Partner & family · 820/801 · 309/100 · Parent · Child

Partner and family visas

Bring your partner, parents or children to Australia. We prepare clear, well evidenced applications for families onshore and offshore.

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Reviewed by Vineet Sethia, Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2217785) · Updated November 2026. General information only, not migration advice.

In short

Partner visas are for the married or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens. You apply for the temporary and permanent stages together and pay once: from AUD 11,710 for most applicants (from 1 July 2026). The temporary visa lets you stay until the permanent stage is decided, which is assessed from 2 years after you applied. You apply for the onshore 820/801 in Australia, or the offshore 309/100 outside Australia.

Partner onshore: 820 → 801
Partner offshore: 309 → 100
Gov. fee from: AUD 11,710 (most applicants)
Permanent stage: Assessed 2 years after applying

Family visas we handle

820/801Onshore

Partner visa (onshore)

For married or de facto partners applying from inside Australia. You must be in Australia when you apply. The temporary 820 lets you stay until the permanent 801 is decided.

Government fee from AUD 11,710 for most applicants, covering both stages
From AUD 1,955 for Prospective Marriage (subclass 300) holders
The 801 is assessed from 2 years after you applied
Genuine and continuing relationship, with evidence of finances, household, social life and commitment

Leads to PR

309/100Offshore

Partner visa (offshore)

For partners applying from outside Australia. The provisional 309 comes first, then the permanent 100.

You can travel to Australia once the 309 is granted
Same relationship requirements as onshore
Prospective marriage options are also available

Leads to PR

ParentVisas

Parent visas

For parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens.

Contributory visas: higher cost, shorter wait
Non contributory visas: lower cost, very long wait
Usually the balance of family test applies

Permanent

ChildVisas

Child visas

For dependent children of Australian citizens, permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens.

Onshore and offshore options
Adopted and dependent children may also be eligible

Permanent

How we help

What Siva Visa does for you

All advice and every application is handled by a MARA registered agent, with a fixed fee agreed in writing.

Pathway check

We confirm the right family visa and timing for your situation.

Evidence plan

We tell you exactly which documents prove your relationship and how to organise them.

Lodgement and follow up

We lodge a decision ready application and handle requests from Home Affairs.

Visa approvals

Our recent wins

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Visa grant letter for Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186, personal details blurred

10 OCT 2026

Australian Visa Grant · Subclass 186

Visa: Employer Nomination Scheme (186)
Outcome: Visa granted · Permanent residency

Nomination approval letter for Employer Nomination Scheme, personal details blurred

9 SEP 2026

Nomination Approval · Subclass 186

Visa: ENS nomination, Direct Entry
Outcome: Nomination approved

Visa grant letter for Visitor visa subclass 600, personal details blurred

8 SEP 2026

Australian Visa Grant · Subclass 600

Visa: Visitor visa, Tourist stream
Outcome: Granted · 3 months, multiple entries

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for a partner visa?

Married or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens, who are in a genuine and continuing relationship.

What is the difference between the 820/801 and 309/100?

Both are partner visas processed in two stages. The 820/801 is applied for in Australia and the 309/100 outside Australia.

How long does a partner visa take?

Processing times vary and can be longer than expected. The permanent stage is assessed from 2 years after you applied. Applications are processed under Ministerial Direction 117, and we check the current official processing times for you at the consultation.

How much does a partner visa cost?

From 1 July 2026 the government fee for the onshore 820/801 starts from AUD 11,710 for most applicants, paid once for both stages, or from AUD 1,955 for Prospective Marriage visa holders. Concessions apply in limited circumstances.

Can my parents move to Australia?

Parent visas exist in contributory and non contributory streams. Contributory visas cost more but are processed faster; non contributory visas have very long waiting times.

Do I need a migration agent for a partner visa?

It isn't mandatory, but partner visas depend heavily on evidence. A registered migration agent helps you present a complete, consistent application.

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