Australia provides a wide range of family and partner visas, which will reunite loved ones and facilitate permanent residency for parents and partners who are eligible. Understanding the different visa subclasses, eligibility, and processing times is important. This applies to all the visa types. Croyez Immigration specialises in guiding applicants through the complexities of the Partner Visa 820, Partner Visa 801, and various Contributory Parent Visas, including Subclass 143 and Subclass 864.

This page will elaborate on the application process, eligibility and processing time for the Australia partner and parent visa.

Partner Visas in Australia

An individual will be eligible to apply for a partner visa if they are in a relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. This visa allows partners to live, work in Australia and study in Australia, providing a pathway to PR.

Subclass 820: Partner Visa (Temporary)

The Partner Visa 820 is the first step towards permanent residency for de facto partners or spouses of Australian citizens or permanent residents. The subclass 820 is a temporary visa which allows the applicants to live in Australia and become eligible for a permanent partner visa.

Eligibility Criteria for Partner Visa 820

• The applicant should be in a current and genuine relationship with their spouse, who is the sponsor.
• The applicant and the sponsor should be either in a legal relationship or a de facto relationship.
• The sponsor should be an Australian citizen, an eligible New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident.
• If the applicant is applying as a de facto partner, the sponsor and the applicant should have been in a relationship for at least 12 months before applying. This can be negotiated unless there are some exceptional circumstances.

Processing Time for Partner Visa 820

The Partner Visa 820 processing time varies based on the circumstances of each client. On an average, it can take 12 to 24 months. Some times, the need for additional documentation requests, background checks and the completeness of the application can affect the processing time.

Subclass 801: Partner Visa (Permanent)

Once an applicant is given the subclass 820 partner visa, they can apply for a permanent partner visa subclass 801 after two years. An important criterion is that they should meet the relationship requirements. This visa provides the applicant with permanent residency in Australia.

Eligibility Criteria for Partner Visa 801

• The applicant should hold the subclass 820 visa for at least two years.
• The applicant should have an ongoing and genuine relationship with the sponsor.
• Documents proving the shared financial and social responsibilities will be required.
• Applicants will be eligible to apply under subclass 801 even if the relationship has ended due to domestic violence or the death of the sponsor.

Processing Time for Partner Visa 801

The processing time usually varies based on the profile of the client. The typical processing time for this visa is 12 to 18 months.

Contributory Parent Visas in Australia

The parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents can benefit from the Contributory Parent Visas. The application fees of this visa type are usually higher, but it provides a faster pathway to permanent residency when compared to the non-contributory parent visas.

Subclass 143: Contributory Parent Visa

Subclass 143 is a permanent residency visa for parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents. This visa provides a quicker processing time when compared to non-contributory parent visas. This visa has a higher application fee.

Subclass 864: Contributory Aged Parent Visa

The contributory aged parents visa subclass 864 is specially designed for aged parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents. This visa provides a faster pathway to permanent residency compared to non-contributory parent visas.

Eligibility Criteria for Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864) and Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143)

• The applicant should meet the age requirements for the Australian Age Pension.. This is currently around 67 years old.
• The applicant should also pass the balance of family test.
• The sponsor should assure support.
• For priority processing, the visa application charge is higher.

Processing Time for Subclass 143 and 864

The visa processing time for both the subclasses 143 and 864 is around 6 to 8 years. This time depends on the number of appointments and the visa allocations.