Subclass 820 / 801 · Onshore · Partner Visa
Staying away from your partner due to borders and complex paperwork? Securing a dependent spouse visa on your own can be confusing. As a trusted 820 visa consultant in Dubai, our MARA-registered agents simplify the entire journey for you. We guide you at every step to make sure you join your partner in Australia ASAP.
Understanding Visa Subclass 820 Australia
Moving to a new country with your partner is a big step towards a bright future. The Temporary Partner Visa 820 allows you to live in Australia temporarily while the government reviews your long-term status. It is the first step toward gaining Australian permanent residency. As a valid visa holder, you have the right to work full-time, study, and enroll in Medicare. This pathway applies if your current visa allows an onshore application. We guide you through the combined subclass 820 and 801 process to make your transition stress-free. This pathway ensures you can maintain your career and build your daily life alongside your partner without unnecessary disruption.
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Partner Visa Application Process
From assessment to visa grant — here's how the process works.
Choose the Right Subclass to Join Your Partner in Australia
Subclass 309/100
Offshore Partner Visa
This pathway fits couples where the applicant remains overseas. You submit both stages at once from abroad, and you can enter the country once the initial permit is approved.
- The applicant must stay overseas during visa lodgement
- The temporary grant allows you to work and live locally
- One upfront payment covers both processing cycles
- Permanent status evaluation happens two years later
Subclass 820/801
Onshore Partner Visa Subclass
Designed for partners who are already together inside the country. The immigration department issues a subclass 820 bridging visa with immediate work rights while your permanent partner visa application waits for final approval.
- You must be physically inside Australia to apply
- Holds immediate working rights from day one
- The initial cost covers both processing steps
- You enter the permanent stage evaluation after two years
Subclass 300
Prospective Marriage Visa
Perfect for engaged couples where one partner lives overseas. This allows you to enter the country to wed, then apply for an onshore partner visa later at a lower cost.
- You must be engaged and planning your wedding
- Lodged from abroad before travelling to Australia
- You must marry within the given visa timeframe
- Apply onshore later under relaxed visa conditions
Why Choose Commonwealth Migration Group
Partner visa applications are among the most personal and complex in the Australian immigration system. Here is why couples across the UAE trust CMG to handle theirs.
Our MARA-registered agents understand how emotional and stressful partner visa applications can be. We handle every legal detail so you can focus on your relationship and your future together.
We have reunited hundreds of couples through the onshore partner visa pathway. Our experience means your application is structured correctly, reducing the risk of delays or requests for more information.
We manage every document, statutory declaration, and government correspondence on your behalf. From lodgement of the 820 through to the final 801 permanent grant, CMG is with you every step.
Proving a genuine relationship to the Department of Home Affairs requires the right evidence. We guide you through exactly what to submit so your file tells a clear and compelling story.
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