who is this visa for?

This visa is for spouses of an Australian Permanent Resident or Citizen, that wish to live with their partner in Australia.


Temporary Partner Visas

The temporary Partner Visas (subclasses 820/309) are for persons who want to live in Australia with their Australian Permanent Resident or Citizen partner.


Subclass 820/309 applicants must:

  • 1. Be sponsored by their partner who is over 18 years of age and an Australian Permanent Resident or Citizen;
  • 2. Be married to their partner; or
  • 2. Have lived in a defacto relationship with their partner for a period of 12 months prior to making the application; or
  • 3. Provide evidence that they have registered their relationship with the relevant State or Territory authority.;

  • Holders of this visa, who remain in a committed relationship with their partner for a period of 2 years from the date that the temporary visa application was made, will be eligible to apply for the Permanent Partner visa.