Questionsearch Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 I am trying to clear up the definitions between Australian resident and Australian permanent resident. "A permanent residence visa allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely. The Department of Home Affairs issue and administer all Australian visas." I have been granted the 820 which says period of stay as "indefinite" but the 820 is technically a temporary visa, so am I considered a permanent Australia resident or not? Just trying to clear up the definition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 (edited) A temporary visa is not a permanent visa however you can be resident in Australia on a temporary visa - you'll just have to go home when your visa expires or seek a new visa which is permanent. Ah, just checked - yours is a temporary partner visa and the assumption is that with the passage of time and your relationship continues then you will move onto a permanent visa but when you are temporary you are subject to the whims of the visa and you are obliged to let them know if your relationship falls over. Edited November 7, 2021 by Quoll 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Questionsearch Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 Just now, Quoll said: A temporary visa is not a permanent visa however you can be resident in Australia on a temporary visa - you'll just have to go home when your visa expires or seek a new visa which is permanent The complicated part with the 820 is that it is a temporary visa yet it has no expiry date, that is why I am confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Questionsearch said: The complicated part with the 820 is that it is a temporary visa yet it has no expiry date, that is why I am confused. It's temporary until it becomes permanent - if your relationship goes belly up then you leave whereas if you have already got the permanent visa, you dont have to leave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 820: “Temporary visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia until: (a) the holder is notified that his or her application for a Subclass 801 (Partner) visa has been decided; or (b) that application is withdrawn.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 “Australian permanent resident means …. a non-citizen who, being usually resident in Australia, is the holder of a permanent visa.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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