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Australia Partner visa (Permanent) (Subclass 801)

13 facts quoted from the official source

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).

Route type
Family
Can bring
dependants, children +1
from the official record
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Australian Government Debt ClearedHave no debt to the Australian government
  • Best Interests Of The ChildIf under 18, the best interests of the child should be considered
  • Genuine RelationshipContinue to be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with your sponsor
  • Health RequirementMeet our health requirement
  • Hold A Temporary Partner VisaYou must hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) or Dependent Child visa (subclass 445)
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryYou must hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) or Dependent Child visa (subclass 445)
  • Official Rights TextYou can live, work and study in Australia indefinitely; sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia; apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible.
  • Official source basisYou must hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) or Dependent Child visa (subclass 445)
  • Official StreamThe official page identifies the Partner.
  • Report summaryYou must hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) or Dependent Child visa (subclass 445)
  • Visa SubclassThe official page identifies this route as subclass 801.
Family

Who you can bring

dependantschildrenpartner
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Cost TextYou paid for this visa when you made your applications for the temporary and permanent Partner visas.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Stay TextPermanently.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the Subclass 801 to Australia?
The official source states: 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).
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants, children, partner.

Every answer is quoted from the official immi.homeaffairs.gov.au page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immi.homeaffairs.gov.auLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Australia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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