The Prospective Marriage Visa is a temporary visa for the fiancé of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. It allows the applicant to travel to Australia, marry their sponsor, and then apply for an onshore partner visa as the next step toward permanent residency. It is a single-stage visa and does not itself grant permanent residency.
Subclass 300 — How It Works Once granted, the visa allows the applicant to enter Australia and remain for 9 to 15 months, as specified at the time of grant. The applicant must marry their sponsor within 9 months of entering Australia. After marriage, the applicant can apply for the onshore partner visa (Subclass 820/801) to continue the pathway to permanent residency.
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Your eligibility for the Prospective Marriage Visa depends on your relationship, your sponsor's status, and whether both of you meet the face-to-face requirement. Here is what to check first.
Your sponsor history is assessed carefully and can affect eligibility. If your sponsor has previously sponsored a partner or fiancé for migration to Australia, or has themselves been sponsored for a partner or Prospective Marriage Visa within the previous five years, restrictions may apply. We assess your sponsor's history as part of the initial eligibility advice regardless of where in Australia your sponsor is based.
Every Subclass 300 application is assessed against two things: the genuineness of your relationship and intention to marry, and whether you meet the mandatory health and character requirements. Both must be in order before lodgement.
The Subclass 300 differs from other partner visa subclasses as the evidentiary requirements and 12-month de facto cohabitation requirement do not apply. The focus is on genuine intention to marry and a genuine, continuing relationship. Our registered migration agents build your evidence file to reflect what the Department looks for at assessment.
The strength of your application depends on how well each area is covered. Plans do not need to be finalised at lodgement, but they must be credible and supported by documentation. The sponsor must also submit a separate sponsorship application at the same time. We advise on exactly what is required for your specific circumstances at the initial consultation.
Requirements vary depending on your specific circumstances. We confirm exactly what is needed at the initial consultation.
We provide end-to-end legal support for Subclass 300 applications across Australia. From your first eligibility assessment to your transition onto the onshore partner visa, here is what working with us looks like.
"We had already tried to put our application together ourselves and quickly realised how much we were missing. Partner Visa Lawyers reviewed everything, identified the gaps in our evidence, and lodged a complete application within weeks. We felt in control of the process for the first time."
"My situation was complicated. I had a previous visa refusal and my partner and I had spent long periods apart due to work. They understood the risks upfront, built submissions that addressed them directly, and kept us informed at every stage."
"The advice was specific, practical, and honest. We knew exactly what the Department would be looking for and what we needed to provide. No surprises. Just clear legal guidance from people who know partner visas inside out."
One of the most common concerns couples have is not knowing what comes next. This is what the process looks like when you work with us, from start to finish.
Knowing the full cost upfront lets you plan properly and move forward with confidence. Below is a breakdown of the Department's current government application charges.
In addition to the government application charge, most applicants will incur other costs as part of the process, including health examinations, police clearance certificates, and document translation where applicable. These vary depending on your individual circumstances and country of origin. Contact us for a full cost overview tailored to your situation.
The Subclass 300 is a single-stage visa. Understanding the processing timeline helps you plan your entry to Australia and your marriage timeline realistically.
Speak with us for an assessment of timeframes based on your specific situation.
