For the subclass 820 visa, the current average processing time is between 23 and 27 months at this moment (based on 75-90 percent of applications lodged).
Contents
- 1 How long does it take for a partner visa to be approved?
- 2 Is visa 820 a permanent resident?
- 3 How long does it take to get 801 visa after 820?
- 4 How long can you stay on 820 visa?
- 5 Do I need to apply for 801 after 820 granted?
- 6 Can visa 820 get Centrelink?
- 7 Can I leave Australia on an 820 visa?
- 8 Can you get Medicare on a 820 visa?
How long does it take for a partner visa to be approved?
There have been significant modifications to the processing periods for partner visas. The current processing period for partner visa applications at the Department of Home Affairs is between 17 and 21 months at the time of writing.
Is visa 820 a permanent resident?
It is possible to live in Australia on a temporary partner visa under the Subclass 820 classification. It is the first step on the road to receiving a permanent Partner Visa under Subclass 820. (Subclass 801). You can submit one application for both visas at the same time and pay only one application fee for both visas.
How long does it take to get 801 visa after 820?
From the time you receive your 820 Visa, you will typically have to wait around two years until you are able to apply for an 801 Visa. For the following circumstances: you and your spouse have been together for at least 2 years – whether married or cohabiting – and you and your partner have one kid together, you may be eligible to apply for both the 820 and the 801 visas at the same time.
How long can you stay on 820 visa?
The Partner visa (subclass 820) is only valid for a period of six months. It is valid for six months from the date of approval until a decision is made on your permanent Partner visa application (subclass 801). The Partner visa (subclass 801) is a permanent visa, which means that it will be valid in perpetuity. It begins on the day on which it is granted.
Do I need to apply for 801 after 820 granted?
Under the two-stage partner visa program, applicants can submit a single combined application form for both a temporary 820 visa and a permanent 801 visa at the same time. The result is that a subclass 820 visa holder must typically wait two years before their 801 visa application can be processed and approved.
Can visa 820 get Centrelink?
Holders of a Subclass 820 or Subclass 309 Partner Visa (other than those with outstanding applications or those on bridging visas) may be able to apply for Centrelink payments, which include Family Tax Benefit, Dad and Partner Pay, Parental Leave Pay, and a Low Income Health Care Card.
Can I leave Australia on an 820 visa?
Yes, you may if you have a valid Partner visa on your passport (subclasses 100, 309, 801, and 820). During the travel bans, you do not need to submit an application for an exemption in order to travel or enter Australia.
Can you get Medicare on a 820 visa?
Included in this is whether you’ve applied for a combined spouse visa 309/100 or an 820/801 (spouse visa). You can enroll in Medicare starting from either the day you sought for permanent residency or the date you were granted permanent status.
