820 Visa Processing Time: What To Expect And How To Prepare

The 820 Visa allows partners of Australian Citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia. it comes under a type of Spouse Visa. Understanding the processing time for this visa is crucial for applicants to plan their future. This article will provide a clear overview of what an 820 Visa is. how long does it typically take to process an 820 Visa, what Eligibility Criteria and documents are required for the 820 Visa and most importantly how can you apply for the 820 Visa? Before going for the 820 visa processing time we first know about what is 820 Visa?

What is 820 Visa?

820 Visa is a temporary visa which enables an applicant to stay in Australia with his/her spouse who is an Australian citizen and in addition to it an applicant can live, work and study in Australia. This visa must be sponsored by the person living in Australia as a permanent resident or citizen.

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What is the 820 Visa Processing Time?

As per the Department of Home Affairs if someone is applying for the onshore partner visa which is subclass 820 the processing time for the same is 23-30 months. this visa is for those who are in a de-facto relationship or married to an Australian citizen permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand Citizen.

Eligibility Criteria For the 820 Visa

Detailed eligibility criteria for the 820 Visa are given below. before applying for the 820 visa applicants are advised to check the eligibility criteria first-

• Applicant must be in a de-facto relationship or married to an Australian Citizen.
• Both the applicant and his/her spouse must be over the age of 18
• If the applicant has been in a de-facto relationship then the applicant must have lived together for 12 months. 
• An applicant must meet the health requirements and go through a medical examination by an approved doctor.
• Applicant must not have any Criminal record 
• Applicant partner must not have sponsored anyone else in the last five years and your partner must not have been sponsored by someone else in the last five years.

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Documents Required For the 820 Visa

Here is the list of documents required for the 820 Visa it is advisable to check all the documents first before applying-

• A passport will be required with the personal information page.
• Applicant’s national ID card will be required
• The applicant’s birth certificate will be required which shows the name of the parents.
• A Marriage Certificate will be required( If applicable)

• If the applicant is in a de-facto relationship then he/she has to prove that they are in a genuine relationship.

• A letter from the applicant which must define the history of their relationship will be needed
• An applicant has to prove how you and your partner manage joint finances such as Documents of mortgage, lease and loan.
• Proof of any previous relationship such as divorce papers
• Police certificate from any country where you have stayed for more than a year
• A completed Form 80 will be required
• An applicant must provide the required documents for the dependent children if any and if the dependent is above the age of 18 then you also need to provide proof of their dependency on you.

How To Apply For the 820 Visa?

To apply for the 820 Visa you have to follow some of the steps which are given below in a detailed manner –

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• Applicant should check whether he/she needs a health examination
• Applicant must gather the all required documents for the visa application
• At this stage, an applicant should select an appropriate application form and fill out it with the correct details.
• After filing the form applicant is required to pay the fees and remember to pay the fee through a debit or credit card.
• After paying applicant should check the filled details and submit the application,
• Write down the transaction reference number and send it to your partner because it will be needed at the time of applying for the visa sponsorship.
• Now applicants have to wait for the decision on the visa.

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Validity Of 820 Visa  

The 820 Visa is a temporary visa. In major cases, you just have to live with your partner in Australia to become eligible for permanent residency, and after two years, the applicant has to send the all additional documents to the Department of Home Affairs. The 820 Visa is a temporary visa. In major cases, you just have to live with your partner in Australia to become eligible for permanent residency, and after two years, the applicant has to send the all additional documents to the Department of Home Affairs.

However, Before you get the 820 Visa you and your partner have a child together or have been in a long-term relationship of over three years then you will immediately get the permanent residency visa as well along with that applicant does need to further prove your eligibility or wait for two years.

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