Partner visas 820/801
Onshore temporary and permanent Partner visa planning for eligible spouses and de facto partners in Australia.
OnshoreTemporary and permanent
Review 820/801 Partner & Family Visas
Bring the relationship, sponsor, location, current visa and family evidence into one clear plan for Partner, Prospective Marriage and Parent visa pathways.
Family pathway check
Select the relationship, applicant location and current stage to open the most relevant guide.
Choose the family pathway to review
The right page depends on the relationship, where the applicant is located and whether the goal is temporary entry, permanent migration or time with parents.
Partner visas 309/100
Offshore temporary and permanent Partner visa planning for eligible spouses and de facto partners outside Australia.
OffshoreTemporary and permanent
Review 309/100 
Prospective Marriage 300
A pathway for an eligible applicant outside Australia to come to Australia to marry their prospective spouse.
EngagedSubclass 300
Review subclass 300 
Parent visa pathways
Compare permanent, contributory, aged and Sponsored Parent Temporary options, including queue and family-balance issues.
ParentTemporary or permanent
Compare Parent visas Relationship evidence planner
Partner applications are assessed on the whole relationship. Organise evidence by theme and explain gaps instead of relying on one document type.
Financial aspects
Joint accounts, shared expenses, transfers, liabilities, major purchases and other evidence showing how finances are managed.
Nature of the household
Living arrangements, leases or property, utilities, mail, domestic responsibilities and care of children where relevant.
Social aspects
Travel, events, invitations, photographs, public recognition and supporting statements from people who know the couple.
Nature of commitment
Relationship history, communication, periods apart, mutual support, future plans and long-term personal arrangements.
Evidence quality is contextual. Documents should be genuine, cover the relevant period and tell a consistent story. Missing evidence does not have one universal solution, so explain the circumstances and obtain advice before lodging.
Parent pathway snapshot
Parent visas have different age, location, sponsorship, balance-of-family, Assurance of Support, cost and queue settings.
| Pathway | Common subclasses | Outcome | Key planning issues |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent / Aged Parent | 103 / 804 | Permanent | Long queues, location and age rules, balance-of-family test and Assurance of Support. |
| Contributory Parent | 143 / 173 / 864 / 884 | Temporary stage or permanent | Higher visa contribution, balance-of-family test, Assurance of Support and stage timing. |
| Sponsored Parent Temporary | 870 | Temporary stay for 3 or 5 years | Approved family sponsor, application sequence, stay period, health insurance and no permanent outcome from the 870 itself. |
Relationship changes and personal safety
A relationship ending does not always mean the same outcome. Sponsor death, children and domestic or family violence can affect the next step.
- Use a safe email address and change passwords if another person may have access.
- Tell Home Affairs about relevant changes through the correct channel.
- Request confidential advice promptly before withdrawing or changing an application.
Prepare a focused family enquiry
Include the relationship or parent pathway, applicant location, sponsor status, current visa, application stage, key dates and any sensitive change that affects the matter.
- Applicant and sponsor identity and status.
- Relationship timeline, living arrangements and periods apart.
- Evidence already available and documents still being gathered.
- Visa expiry, request, refusal or review deadline.
Ready to plan the family pathway?
Send the applicant, sponsor, relationship or parent details for a structured first review.