The 820 Visa in Australia is designed for individuals in a de facto relationship or marriage with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. Central to this visa application is the need to prove the legitimacy and continuity of your relationship across various dimensions.
Your application must convincingly demonstrate the depth and authenticity of your relationship through these key areas:
Illustrating your mutual dedication is pivotal. This goes beyond mere expressions of affection, extending to your plans, wills, and everyday interactions that signify a long-term bond.
Evidence of living together or at least the intention to do so plays a crucial role. This includes shared leases, utility bills, or other official documents listing both partners’ names and shared addresses.
Financial entanglement is a clear indicator of a serious relationship. Joint bank accounts, shared property ownership, and collaborative financial responsibilities underscore your combined economic life.
Your relationship should be acknowledged and integrated within your social circles. Joint social activities, mutual friends, and public recognition of your partnership all contribute to this narrative.
Compiling the right documentation is a meticulous task, requiring a strategic approach to prove each aspect of your relationship.
Proof of financial togetherness can include joint asset ownership, shared bank accounts, and evidence of collective financial planning.
Evidence here shows how household responsibilities are shared, from cohabitation arrangements to joint utility bills and home maintenance tasks.
This includes photos, social media interactions, joint travel documents, and third-party statements about your relationship’s social integration.
Long-term plans, mutual care arrangements, and documented shared life goals officially bolster a relationship’s perceived longevity.
The Department of Home Affairs has shifted from requiring certified copies to accepting high-quality scanned or photographed colour copies of the original documents.
Dependent children, whether from the current relationship or a previous one, can be included as secondary applicants in your 820 visa application. Generally, dependents are considered to be children under 18, though exceptions allow for older children in certain conditions. Due to the complexity of the eligibility criteria, professional advice from a migration agent is recommended for including adult children.
For the health assessment, applicants need to undergo a medical examination, which typically includes a general check-up, chest x-ray, and blood tests. Depending on your medical history, additional tests may be required. The character assessment necessitates police clearance certificates from every country where you’ve lived for 12 months or more within the past decade. Those with health issues or criminal records should consider consulting with Immi Response, as these factors don’t automatically lead to application refusal, with outcomes heavily reliant on the specific circumstances and their presentation.
Sponsors of an 820 visa must provide support, including accommodation and financial assistance, to the visa holder and any dependent children for the first two years after the visa is granted. They must also inform the Department if the relationship ends before the subsequent 801 visa is granted.
After application, a Bridging Visa A is issued to applicants, allowing them to stay legally in Australia while awaiting the visa decision. This visa lacks automatic travel rights; hence, a Bridging Visa B is necessary for overseas travel.
The processing times for the 820 visa are updated regularly by the Department of Home Affairs on their website. The processing speed often depends on the completeness and quality of the application submitted. A well-prepared application with all necessary documentation can significantly expedite the visa approval process, while one with insufficient or inadequate information may face delays. Prioritising a thorough and detailed application is crucial for a faster outcome, especially when residing in Australia on a bridging visa, which can present its own set of challenges.
Yes, lodging an 820 visa application grants eligibility to enrol in Medicare, providing access to healthcare benefits in Australia.
Any significant life changes post-application, like address, passport, or phone number updates, must be promptly reported to the Department. Changes can be communicated through the ImmiAccount or by submitting a Form 1022 Notification of Changes Circumstances, available here.
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