Parent Visa (Subclass 143 / 173 / 864 / 884 / 870)
Reunite with your family and live together in Australia
Overview
The Partner Visa allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia permanently.It is processed in two stages — a temporary visa followed by a permanent visa after a qualifying period.
Visa Types
🟩 Subclass 820 / 801 (Onshore Partner Visa)
Apply inside Australia if you are already in the country on a valid visa.
820: Temporary Partner Visa
801: Permanent Partner Visa
🟦 Subclass 309 / 100 (Offshore Partner Visa)
Apply outside Australia if you are currently overseas.
309: Temporary Partner Visa
100: Permanent Partner Visa
Key Benefits
Live, work, and study in Australia
Access to Medicare health benefits
Travel freely in and out of Australia
Pathway to Permanent Residency (PR) and Citizenship
Include dependent children in the same application
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for a Partner Visa, you must:
Be married or in a de facto relationship with an eligible sponsor
Prove that your relationship is genuine and ongoing
Meet health and character requirements
Provide relationship evidence (photos, joint accounts, leases, etc.)
Your sponsor must be an Australian citizen, PR, or eligible NZ citizen
Application Process
Prepare documents proving your genuine relationship
Lodge the application online via ImmiAccount
Receive temporary visa (820 or 309)
After 2 years, become eligible for permanent visa (801 or 100)
Complete final health and character checks before approval
Visa Cost & Processing Time
Application Fee: from AUD $8,850
Processing Time:
Temporary Visa: ~8–15 months
Permanent Visa: ~12–24 months
Offshore vs Onshore Application
Category | Onshore (Subclass 820/801) | Offshore (Subclass 309/100) |
Application Location | Apply inside Australia while holding a valid visa. | Apply outside Australia before entering the country. |
Stay During Processing | You can remain in Australia on a Bridging Visa while waiting for approval. | You must stay overseas until the visa is granted. |
Processing Time | Generally faster due to local case handling. | Processing time varies by region and case complexity. |
Best For | Couples already living together in Australia. | Couples currently living apart or overseas. |
Work & Study Rights | Full work and study rights after Bridging Visa activation. | Work rights begin after visa approval. |
Why Apply Through NC Migration?
At Norris Chau Migration & Education Centre, our Registered Migration Agents (MARN) carefully prepare your relationship evidence and guide you through each stage from temporary to permanent visa.We ensure your application meets the strict standards of the Department of Home Affairs.
Why Choose NC Migration
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