for a Partner visa (Permanent), you must hold a Partner visa (Permanent) (Subclass 801) or Dependent Child visa (subclass 445). In addition, you must be a legally wedded partner or spouse of an Australian citizen or a permanent resident.

  • Meet visa requirements
  • Continue to meet relationship requirements
  • Have no debt to the Australian government
  • Should apply for subclass 820 for the dependent child
  • Must inform about the newborn baby before the application is settled

Stay:

Permanent

Benefits:

  • Stay in Australia as a permanent resident
  • Work full time and study in Australia
  • Attend free English language classes
  • Apply public health care scheme, Medicare
  • Sponsor eligible family members to Australia
  • Can include family members while applying
  • Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want
  • Your working rights are protected by Australian workplace law
  • Apply for Australian citizenship