Partner visa (Temporary) SC820

This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia temporarily. Getting this visa is the first step towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).

To be eligible for student visa, the applicant must

• be in a genuine relationship with your spouse or de facto partner who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
• have your spouse or de facto partner sponsor you
• be in Australia when you apply for this visa and when we decide your temporary visa application. Family who applies with you must also be in Australia.
• not had a visa cancelled or an application refused
• not hold certain regional visas
• be in Australia when you apply
• have a sponsor
• be the right age
• meet relationship requirements
• meet our health requirement
• meet our character requirement
• have no debt to the Australian Government
• best interests of the child.
• You must be in Australia when you apply and when we make a decision on your temporary visa application. Family who applies with you must also be in Australia.
• Be of the right age
• Meet relationship requirements

• stay in Australia
• work in Australia
• study in Australia
• travel to and from Australia as many times as you want
• attend free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program if you are eligible.
• apply for access to Australia’s public health care scheme, Medicare.
• live, work and study in Australia while DoHA process your permanent Partner visa
• travel to and from Australia as many times as you want
• attend free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program if you are eligible
• You and your dependants must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.
• Bring a family member