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Partner (Permanent) visa (Subclass 801) reference checklist

This reference checklist organises information published by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. It is for general reference, not immigration or legal advice. KinVisa is not the Australian Government, a law firm, a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of Home Affairs. KinVisa does not determine or recommend what you should submit, or assess whether evidence is required, appropriate or sufficient for your application. Information and requirements can change. Check the linked Home Affairs pages and current ImmiAccount instructions, which are correct where they differ from this checklist. For advice about your circumstances, speak to a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner. Information last reviewed 2026-08-19.

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Documents the Department of Home Affairs lists

Some of these may not be required for your application. These are the documents the Department of Home Affairs names on its own pages for this visa. It is not a complete list of everything you may be asked for. KinVisa does not determine which items apply to you. The wording under each item comes from the Department of Home Affairs, taken from the page linked with it.

Current passport (photo, personal details, signature and issue/expiry pages)
Provide a copy of the pages of your most recent passport showing your photo, personal details, signature, passport issue and expiry dates.
View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
The same step also states that applicants must prove their identity and provide true information with the application.
Australian police certificate (complete disclosure National Police Certificate, AFP)
To show that you meet our character requirements you may need to provide a current Australian police certificate. You usually need to provide this police certificate for the permanent stage of your Partner visa if you did not attach one with your subclass 820 application.
View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Character documents
The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples
1. 1.
  Replacement Australian police certificate where the earlier one has expired
  We may ask you to provide a new Australian police certificate if your previous certificate has expired. For immigration purposes, police certificates are valid for 12 months from the issue date.
  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Character documents
2. 2.
  AFP National Police Check application completed for immigration purposes
  Complete the Australian Federal Police (AFP) National Police Check application form.
  View Home Affairs source› Glossary › How to get a police certificate › Australian certificatehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/glossary/how-to-get-police-certificate
  The same page also states the purpose code to use when applying.
Overseas police certificate
You also need to provide an overseas police certificate from any country, including your home country, where you spent a total of 12 months or more since the grant of your 820 visa.
View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Character documents
The page directs applicants to the department's Offices outside Australia page for the process in each country.
Form 80 Personal particulars for character assessment
After you apply we may ask you to: complete Form 80 Personal particulars for character assessment.
View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › After you apply we may ask you tohttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/80.pdf
The quote is taken from the departmental character requirements page that asks for the form; the link is the form PDF itself.
Form 1563 Statement of Character
After you apply we may ask you to: complete a Form 1563 – Statement of Character.
View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › After you apply we may ask you tohttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1563.pdf
The quote is taken from the departmental character requirements page that asks for the form; the link is the form PDF itself.
Military certificate or Form 1399 Declaration of Service
After you apply we may ask you to: provide a military certificate and/or a Form 1399 - Declaration of Service.
View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › After you apply we may ask you tohttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1399.pdf
The quote is taken from the departmental character requirements page that asks for the form; the link is the form PDF itself.
Letter of good conduct from an employer
After you apply we may ask you to: provide a letter of good conduct from an employer.
View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › After you apply we may ask you tohttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character
Evidence that the relationship with the sponsoring partner continues
You must provide evidence that you continue to be the spouse or de facto partner of the same person who sponsored you for the temporary Partner visa.
View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of your relationship
This is the permanent-stage relationship requirement; the page groups the evidence into relationship documents and supporting evidence.
The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples
1. 1.
  Commonwealth statutory declaration completed by the sponsor
  Attach to your ImmiAccount a Commonwealth statutory declaration form. This form must be completed by your sponsor with information about any of the following: Whether your relationship is genuine and continuing.
  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of your relationship › Relationship documents
  The page lists nine matters the declaration may cover, including mutual commitment, living arrangements, finances, household, social aspects and plans for the future. The declaration form itself is published by the Attorney-General's Department.
2. 2.
  Marriage certificate, or other evidence the marriage is valid in Australia
  If you are married, provide your marriage certificate or other evidence that your marriage is valid in Australia.
  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of your relationship › Relationship documents
3. 3.
  Proof of the de facto relationship
  If you are a de facto partner, provide proof of your de facto relationship.
  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of your relationship › Relationship documents
  The page states the requirement but does not name the documents that prove a de facto relationship; the supporting evidence section that follows is the only list of evidence types given.
4. 4.
  Supporting evidence of the relationship
  To show you are still in a relationship with your spouse or de facto partner, you can provide the below supporting evidence of your relationship.
  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of your relationship › Supporting evidence of your relationship
