Onshore Partner Visa 801 Second Stage Checklist 2025

If you are a partner or spouse of an eligible New Zealand citizen, Australian citizen, or permanent resident, you can live with them temporarily or permanently in Australia according to the Australian Government.

 

So, if you want to reunite with your spouse or de facto partner in Australia in 2025, it is important for you to understand the eligibility requirements and partner visa 801 second stage checklist.

 

Continue reading this blog post to learn more about the partner visa 801 second stage checklist. 

What is a Partner visa in Australia?

A partner visa in Australia allows the partner or spouse of an eligible New Zealand citizen, Australian citizen, or permanent resident to live and work in the country temporarily or permanently. 

 

A partner visa in Australia is a two-stage process:

• Temporary partner visas (subclass 820) and
• Permanent partner visas (subclass 801).

 

Note:  You can submit the combined application for both 820 and 801 at the same time. Then, after two years of submission, you will be eligible to apply for the permanent partner visa (subclass 801). 

What are the Types of  a Partner Visa?

The Department of Home Affairs has divided a partner visa into two major categories: onshore and offshore, which are further subdivided into temporary and permanent streams:

 

Onshore Partner Visa 

• Temporary Partner visa (subclass 820)
• Permanent Partner visa (subclass 801)

 

Offshore Partner Visa

• Temporary Partner visa (subclass 309)
• Permanent Partner visa (subclass 100)
• Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300)

 

Now, let’s discuss partner visa 801 and the partner visa 801 second stage checklist.

Stage 1: What is a Temporary Partner Visa 820 in Australia?

A partner visa 820 permits the partner or de facto spouse of an eligible New Zealand citizen, Australian citizen, or permanent resident to live in Australia temporarily. Having a temporary 820 visa provides a route to permanent residence in Australia through subclass 801. 

 

Stage 2: What is a Permanent Partner Visa 801 in Australia?

A partner visa 801 allows the partner or de facto spouse of an eligible New Zealand citizen, Australian citizen, or permanent resident to reside in Australia permanently. Therefore, it is mandatory to hold a temporary visa (subclass 820) to apply for a permanent onshore visa (subclass 801).

 

What is the Partner Visa 801 Second Stage Checklist?

 

The partner visa 801 second stage checklist is divided into the documents submitted by both sponsors and the applicants. Here. I’ll discuss both one by one.

 

Partner Visa 801 Second Stage Checklist for Sponsors 

• Identity documents, including birth certificates, passports, and marriage or divorce certificates, serve as proof of a name change.
• Submit a clearance certificate from the Australian Federal Police.
• Submit a statutory declaration of sponsorship for a partner visa.
• Provide evidence that your partner is an eligible New Zealand citizen, Australian citizen, or permanent resident.

Partner Visa 801 Second Stage Checklist for All Applicants

Below is the detailed overview of the partner visa 801 second stage checklist for all the applicants.

 

• Identification documents
• Relationship documents
• Statutory declarations
• Relationship evidence
• Health and character documents

 

Here is the detailed overview of these documents required for partner visa 801:

1. Identification Documents

Here is the checklist of personal documents for the 801 partner visa:

• Certified copies of your passport.
• Two passport-sized photos.
• A certified copy of your birth certificate.
• National identity card (NIC).
• Certified copy of a name change (if applicable).

Tip for Successful Approval of Partner Visa Applications:

Provide as many identity documents as you can for successful approval of your visa application. Moreover, Contact us if you need assistance in preparing your documents to make a decision-ready application at affordable rates. 

 

2. Relationship Documents

Relationship documents include the following:

• Copies of verified marriage or relationship registrations.
• Certified copies verify the end of any prior relationship.

3. Statutory Declarations

Below is the list of required forms necessary for the partner visa 801 second stage checklist:

• A statutory declaration of a candidate that verifies the genuineness of the relationship.
• Statutory declarations of the sponsor verifying the genuineness of your relationship with your partner. 
• Two statutory declarations (Form 888) from at least two third parties verifying your relationship.

 

4. Relationship Evidence

Relationship evidence includes statements of relationship clarifying how you met and demonstrating your future relationship. Your financial relationship must be transparent. The following documents fall under the category of relationship evidence:

 

• Proof of shared accommodations, including:

Joint contract, mortgage loan documentation, utility bills, and documents proving joint property ownership.

• Proof of joint correspondence addressed, including:

Bills, deliveries, invoices, receipts, and bank statements displaying your shared address. 

• Proof of joint financial commitments, including:

Joint financial paperwork, bank accounts, combined insurances, joint invoices, and additional payments.

5. Health and Character Checklist for 801 Second Stage

• A health identification card, if necessary, to conduct medical examinations.
• Proof of Overseas Student Health Cover health insurance, if applicable.
• Proof of a check by the Australian Federal Police.
• Certificates from the police of any nation you have resided in for longer than a year after turning sixteen.
• If the candidate is under eighteen, copies of their birth certificates, the family book with their parents’ names on it, or adoption records may be required.

 

Remember: All documents must be saved as colour PDF files. Documents that are not in English should be presented with an official translation. 

 

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• Authentic visa and education consultation services.
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FAQs

What additional documents are required for the second stage of partner visa 801?

Additional documents required for a subclass 801 partner visa are:

 

• Applicant’s passport biodata page.
• Proof of shared accommodation.
• Proof of correspondence addressed jointly.
• Proof of joint financial commitments. 
• The biodata page of the passport for each dependent is included on the application.

What is Stage 2 assessment for a partner visa 801?

Two years after submitting the combined application for both subclass 820 and 801, candidates can apply for the second stage of the partner visa, which is a permanent partner visa.

 

However, the Australian Government assesses that the relationship between the candidate and his partner must be stable, genuine, and ongoing. With this visa, you can work, study, and reside in Australia for an extended period of time.

What is the next step after the second stage of partner visa 801?

Once you get the permanent partner visa (subclass 801), you have to spend the four years under this visa to apply for Australian citizenship.

 

For this purpose, you must pass the citizenship test unless you are sixty years of age. Moreover, you must not have spent more than 12 months in the previous four years outside of Australia. 

How many stages are there in Partner visa Australia?

A partner visa in Australia (offshore or onshore) is a two stage process.

 

• First, you submit the combined application for both the temporary stream (820 or 309) and the permanent stream (801 or 100).
• Then, after passing two years, if you meet all the eligibility requirements, you can apply for the second stage (a permanent stage). 

Can I travel under an 801 Partner visa?

Yes, you can travel with a subclass 801 multiple times for almost five years. However, if you want to travel beyond the five year time period, you should apply for Australian citizenship.