Partner Visa Subclass 801 (Permanent)

The Partner Visa Subclass 801 is a permanent visa that allows applicants already in Australia to continue living with their eligible partner on a long-term basis. It is usually granted after holding the temporary Partner Visa Subclass 820 and confirming that the relationship remains genuine and ongoing.

This visa provides long-term security, stability, and the freedom to build a future together in Australia.

At Terranova Migration Services, we guide couples through the permanent stage of the partner visa process with precision and care, ensuring your application meets all legal and evidentiary requirements.

What the Subclass 801 Visa Allows You to Do
Holders of the Partner Visa Subclass 801 can:

  • Live permanently in Australia
  • Remain with their partner without visa restrictions
  • Work and study in Australia without limitation
  • Travel freely in and out of Australia
  • Access Medicare and Australia’s public healthcare system
  • Progress towards Australian citizenship, subject to eligibility

Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Partner Visa Subclass 801, you must:

  • Hold a valid Partner Visa Subclass 820
  • Continue to be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with your partner
  • Be in Australia at the time of application and visa grant
  • Meet all health and character requirements

Sponsorship Criteria
Your partner must:

  • Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
  • Be willing and eligible to sponsor you
  • Meet sponsorship obligations under Australian migration law

Applicants must also have no outstanding debts to the Australian Government. Previous visa refusals or cancellations may affect eligibility and require careful professional assessment.

Supporting Evidence
A strong Subclass 801 application requires updated evidence confirming that the relationship has continued since the grant of the Subclass 820 visa. This may include:

  • Joint financial arrangements
  • Shared household evidence
  • Social recognition of the relationship
  • Personal statements confirming mutual commitment

Terranova Migration Services ensures your supporting evidence is clearly structured, legally compliant, and professionally presented.

Processing Time
Processing times for the Partner Visa Subclass 801 vary depending on individual circumstances, application quality, and current Department of Home Affairs workloads. Each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis.

For current indicative processing timeframes, professional advice is recommended.

Why Choose Terranova Migration Services?
Partner visa applications are relationship-based and require detailed evidence, careful timing, and strict legal compliance. At Terranova Migration Services, we provide:

  • Strategic assessment of eligibility
  • Clear guidance on relationship evidence
  • Accurate and compliant visa lodgement
  • Ongoing support until a final visa decision

Speak with Terranova Migration Services today to ensure your Partner Visa Subclass 801 application is prepared with confidence, clarity, and professionalism.