Subclass 820 / 801 Temporary → Permanent (onshore): Complete Guide
The onshore partner pathway pairs the provisional Subclass 820 with the permanent Subclass 801, for partners applying from within Australia. It allows the applicant to live and work in Australia while the relationship is assessed.
Visa Highlights At-a-Glance
Below is a summary table representing standard processing times, statutory criteria, and typical point thresholds for Indian skilled candidates.
| Visa Metric | Details & Requirements |
|---|---|
| Visa Subclass | Subclass 820 / 801 (Temporary → Permanent (onshore)) |
| Avg. Processing Time | Indicative - verify current Months |
| Government Fees | INR Indicative - verify current AUD fee |
| English Language Min | TBD |
| Points Eligibility Bar | Min. 0 Points |
| Visa Validity | TBD |
Why Apply for this Visa Path?
- Stay onshore: remain in Australia with work rights while your application is processed.
- Pathway to PR: the 820 leads to the permanent 801.
- Continuity: no need to depart Australia during processing in most cases.
Detailed Entry Requirements
To apply under this Australia visa track from India, your credentials must fulfill the following regulatory criteria:
- 1Eligible sponsor
- 2An Australian citizen, PR or eligible NZ citizen partner.
- 3Onshore lodgement
- 4Applicant is in Australia at time of application and grant of the 820.
- 5Genuine relationship: Evidence of a genuine and continuing relationship.
Step-by-Step Filing Workflow
Every applicant from Bangalore/India follows this standardized workflow to file their visa application securely:
Check your substantive visa
Confirm lodgement eligibility based on your current onshore visa and conditions.
Assemble evidence
Document the relationship across the four assessed categories.
Lodge the 820
Submit onshore; work rights generally attach to the provisional visa.
Progress to the 801
Provide updated evidence for the permanent stage. | Senior Consultant Pro Tip Onshore timing matters: lodging on the wrong visa or after a condition bites can derail the application. We review your current visa conditions before lodging so the 820 is filed cleanly. |
Verify Australia immigration rules directly from official government sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are critical questions and details regarding target timelines and scores for this visa path.
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