  Such as: Evidence of the financial aspects of the relationship, Evidence of the household aspects of the relationship, Evidence of the social aspects of the relationship, Evidence of mutual commitment to a long-term relationship.
Sponsor's passport personal details page or Australian driver's licence
Attach, to your ImmiAccount, the personal details page of your most recent passport (showing your signature), or your Australian driver's licence.
View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Provide your documents
Shown on the subclass 801 page when the page is switched to the 'For Sponsors' view.
Commonwealth statutory declaration completed by the sponsor (sponsor's own step)
Also attach a completed Commonwealth statutory declaration form with information about any of the following: Whether your relationship is genuine and continuing.
View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Provide your documents
The sponsor view repeats the declaration that the applicant view asks the applicant to attach; the sponsor does not lodge a new sponsorship application at this stage.
Passport of each family member holding a subclass 820 or 445 visa
For every family member who currently holds a subclass 820 or 445 visa, provide copies of: their passport.
View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Family members
Documents showing changes to a family member's situation
For every family member who currently holds a subclass 820 or 445 visa, provide copies of: documents that show changes to their situation.
View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Family members
Police certificates for dependants aged 16 or over
For every family member who currently holds a subclass 820 or 445 visa, provide copies of: police certificates, if applicable, for dependents 16 years old or older.
View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Family members
Form 1002 Application by a subclass 445 dependent child for a permanent partner visa
Once your child holds a subclass 445 visa, complete and attach to your ImmiAccount, Form 1002 - Application by a subclass 445 dependent child for a permanent partner visa.
View Home Affairs source› About this visa › Include family members › Dependent Child visa (subclass 445) holdershttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1002.pdf
The quote is taken from the subclass 801 visa page that asks for the form; the link is the form PDF itself.
Health examination results for the applicant and family members
You and any members of the family unit, including dependent children who apply for the visa with you, must continue to meet our health requirement.
View Home Affairs source› Eligibility › Meet our health requirement
The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples
1. 1.
  Repeat or additional health examinations after the subclass 820 stage
  If you had health examinations for your subclass 820 visa, we will let you know if you need to undertake them again or if more health checks are needed.
  View Home Affairs source› Eligibility › Meet our health requirement
2. 2.
  Signed health undertaking
  If we ask you to sign a health undertaking, this is valid for 6 months.
  View Home Affairs source› After you apply for a Partner visa › Health examinationshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/partner-visa-frequently-asked-questions
  The same section states health assessment results are valid for 12 months from the time examinations are completed.
English translations of non-English documents, with the originals
Have all documents translated into English. Provide original and translated documents in your application.
View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Prepare your documents › Translate
Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient
To appoint someone to receive your correspondence, use Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient.
View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Before you apply › Get help with your applicationhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/956a.pdf
The quote is taken from the subclass 801 visa page that asks for the form; the link is the form PDF itself.
Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person
To appoint someone to provide immigration assistance, use Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person.
View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Before you apply › Get help with your applicationhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/956.pdf
The quote is taken from the subclass 801 visa page that asks for the form; the link is the form PDF itself.
Form 1022 Notification of changes in circumstances
Attach a signed and completed Form 1022 - Notification of changes in circumstances (Section 104 of the Migration Act 1958)
View Home Affairs source› Change in your circumstances › Your relationship with your sponsor has ended or changedhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1022.pdf
The quote is taken from the Partner visa FAQs page that asks for the form; the link is the form PDF itself.
Notification of Relationship Cessation form in ImmiAccount
You should use the 'Notification of Relationship Cessation' form in the 'Update Details' tab in ImmiAccount.
View Home Affairs source› Family violence provisions – Partner visa applicants › Step 1: Tell us your relationship has endedhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/domestic-family-violence-and-your-visa/family-violence-provisions/family-violence-provisions-partner-visa-applicants
Notification of Relationship Cessation form where the sponsor has died
If you have an ongoing Partner visa application, you will need to complete the Notification of Relationship Cessation form in the ‘Update Details’ tab in ImmiAccount.
View Home Affairs source› Change in your circumstances › Your sponsor has diedhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/partner-visa-frequently-asked-questions
The subclass 801 eligibility section states an applicant might still be eligible for the permanent visa if the partner dies before the permanent visa is granted.
Statutory declaration by the applicant about a resumed relationship
Attach the following documents: a statutory declaration completed by you, outlining the circumstances of the relationship.
View Home Affairs source› Change in your circumstances › You have reconciled your relationship with your sponsorhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/partner-visa-frequently-asked-questions
Statutory declaration by the sponsor about a resumed relationship
Attach the following documents: a statutory declaration completed by your sponsor, outlining the circumstances of the relationship.
View Home Affairs source› Change in your circumstances › You have reconciled your relationship with your sponsorhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/partner-visa-frequently-asked-questions
Evidence of identity for the applicant and the sponsor on reconciliation
Attach the following documents: evidence of identify for you and your sponsor.
View Home Affairs source› Change in your circumstances › You have reconciled your relationship with your sponsorhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/partner-visa-frequently-asked-questions
