Partners
Partner Visa Services
Bringing your partner to Australia — or securing your right to stay with them — is one of the most personal and important visa applications you can make. At Amity Lawyers, our immigration lawyers handle partner visa applications with care, attention to detail and a genuine understanding of what is at stake for you and your family.
SUBCLASS 820 / 801
Partner Visa (Onshore)
The most widely used partner visa pathway for applicants already in Australia. When you lodge, you are immediately eligible for a Bridging Visa to remain lawfully in Australia while your application is processed. The temporary Subclass 820 is granted first, followed by the permanent Subclass 801 after a 2-year waiting period — provided the relationship remains genuine and ongoing.
$8,850 govt fee · 12–24 months
Specialist Support
Family Violence Provisions
Australian immigration law includes important protections for partner visa holders and applicants who have experienced family violence. If your relationship has ended due to family violence, you may still be eligible to have your visa granted under these provisions — even if the sponsoring partner no longer supports the application.
Apply from overseas
SUBCLASS 300
Prospective Marriage Visa
If you are engaged to an Australian citizen or permanent resident and your partner is currently outside Australia, the Subclass 300 allows them to travel to Australia for the purpose of getting married. The visa is valid for 9 months, during which the marriage must take place in Australia. After marriage, a partner visa can be lodged to remain permanently.
9-month · Must marry in Australia
GUIDE
Schedule 3 — Unlawful Non-Citizens
Schedule 3 of the Migration Regulations applies to applicants who were unlawfully in Australia or held certain temporary visas at the time of lodging a partner visa application. Overcoming Schedule 3 requires demonstrating compelling circumstances — and getting this wrong can result in refusal. If you are in this situation, seek specialist legal advice before taking any steps.