Partner visa (onshore) (subclass 820 / 801) document checklist
Temporary (820) and permanent (801) stages for the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, applying in Australia.
Identity (820 stage)
- Birth certificate showing the names of both parents, or the identification page of a family book, government-issued identity document, court-issued identity document or family census register
- Pages of the current passport showing the photo, personal details and issue and expiry dates
Relationship evidence (820 stage)
- Evidence of the relationship with the partner
- Evidence of any former relationships
- Evidence of any dependants
Permanent stage (801)
- Pages of the most recent passport
- Current Australian police certificate if one was not attached to the 820 application, or a new one if the previous certificate has expired
- Evidence the applicant continues to be the spouse or de facto partner of the same sponsor
- For family members holding a subclass 820 or 445 visa: passport, documents showing changes to their situation, and police certificates for dependants 16 or older where applicable
- Notice of any changes (marital or de facto status, birth of a child, or other relevant changes)
- Sponsorship requirements and family violence provisions are on the official page.