Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)
A temporary visa that lets you travel to Australia to marry your prospective spouse and then apply for a Partner visa.
About the Subclass 300 Visa
The Prospective Marriage visa allows you to travel to Australia to marry your prospective spouse. After marriage, you can apply for a Partner visa (subclass 820/801) to remain in Australia permanently. This is commonly known as the "fiancé visa".
Key Benefits
- Travel to Australia to marry your prospective spouse
- Valid for 9 to 15 months
- Work and study in Australia
- Travel to and from Australia
- Apply for Partner visa after marriage
- Include dependent children in your application
Eligibility Requirements
Relationship Requirements
- Be in a genuine and continuing relationship with your prospective spouse
- Have met your prospective spouse in person
- Intend to marry within 9 months of entering Australia
- Intend to live together as spouses after marriage
- Be 18 years or older (or have parental consent if younger)
Sponsor Requirements
- Your prospective spouse must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
- They must be 18 years or older
- They can only sponsor one prospective spouse at a time
- They must meet character requirements
General Requirements
- Meet health requirements
- Meet character requirements
- Have no outstanding debts to the Australian Government
- Not have had a visa cancelled or previous application refused
What Happens After Marriage?
Once you marry your prospective spouse in Australia, you should apply for a Partner visa (subclass 820/801) before your Prospective Marriage visa expires. The Partner visa process includes:
Stage 1: Temporary Partner Visa (820)
Allows you to stay in Australia temporarily while your permanent Partner visa is processed. You can work and study, and travel in and out of Australia.
Stage 2: Permanent Partner Visa (801)
After approximately 2 years, if you still meet the requirements, you will be granted permanent residence.
Application Process
Prepare Evidence
Gather evidence of your genuine relationship and meeting in person
Sponsorship Application
Your prospective spouse lodges sponsorship application
Lodge Visa Application
Apply online from outside Australia
Health and Character Checks
Complete required health examinations and police checks
Visa Decision
Receive decision and travel to Australia
Important Information
- You must be outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is granted
- You must marry within 9 months of entering Australia
- Your prospective spouse cannot sponsor another person until 5 years after this application
- Processing times are typically 15 to 21 months
- Strong evidence of your genuine relationship is crucial
Required Evidence
Nature of Relationship
Photos together, travel records showing visits, communication records (emails, messages, calls)
Meeting in Person
Evidence that you have met face-to-face such as photos, travel documents, statutory declarations
Intention to Marry
Notice of Intended Marriage, venue booking, invitations, or other wedding preparations
Supporting Statements
Statutory declarations from friends and family who know your relationship
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