Once your initial partner application is granted, you will in most cases be issued with a Temporary Partner Visa. This will allow you to stay in Australia with full work and travel rights, as well as access to Medicare.
Your Partner Visa (Subclass 820) Is Valid Until:
- a decision is made about your permanent Partner visa (subclass 801)
- you are granted another type of visa
- your provisional Partner visa (subclass 820) is cancelled
- you withdraw your application for a Partner visa (subclass 801).
Your Partner (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 309) Is Valid Until:
- a decision is made about your permanent visa (subclass 100).
- you are granted another type of visa
- your provisional Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309) is cancelled
- you withdraw your application for a Partner (Migrant) visa (subclass 100).