A practical 2026 guide for Indian-Australian couples preparing relationship evidence for an onshore subclass 820/801 or offshore subclass 309/100 Partner visa application.
Australia’s new Direction 117 prioritises eligible onshore Family visa applications, but does not change eligibility, guarantee faster decisions or remove Parent visa queues.
Reports of possible restrictions on visitors applying for family visas onshore have raised concern. Here is what is confirmed, what remains uncertain and what families can do now.