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Partner Visa Application Timeline and Process

By Maleesha Thawalampola
Aug 27, 2025
2 min read
Partner Visa Application Process

Applying for an Australian Partner Visa can feel overwhelming, but the process is straightforward when you understand each step. This guide highlights the essential requirements, timelines, and stages you need to know:

Application Stages

  • Temporary partner visa (subclass 820/309)

  • Permanent partner visa (subclass 801/100)

Eligibility Requirements

To apply, you must:

  • Be in a genuine, ongoing marriage or de-facto relationship

  • Provide evidence of shared financial, household, social, and long-term commitment

  • Meet health and character requirements

  • Have an approved sponsor

3. Partner Visa Process (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Prepare Documents
Collect identity documents, relationship evidence, police checks, and health insurance details.

Step 2: Lodge the Application Online
Submit the combined application for both temporary and permanent stages. Onshore applicants receive a bridging visa.

Step 3: Temporary Visa Decision

  • Subclass 820 (onshore) or Subclass 309 (offshore) is granted once initial assessment is complete.

Step 4: Permanent Visa Assessment
Around two years after lodgement, the Department assesses the relationship again for the permanent visa (801/100).

4. Processing Times (2025)

Processing times vary by case complexity. Current approximate timelines:

  • Temporary Partner Visa (820/309): 10–24 months

  • Permanent Partner Visa (801/100): 2 years after lodgement

5. Key Documents Required

  • Passport and identity documents

  • Marriage certificate or de-facto evidence

  • Shared financial records (bank statements, bills, lease)

  • Social evidence (photos, travel history, communication)

  • Form 888 statutory declarations

  • Police clearances and medical exams

6. Important Tips for a Smooth Application

  • Upload complete documents, maintain consistent relationship evidence, keep your communication and financial records updated, and ensure both applicant and sponsor meet character requirements.

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Maleesha Thawalampola

August 27, 2025

2 minutes

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