Australian Government
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
May 2012 Page 1 of 5
Partner Visa: Onshore Temporary
(Subclass 820) Application Document Checklist
This application document checklist details the information and supporting documents
required to assist with the lodgement of a complete application with the department.
Note: You should use this checklist only if you are applying for a Partner (temporary) visa
(subclass 820). If you have already been granted a Partner (temporary) visa (subclass 820),
the department will send you a checklist when you are eligible to be considered for the
Partner (permanent) visa (subclass 801).
More information about this visa is available.
See: About this Visa
You must provide certified copies of original documents. However, Character documents
must be originals. Documents not in English must be accompanied by English translations.
English translations must be carried out by an accredited translator.
See: Booklet 1 Partner Migration
You should ensure that you lodge a completed visa application. Lodging incomplete
applications may result in delays in processing. While the department may ask you to provide
more information in order to determine whether you meet the criteria for grant of the visa, a
decision on the visa application may be made solely on the information provided at the time
of application.
Note: The Visa Application Charge will not be refunded if a decision is made to refuse to
grant the visa because the applicant did not satisfy the criteria for grant of the visa.
More information to help you prepare your application, including information on who can
certify documents, is available.
See: Information to Help You Prepare Your Application
Important: You and all members of your family unit must undergo health examinations. You
are advised to undergo these examinations before you lodge your partner visa application as
lodging an incomplete application may delay visa processing.
If you hold a Prospective Marriage (subclass 300) visa, you are not required to undergo
medical examinations unless you are asked to do so.
See:
The Health Requirement
Booklet 1 Partner Migration
After completing this checklist, please attach it to the front of your application.May 2012 Page 2 of 5
Forms, fees and charges
A completed Form 47SP.
See: Form 47SP Application for migration to Australia by a partner
A completed Form 40SP from your sponsor.
See: Form 40SP Sponsorship for a partner to migrate to Australia
A completed Form 47A for each dependant aged 18 years or over (if applicable).
See: Form 47A Details of child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or
over
Payment of the visa application charge.
See: Visa Charges (93KB PDF file)
If applicable; complete Form 956 or Form 956A.
See: Form 956 Advice by a migration agent/exempt person of providing immigration
assistance
See: Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient
Personal documents
Certified copies of the biographical data pages of passports or travel documents of all
people included in your application.
Documents to prove your identity – a certified copy of your birth registration showing
both parents’ names. If you do not have a birth certificate and are unable to get one,
you must provide a certified copy of the identification pages of at least one of the
following documents:
passport
family book showing both parents’ names
identification document issued by the government
document issued by a court that verifies your identity.
If you are unable to provide one of these documents, you must provide other
acceptable evidence that you are who you claim to be.
Two recent passport-size photographs (45mm x 35mm) of anyone included in this
application, and your partner. These should be of the head and shoulders only, and
should show the person facing the camera and against a plain background. You
should print the name of the person on the back of each photograph.
If you, your partner or anyone in your application is or has been married or in a
registered relationship, certified copies of the marriage certificate(s) or registered
relationship certificate(s).
If you, your partner or anyone included in your application has been permanently
separated, divorced or widowed, a certified copy of the statutory
declaration/separation certificate, divorce decree absolute or the death certificate of
the deceased partner (as appropriate).
If you, your partner or anyone included in your application has changed his or her
name (for example by marriage or deed poll), a certified copy of evidence of the
name change.
Certified copies of birth certificates or the family book, showing names of both
parents, for all your children (including those who are already Australian citizens or
permanent residents).May 2012 Page 3 of 5
If you want to bring a child under 18 years of age with you to Australia, and that
child’s other parent is not included in the application, you must provide documentary
evidence that you have the legal right to include that child in your application.
Evidence may include:
certified copies of official legal documents such as a court issued custody,
access, or guardianship order
a statutory declaration from each person with a legal responsibility for the
child, stating that they have no objection to the child migrating to Australia
A completed Form 1229
See: Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of
18 years.
If any child included in your application is adopted, a certified copy of the adoption
papers.
Evidence of dependency for any dependent children aged 18 years or over or any
other dependent relatives included in your application.
See: Evidence of Dependency
If you have served in the armed forces of any country, certified copies of military
service records or discharge papers.
Evidence that your relationship with your partner is genuine and continuing.
See: Evidence of a genuine and continuing relationship
Do not send photo albums, folders, computer disks, plastic sleeves, or long
transcripts of skype or phone conversations as this will not be considered as
evidence of your genuine and ongoing relationship.
At least two statutory declarations, preferably from Australian citizens or permanent
residents, who have personal knowledge of your partner relationship (such as a
relative and a friend) and support your claim that the relationship is genuine and
continuing.
See: Form 888 Statutory declaration by a supporting witness relating to a partner visa
application
If you are applying on marriage grounds, you will need to provide a certified copy of
your official Marriage certificate. A commemorative (decorative) certificate is not
sufficient evidence.
