This blog discusses different partner visas for Australian immigration.
Onshore Temporary Partner Visa Subclass 820
The spouse or partner of an eligible New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or citizen can come to live in Australia temporarily via subclass 820 visa. Interestingly, one can also include their family members in the application for subclass 820 visa.
Subclass 820 visa holders are allowed to remain in Australia until the approval of their permanent partner visa application. They may also withdraw their application.
Subclass 820 visa holders enjoy the following perks;
– Live and seek employment in Australia
– Pursue education in Australia
– Travel to and from Australia anytime
– Take free English language classes offered by the Adult Migrant English Program, provided they are eligible
– Submit an application to access Medicare
Onshore Permanent Partner Visa Subclass 801
The spouse or partner of an eligible New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or citizen can live in Australia permanently visa subclass 801 visa. Usually, it is issued to the holders of a temporary partner visa.
Let’s look at the permissions granted to a subclass 801 visa holder;
– Live in Australia as a permanent resident
– Seek employment and pursue education in Australia
– Access Medicare
– Sponsor family members for Australian visas and immigration
– Visit Australia and travel to other countries from there
– Attend English language classes offered free of cost by the Adult Migrant English Program
– Submit an application for Australian citizenship, if applicable
Offshore Partner (Provisional) Visa Subclass 309
For starters, this is another visa subclass through which the spouse or partner of an eligible New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or citizen can stay in Australia temporarily. Obtaining subclass 309 visa puts you on the track to a permanent partner visa subclass 100.
In addition, subclass 309 visa holders are allowed to live, study, and work in Australia as their permanent partner visa awaits processing. They may also travel to and from Australia as preferred. Plus, these visa holders can attend free English language classes offered by the Adult Migrant English Program if they are eligible. Lastly, subclass 309 visa holders may apply to gain access to Medicare.
Offshore Partner (Migrant) Visa Subclass 100
Subclass 100 visa holders can live in Australia permanently. It is a feasible option for the spouse or partner of an eligible New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or citizen interested in visiting Australia. This visa is mostly issued to temporary partner subclass 309 visa holders.
The perks enjoyed by subclass 100 visa holders are the same as subclass 309 visa, with the exception of the following;
– Live, work, and pursue education in Australia indefinitely
– Sponsor eligible family members for Australian visas and immigration
– Submit an application for Australian citizenship.
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