Depending on where you apply from, partner visas can be applied either from onshore or offshore.
- For onshore applicants- Temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820) + Permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801)
- For offshore applicants- Partner (Provisional) visa (Subclass 309) + Permanent Partner visa (Subclass 100)
Partner visas enable the spouse/ de-facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia.
First, you will be given the Temporary Partner visa (subclass 820 or 309); allowing you to stay in Australia while the Permanent Partner visa (subclass 801 or 100) is processed. To get the Permanent Partner visa:
a) Both stages of the visas are applied at the same time.
b) Upon getting the temporary visa, you will be eligible for the Permanent Partner visa (subclass 801 or subclass 100) assessment roughly two years after initial application submission; for which further documents must be sent in.

Basic rules applying to all Partner visas:
- Married applicants must be legitimately married in Australia/ legally married in the country where the marriage took place. Visa applications for a marriage that was not considered legal in the country where it took place SHALL NOT be considered under the Australian Migration Law either.
- De facto applicants must have been in a de facto relationship for a year minimum before they can apply. Nevertheless, if the case is recorded under an Australian State/Territory law, you may be eligible to apply.
The following conditions apply for this visa:
The Temporary Partner Provisional Visa allows holders to come to Australia and stay there until a decision regarding the Permanent Partner visa is reached. They can work and study in Australia; plus avail Medicare. For more details, please contact PFEC Global. We will lead you through every step of the system, making sure that you are well taken care of.