If you were married in Australia, the certificate should be issued by the responsible
state or territory registry office.May 2012 Page 4 of 5
If you are applying on de-facto grounds you will need to provide one of the following:
evidence that your de facto relationship has existed for an entire 12 months
before lodging your Partner visa application.
See: Fact Sheet 35 One-year relationship requirement
evidence of compelling and compassionate circumstances that apply to your
situation and which warrant applying before the 12 months have passed (for
example if you have children with your partner).
evidence that you and your partner have registered your de facto relationship
in Australia.
Character documents
Evidence that you meet the Character and Penal Clearance Requirement (original
documentation must be provided.
See: Character and Penal Clearance Requirements
A completed Form 80 must be provided.
See: Form 80 Personal particulars for character assessment
Personal documents – sponsor
Evidence that your sponsor is aged 18 years or older and is an Australian citizen,
Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, such as:
certified copy of birth certificate
Australian passport or foreign passport containing evidence of permanent
residence
evidence that your sponsor usually resides in Australia
for New Zealand citizens; evidence of length of residence in Australia and of
continuing links with Australia.
See: Sponsor Eligibility
One of the following documents to show your sponsor’s employment during the last
two years:
Australian income and/or overseas tax assessment notice
a letter from their employer confirming length of employment and annual
salary
payslips
if your sponsor is self-employed or self-funded from other sources, business
documents or a letter from your sponsor’s accountant.May 2012 Page 5 of 5
If applicable a statement from your sponsor regarding:
any other person they have previously sponsored or nominated for a Partner,
Spouse, Prospective Marriage or Interdependency visa.
any other person for whom your sponsor has signed a maintenance order
and/or an Assurance of Support.
See: Fact Sheet 34 Assurance of Support
This statement must:
indicate your sponsor’s relationship with this other person or persons
when, why and how the relationship(s) ceased
specify the dates of lodgement of any sponsorship or nominations (including
any current sponsorship or nomination), maintenance guarantees or
Assurances of Support.
Note: If you are married to your partner and your partner is under 18 years of age,
they cannot be your sponsor. If your partner is aged 16 years or over, they may be
able to nominate an eligible sponsor. If applicable, you should contact your nearest
office of the department to find out what further documentation is required.
If there is a child under 18 years of age included in the application, the sponsor must
provide the following:
an Australian National Police Check, if the partner has spent a total of 12
months or more in Australia since turning 16 years of age
police certificates from each country in which
Australian Government
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
May 2012 Page 1 of 5
Partner Visa: Onshore Temporary
(Subclass 820) Application Document Checklist
This application document checklist details the information and supporting documents
required to assist with the lodgement of a complete application with the department.
Note: You should use this checklist only if you are applying for a Partner (temporary) visa
(subclass 820). If you have already been granted a Partner (temporary) visa (subclass 820),
the department will send you a checklist when you are eligible to be considered for the
Partner (permanent) visa (subclass 801).
More information about this visa is available.
See: About this Visa
You must provide certified copies of original documents. However, Character documents
must be originals. Documents not in English must be accompanied by English translations.
English translations must be carried out by an accredited translator.
See: Booklet 1 Partner Migration
You should ensure that you lodge a completed visa application. Lodging incomplete
applications may result in delays in processing. While the department may ask you to provide
more information in order to determine whether you meet the criteria for grant of the visa, a
decision on the visa application may be made solely on the information provided at the time
of application.
Note: The Visa Application Charge will not be refunded if a decision is made to refuse to
grant the visa because the applicant did not satisfy the criteria for grant of the visa.
More information to help you prepare your application, including information on who can
certify documents, is available.
See: Information to Help You Prepare Your Application
Important: You and all members of your family unit must undergo health examinations. You
are advised to undergo these examinations before you lodge your partner visa application as
lodging an incomplete application may delay visa processing.
If you hold a Prospective Marriage (subclass 300) visa, you are not required to undergo
medical examinations unless you are asked to do so.
See:
The Health Requirement
Booklet 1 Partner Migration
After completing this checklist, please attach it to the front of your application.May 2012 Page 2 of 5
Forms, fees and charges
A completed Form 47SP.
See: Form 47SP Application for migration to Australia by a partner
A completed Form 40SP from your sponsor.
See: Form 40SP Sponsorship for a partner to migrate to Australia
A completed Form 47A for each dependant aged 18 years or over (if applicable).
See: Form 47A Details of child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or
over
Payment of the visa application charge.
See: Visa Charges (93KB PDF file)
If applicable; complete Form 956 or Form 956A.
See: Form 956 Advice by a migration agent/exempt person of providing immigration
assistance
See: Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient
Personal documents
Certified copies of the biographical data pages of passports or travel documents of all
people included in your application.
Documents to prove your identity – a certified copy of your birth registration showing
both parents’ names. If you do not have a birth certificate and are unable to get one,
you must provide a certified copy of the identification pages of at least one of the
following documents:
passport
family book showing both parents’ names
identification document issued by the government
document issued by a court that verifies your identity.
