Are you an Australian citizen/Australian permanent resident/eligible New Zealand citizen and planning to bring your partner or spouse to Australia? Then you can opt for the Spouse Visa (subclass 820/801 and 309/100). 

However, you must be

• An Australian citizen 

• An Australian permanent resident 

• An eligible New Zealand citizen 

• Have a genuine relationship with the de facto partner or spouse.

Types: 

Partner visa (Temporary): subclass 820

The applicant must be present in Australia while applying for the visa. This is a temporary visa that would lead to a permanent Partner visa. 

Partner visa (Permanent): subclass 801

The applicant must have a temporary Partner Visa (subclass 820). This visa will allow the applicant to live in Australia for an indefinite time period. 

Partner (Provisional) visa: subclass 309

The applicant can live in Australia temporarily. This visa is often regarded as the first step to getting a permanent Partner visa. However, you are required to be outside Australia while you apply for the visa.

Partner (Migrant) visa: subclass 100

The applicant can live in Australia permanently. It is granted to those individuals who already hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 309).