Partner Visa 820/801: This visa category is for offshore applicants. Partner 820 is a temporary visa that allows a de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia temporarily. This is the first step of getting Partner Visa 801 (Permanent Visa). Visa processing would usually take up to 18-24 months, but the Department of Home Affairs is likely to prioritize partner visa applications in 2021 and may finalize them within a few months. Once an 820 visa is granted, the applicant progresses to apply for an 801 (permanent) visa.

Partner Provisional Migrant Visa (309/100): This visa category is for onshore applicants. This visa is for those who are overseas and are married to an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. Partner visa 309 is a temporary visa that leads directly to a Permanent Partner (100) visa.