This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia permanently. It is usually only for people who currently hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820).
OVERVIEW
With this visa you can
- stay in Australia indefinitely
- work in Australia
- study in Australia
- enroll in Australia’s public healthcare scheme, Medicare
- sponsor your family members to come to Australia
- travel to and from Australia for 5 years
- if eligible, attend free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program
- if eligible, apply for Australian citizenship
Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
You can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant this visa. This is as long as the travel facility on this visa remains valid.
How long you can stay
This is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.
You become a permanent resident on the day the visa is granted.
ELIGIBILITY
Have this visa
Usually, you must hold a Partner visa (subclass 820) or Dependent Child visa (subclass 445).
Meet relationship requirements
You must still be in a relationship with your spouse or de facto partner.
See the subclass 820 visa for more information on married and de facto applicants.
You must usually continue to be sponsored.
You might still be eligible for the permanent visa if your relationship breaks down or if your sponsor dies after we have granted the temporary visa but while we are still considering the permanent visa.
Best interests of the child
We might not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.
DOCUMENTATION
You must
- hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820)
- in most cases, continue to be in a married or de facto relationship with your sponsor
Prove you have a visa
To prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use VEVO
Request your international movement records to get proof of your travel in and out of Australia.
Tell us if things change
Let us know if you get a new passport.