The word 'identify' appears in the official text; the quote is reproduced as published.
Evidence of the relationship with the former sponsor (family violence claim)
We may ask you to give us evidence to show you were in a relationship with your former partner or spouse.
View Home Affairs source› Domestic and family violence and your visa › Relationship evidencehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/domestic-family-violence-and-your-visa/family-violence-provisions/relationship-evidence
The page groups the evidence it lists under financial aspects, household and domestic arrangements, social aspects, and commitment to each other.
Evidence of family violence in the relationship
We will ask you to provide us evidence of family violence from your relationship with your former partner or spouse.
View Home Affairs source› Domestic and family violence and your visa › Family violence evidencehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/domestic-family-violence-and-your-visa/family-violence-provisions/family-violence-evidence
The page states the evidence may be judicial or non-judicial, and that only one document may be given from each category of non-judicial evidence.
The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples
1. 1.
  Court injunction under the Family Law Act 1975
  You can give us a: court injunction against your former partner or spouse under the Family Law Act 1975.
  View Home Affairs source› Domestic and family violence and your visa › Family violence evidence › Judicial evidence (court documents)https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/domestic-family-violence-and-your-visa/family-violence-provisions/family-violence-evidence
2. 2.
  Court order made under a state or territory law
  You can give us a: court order against your former partner or spouse made under a state or territory law.
  View Home Affairs source› Domestic and family violence and your visa › Family violence evidence › Judicial evidence (court documents)https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/domestic-family-violence-and-your-visa/family-violence-provisions/family-violence-evidence
3. 3.
  Court record of a conviction for a family violence offence
  You can give us a: record that the court has convicted your former partner or spouse of a family violence offence against you or your dependant(s).
  View Home Affairs source› Domestic and family violence and your visa › Family violence evidence › Judicial evidence (court documents)https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/domestic-family-violence-and-your-visa/family-violence-provisions/family-violence-evidence
4. 4.
  Court record of a finding of guilt for family violence offences
  You can give us a: record that the court has recorded a finding of guilt against your former partner or spouse of family violence offences against you or your dependant(s).
  View Home Affairs source› Domestic and family violence and your visa › Family violence evidence › Judicial evidence (court documents)https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/domestic-family-violence-and-your-visa/family-violence-provisions/family-violence-evidence
5. 5.
  Interim court order
  In some situations, an interim order may meet the threshold for judicial evidence.
  View Home Affairs source› Domestic and family violence and your visa › Family violence evidence › Judicial evidence (court documents) › Interim ordershttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/domestic-family-violence-and-your-visa/family-violence-provisions/family-violence-evidence
6. 6.
  Joint undertaking made before the court
  Non-judicial evidence is a: joint undertaking made before the court.
  View Home Affairs source› Domestic and family violence and your visa › Family violence evidence › Non-judicial evidencehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/domestic-family-violence-and-your-visa/family-violence-provisions/family-violence-evidence
7. 7.
  Two pieces of non-judicial evidence
  Non-judicial evidence is a: minimum of 2 pieces of evidence – see examples of non-judicial evidence below.
  View Home Affairs source› Domestic and family violence and your visa › Family violence evidence › Non-judicial evidencehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/domestic-family-violence-and-your-visa/family-violence-provisions/family-violence-evidence
  Such as: Commonwealth statutory declaration supporting a family violence claim, Medical evidence (report, hospital report, discharge summary, letter or statutory declaration), Police evidence (report, record, risk assessment, witness statement or statutory declaration), Child welfare officer evidence (report, letter or statutory declaration), Family violence support service provider evidence (report, letter, risk assessment or statutory declaration), Social worker evidence (report, letter or statutory declaration), Psychologist evidence (report, letter or statutory declaration), Family consultant or family relationship counsellor evidence (report, letter or statutory declaration), Education professional evidence (report, letter or statutory declaration).
Police certificates or health examinations requested after a family violence claim
If the independent expert determines you have experienced family violence, we may ask you for more information. This may include a request to undertake a health exam, or give us character documents such as an Australian or overseas police certificate.
View Home Affairs source› Family violence provisions – Partner visa applicants › Step 3: We assess your claimhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/domestic-family-violence-and-your-visa/family-violence-provisions/family-violence-provisions-partner-visa-applicants

Other official guidance for this visa

Translation
Have all documents translated into English. Provide original and translated documents in your application.
View Home Affairs source
Certification
You do not need to have any documents certified.
View Home Affairs source
Police certificates
For immigration purposes, police certificates are valid for 12 months from the issue date.
View Home Affairs source
Health
You and any members of the family unit, including dependent children who apply for the visa with you, must continue to meet our health requirement.
View Home Affairs source
Forms
Submit your documents for the permanent stage of your Partner visa once two years have passed since you first applied. Do not attach them before this time.
View Home Affairs source

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Reference checklist only — not official, legal or immigration advice. KinVisa does not determine what to submit or assess evidence. Check the current official source. Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/partner-onshore/permanent-801 · Last reviewed 2026-08-19.

Partner (Permanent) visa (Subclass 801) reference checklist

Documents the Department of Home Affairs lists

Other official guidance for this visa

Translation

Certification

Police certificates

Health

Forms