Visado de pareja (Subclase 820 / 801): photo and application guide
Dirigido a parejas de ciudadanos australianos, residentes permanentes y ciudadanos neozelandeses con derecho. La Subclase 820 es la etapa temporal; la Subclase 801 le sigue al cabo de 2 años.
Quick answer
35 × 45 mm photo · AUD $9,365 combined fee for 820 and 801 · biometrics at VAC
Photo specification is the shared Home Affairs 35 × 45 mm format. Biometric capture at the VAC for most nationalities. Fee AUD $9,365 combined fee for 820 and 801. Processing 50% within 14 months for 820; 50% within 25 months for 801. Last reviewed .
Application route
| Full name | Subclass 820 (temporal) / Subclass 801 (permanente) — visado de pareja de Australia |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Dirigido a parejas de ciudadanos australianos, residentes permanentes y ciudadanos neozelandeses con derecho. La Subclase 820 es la etapa temporal; la Subclase 801 le sigue al cabo de 2 años. |
| Application route | Solicitud en línea a través de ImmiAccount, acompañada de pruebas de la relación |
| Fee | Tasa combinada de AUD $9,365 para la 820 y la 801 |
| Processing time | 50% en 14 meses para la 820; 50% en 25 meses para la 801 |
| Biometric appointment | Sí — en el centro de visados (VAC) |
| Official portal | Home Affairs — Visado de pareja (Subclase 820 / 801) ↗ |
Photo specification
The Partner visa (subclass 820 / 801) uses the shared Home Affairs biometric photo standard. The same photo file works for the ImmiAccount upload and the printed copy at the VAC.
| Size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 32 to 36 mm chin to crown chin to crown |
| Background | plain light grey or off-white, even illumination |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed (no smile preferred) |
| Glasses | Discouraged; remove for the shot |
| Digital file | JPEG, minimum 900 × 1200 pixels |
What to watch out for with the Partner visa (subclass 820 / 801)
El visado de pareja figura entre los de tasas más altas de Australia (AUD $9,365 cubren ambas etapas). La relación debe acreditar al menos 12 meses continuados antes de la presentación, salvo que haya nacido un hijo de la pareja. La foto biométrica tomada en la solicitud de la 820 se reutiliza en la transición a la 801 dos años después.
Frequently asked questions about the Partner visa (subclass 820 / 801)
What size photo do I need for a Partner visa (subclass 820 / 801)?
35 × 45 mm portrait. The Partner visa (subclass 820 / 801) uses the shared Home Affairs biometric photo: head 32 to 36 mm chin to crown, plain light background, neutral expression.
How much does the Partner visa (subclass 820 / 801) cost?
AUD $9,365 combined fee for 820 and 801.
How long does the Partner visa (subclass 820 / 801) take to process?
50% within 14 months for 820; 50% within 25 months for 801.
Is biometric capture mandatory for the Partner visa (subclass 820 / 801)?
Yes — at a VAC. The biometric capture happens at a VFS Global Visa Application Centre.
Can I use the same photo for an Australian passport later?
Yes if you become an Australian citizen and apply for an Australian passport. The DFAT passport specification (35 × 45 mm) matches the Home Affairs visa specification. The photo is interchangeable across these documents.
Other Australian visa categories
Prepare your Partner visa (subclass 820 / 801) photo
Upload a portrait — Anfas.Pro applies the Home Affairs 35 × 45 mm format automatically.