If you are unable to provide one of these documents, you must provide other
acceptable evidence that you are who you claim to be.
Two recent passport-size photographs (45mm x 35mm) of anyone included in this
application, and your partner. These should be of the head and shoulders only, and
should show the person facing the camera and against a plain background. You
should print the name of the person on the back of each photograph.
If you, your partner or anyone in your application is or has been married or in a
registered relationship, certified copies of the marriage certificate(s) or registered
relationship certificate(s).
If you, your partner or anyone included in your application has been permanently
separated, divorced or widowed, a certified copy of the statutory
declaration/separation certificate, divorce decree absolute or the death certificate of
the deceased partner (as appropriate).
If you, your partner or anyone included in your application has changed his or her
name (for example by marriage or deed poll), a certified copy of evidence of the
name change.
Certified copies of birth certificates or the family book, showing names of both
parents, for all your children (including those who are already Australian citizens or
permanent residents).May 2012 Page 3 of 5
If you want to bring a child under 18 years of age with you to Australia, and that
child’s other parent is not included in the application, you must provide documentary
evidence that you have the legal right to include that child in your application.
Evidence may include:
certified copies of official legal documents such as a court issued custody,
access, or guardianship order
a statutory declaration from each person with a legal responsibility for the
child, stating that they have no objection to the child migrating to Australia
A completed Form 1229
See: Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of
18 years.
If any child included in your application is adopted, a certified copy of the adoption
papers.
Evidence of dependency for any dependent children aged 18 years or over or any
other dependent relatives included in your application.
See: Evidence of Dependency
If you have served in the armed forces of any country, certified copies of military
service records or discharge papers.
Evidence that your relationship with your partner is genuine and continuing.
See: Evidence of a genuine and continuing relationship
Do not send photo albums, folders, computer disks, plastic sleeves, or long
transcripts of skype or phone conversations as this will not be considered as
evidence of your genuine and ongoing relationship.
At least two statutory declarations, preferably from Australian citizens or permanent
residents, who have personal knowledge of your partner relationship (such as a
relative and a friend) and support your claim that the relationship is genuine and
continuing.
See: Form 888 Statutory declaration by a supporting witness relating to a partner visa
application
If you are applying on marriage grounds, you will need to provide a certified copy of
your official Marriage certificate. A commemorative (decorative) certificate is not
sufficient evidence.
If you were married in Australia, the certificate should be issued by the responsible
state or territory registry office.May 2012 Page 4 of 5
If you are applying on de-facto grounds you will need to provide one of the following:
evidence that your de facto relationship has existed for an entire 12 months
before lodging your Partner visa application.
See: Fact Sheet 35 One-year relationship requirement
evidence of compelling and compassionate circumstances that apply to your
situation and which warrant applying before the 12 months have passed (for
example if you have children with your partner).
evidence that you and your partner have registered your de facto relationship
in Australia.
Character documents
Evidence that you meet the Character and Penal Clearance Requirement (original
documentation must be provided.
See: Character and Penal Clearance Requirements
A completed Form 80 must be provided.
See: Form 80 Personal particulars for character assessment
Personal documents – sponsor
Evidence that your sponsor is aged 18 years or older and is an Australian citizen,
Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, such as:
certified copy of birth certificate
Australian passport or foreign passport containing evidence of permanent
residence
evidence that your sponsor usually resides in Australia
for New Zealand citizens; evidence of length of residence in Australia and of
continuing links with Australia.
See: Sponsor Eligibility
One of the following documents to show your sponsor’s employment during the last
two years:
Australian income and/or overseas tax assessment notice
a letter from their employer confirming length of employment and annual
salary
payslips
if your sponsor is self-employed or self-funded from other sources, business
documents or a letter from your sponsor’s accountant.May 2012 Page 5 of 5
If applicable a statement from your sponsor regarding:
any other person they have previously sponsored or nominated for a Partner,
Spouse, Prospective Marriage or Interdependency visa.
any other person for whom your sponsor has signed a maintenance order
and/or an Assurance of Support.
See: Fact Sheet 34 Assurance of Support
This statement must:
indicate your sponsor’s relationship with this other person or persons
when, why and how the relationship(s) ceased
specify the dates of lodgement of any sponsorship or nominations (including
any current sponsorship or nomination), maintenance guarantees or
Assurances of Support.
Note: If you are married to your partner and your partner is under 18 years of age,
they cannot be your sponsor. If your partner is aged 16 years or over, they may be
able to nominate an eligible sponsor. If applicable, you should contact your nearest
office of the department to find out what further documentation is required.
If there is a child under 18 years of age included in the application, the sponsor must
provide the following:
an Australian National Police Check, if the partner has spent a total of 12
months or more in Australia since turning 16 years of age
police certificates from each country in which
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