For couples engaged to be married. The Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) is for people engaged to an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, currently living offshore. It’s a temporary visa that allows the applicant to come to Australia to marry their fiancé. After the wedding, they can apply for a Partner visa (subclass 820/801) to remain in Australia long term.
- Two stages: subclass 309 (temporary), then subclass 100 (permanent)
- Allows you to live, work, study and travel in Australia with your partner
- Leads to eligibility for Australian permanent residency
What it gives you
- The opportunity to marry your fiancé in Australia
- A pathway to a Partner visa (subclass 820/801) after the wedding
- Temporary residence in Australia
- Medicare access during your stay
What you'll need
- Passport
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Proof of name change (if applicable)
- Divorce certificate (if applicable)
- National identity card
- Police clearance certificates from every country you've lived in
- Form 80, if requested
- Statutory declarations from you and your fiancé covering how you met, your engagement, and your plans together
- Proof of engagement — ring receipt, photos from the day
- Correspondence showing ongoing communication and wedding planning
- Statutory declarations from friends and family
Getting the documentation right matters here — if you're unsure what counts as strong enough evidence, ask before you submit, not after
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
That’s why we’ve compiled answers to the most common questions we receive to make your experience as smooth as possible.
Is there a time limit to get married after arriving on a 300 visa?
Yes — the visa carries a defined validity period within which the marriage must take place and the subsequent Partner visa application must be
lodged. Confirm the exact timeframe that applies to your grant at consultation, since specific conditions can vary.
Do we need a wedding date set before applying?
A firm date isn’t always required at lodgement, but genuine, credible evidence of wedding planning strengthens the application — we’ll advise on what’s realistic for your specific timeline.
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