Prospective Marriage
Visa (Subclass 300)
For engaged couples looking to start their married life in Australia. Come to Australia as a fiancé, get married, and transition smoothly to permanent residency.
Validity
9 - 15 Mos
To marry in Aus
Eligibility
Engaged Couples
Must have met in person
Location
Apply Offshore
Join partner from abroad
Application Fee
$9,095 AUD
Base applicant fee
Understanding the Prospective Marriage Visa
The Subclass 300 Visa is the perfect pathway for couples who are engaged and ready to commit to a life together in Australia, but haven't yet reached the requirements for a full Partner Visa.
It is specifically designed for people outside of Australia to come to the country to marry their Australian fiancé. Unlike a standard visitor visa, it gives you the right to work and study immediately, allowing you to settle in and start your new life while you prepare for your wedding ceremony.
The primary requirement is that you must have met your partner in person and be able to demonstrate a genuine intention to marry. We help you gather the unique evidence required for fiancés, ensuring your story of commitment is told clearly and effectively to the Department of Home Affairs.
What You Need to Prove
As an engaged couple, your evidence is slightly different than that of a married or de facto couple.
Meeting in Person
Photos together, travel records, and tickets proving you have physically met each other at least once.
Ongoing Contact
Chat logs, emails, and phone records showing you are in constant communication while separated by distance.
Wedding Plans
Venue bookings, invitations, receipts for rings, or a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) from a celebrant.
Social Support
Statements from friends and family members who know about your relationship and your plans to marry.
Fiancé Benefits
Key Features of the 300 Visa
Why the Subclass 300 is the best choice for many international couples.
Plan Your Wedding
The 'Fiancé Visa' gives you 9 to 15 months to travel to Australia, live with your partner, and finalize your wedding preparations.
Timeframe
9 - 15 Month Validity
Immediate Rights
Must show a genuine intention to marry your Australian partner.
Residency Route
Once married, you transition directly to a Partner Visa (820/801).
Eligibility Benchmarks
Before you apply from overseas, ensure you satisfy these foundational criteria.
Outside Australia
You must strictly lodge this application while you are outside of Australian borders.
Met in Person
You and your fiancé must have met physically. Virtual relationships do not qualify.
18+ Age Limit
Both the fiancé and the Australian sponsor must be 18 years of age or older.
Character
Standard clearance of comprehensive medical and background police checks.
Roadmap
The Fiancé Roadmap
A step by step guide to your wedding and beyond in Australia.
Apply Offshore
Lodge your Subclass 300 application from your home country.
Visa Grant
Receive your grant and travel to Australia to be with your partner.
Get Married
Hold your wedding ceremony anywhere before your 300 visa expires.
Partner Visa
Lodge your Subclass 820 upgrade immediately after the wedding.
Permanent PR
Transition to full Subclass 801 permanent residency 2 years later.
Expert Support
Navigating a fiancé visa is high stakes. We ensure your application is airtight:
- Transition Strategy: We map out your path from Subclass 300 to 820 to 801 before you even apply.
- Meeting Proofs: We help you structure your travel and contact records to meet strict Department rules.
- Complex History: If you've been refused before or have 'no further stay' conditions, we can help.
Application Costs
*Covers the initial Subclass 300 stage. Note that a subsequent fee is required when transitioning to the Subclass 820 stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
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