Introduction to the Australian Partner Visa The Australian Partner Visa is also called a spouse visa or de facto visa. It allows the partner of an Australian citizen or permanent resident to live in Australia. This visa is for couples, whether married or in a real de facto relationship. It helps them reunite or build a life together in Australia. Partner visas have two main types. The first is an onshore partner visa. This includes subclass 820, which is temporary, and subclass 801, which is permanent. The second type is an offshore partner visa. This includes subclass 309, which is