Prospective Marriage Visa Subclass 300

Purpose: To allow the fiancé(e) of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to travel to Australia and marry their partner within 9 months of visa grant.

CriteriaDetails
Visa Subclass300 – Prospective Marriage Visa
TypeTemporary (9 months)
Application LocationOffshore only
Sponsor RequirementAustralian citizen/PR/eligible NZ citizen fiancé(e)
Marriage RequirementMust marry within visa validity
Follow-up VisaApply for Subclass 820/801 after marriage
Work RightsYes, once visa is granted
Study RightsYes, no government funding
Family MembersCan include dependents

The Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Visa is a temporary visa that allows a person to come to Australia to marry their fiancé(e), who must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. This visa must be applied for offshore.

Once granted, the visa holder must marry their sponsor within 9 months. After marriage, the applicant can apply for an onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801).

Applicants must demonstrate that they have met their partner in person and intend to marry. Evidence of a genuine and continuing relationship is also required, along with police clearances, health checks, and financial documentation.

This visa is ideal for engaged couples who are not yet married but want to start their life together in Australia after the wedding.

Children and other eligible family members can be included in the application as dependents.

Can I apply for the Prospective Marriage Visa while in Australia?

No. You must be outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is granted.

It is valid for 9 months from the date of grant.

Yes, you must show evidence of having physically met your fiancé(e).

Yes, you will have full work rights once the visa is granted.

You can apply for the Partner Visa (820/801) to remain in Australia permanently.

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