Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Visa
The Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300), also known as the 'fiancé visa', lets an engaged partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen come to Australia to marry and then transition to a Partner visa.
It is a temporary visa valid for 9 to 15 months, giving couples time to organise their wedding and prepare their permanent residency application.
This guide explains who can apply, the benefits of the visa, required evidence and how here at Nexor Group we can help you secure your prospective marriage visa.
Who can apply for a prospective marriage visa?
To be eligible for the subclass 300 visa you must meet both applicant and sponsor requirements:
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Relationship and sponsorship – you must intend to marry your prospective spouse before the visa expires and both of you must be 18 years or older. Your sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. Same‑sex couples can apply.
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Face‑to‑face meeting – you and your fiancé must have met in person as adults since turning 18 and be known to each other. Long‑distance relationships without a face‑to‑face meeting are not eligible.
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Living outside Australia at lodgement – you and any family members included in your application must be outside Australia when you lodge the application. You may be inside or outside Australia when the decision is made.
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Health and character – applicants and accompanying family members must meet health and character requirements, repay any outstanding debts to the Australian Government and sign the Australian values statement.
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Sponsor obligations – your sponsor must be approved by the Department of Home Affairs. They will also be assessed for character and may need to provide police checks.
Additional relationship requirements
You and your fiancé(e) must be free to marry (not closely related), genuinely intend to get married within nine months of the visa grant date, have physically met and personally know each other.
Sponsors cannot have previously sponsored more than one partner or fiancé for migration to Australia and must not have been sponsored themselves for a partner or prospective marriage visa within the previous five years, unless there are compelling circumstances.
Sponsors must provide police checks and consent to disclosure of any relevant convictions; sponsorship may be refused if the sponsor has a history of serious offences such as violence or intimidation.
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Elegibility Criteria for Subclass 300 visa
| Criterion | Requirement |
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| Age | Both partners must be 18 years or older. |
| Sponsor | Must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen |
| Relationship proof | Evidence that you intend to marry and have met face‑to‑face. You may provide statements from two witnesses (Form 888), letters from your wedding celebrant, and evidence of your relationship history. |
| Location at lodgement | You and any family members must be outside Australia when applying. |
| Health & character | Meet Australia’s health and character requirements. |
| Financial | Demonstrate adequate funds to support yourself and show that you and your sponsor can financially support your life together. |
Costs and processing times
The Department of Home Affairs charges a base application fee for the Prospective Marriage visa starts from AUD 9,365.
Additional fees apply for accompanying family members – AUD 4,685 for each applicant aged 18 or over and AUD 2,345 for each applicant under 18 – as well as mandatory health examinations, police clearances and biometrics.
Processing times vary: 50 % of applications are finalised in about 14 months and 90 % in about 26 months. Our experience shows that well‑prepared applications can reduce delays. Applicants who later lodge their Partner visa (subclasses 820/801) before the prospective marriage visa expires pay a reduced fee for the partner visa. If you wait until the 300 visa expires, you will need to pay the full partner visa fee, so planning ahead can save money.
Applicants who later lodge their Partner visa (subclasses 820/801) before the prospective marriage visa expires pay a reduced fee for the partner visa. If you wait until the 300 visa expires, you will need to pay the full partner visa fee, so planning ahead can save money.
Required documents and evidence
Your application must include comprehensive documentation to satisfy the Department of Home Affairs:
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Identity documents – a birth certificate showing both parents; passport bio‑data pages; national identity card; evidence of any name changes.
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Relationship evidence – written statements from at least two witnesses (Form 888) confirming they know you and your fiancé and can attest to your relationship. Include documents demonstrating that you and your prospective spouse have met face‑to‑face, your plans to marry within 9 months, and the genuine intention to live together after marriage. You should also provide evidence of any previous relationships ending (divorce or death certificates).
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Health and character documents – police certificates for each country you have lived in; medical examinations arranged by an approved panel physician. Your sponsor may also need to provide police checks.
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Sponsor application – your sponsor should lodge their sponsorship form as soon as possible after you lodge your visa. They must provide proof of their citizenship or residency and evidence of their income and ability to support you.
Your obligations while on a 300 visa
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Enter Australia by the first entry date listed on your grant letter and marry your fiancé before the visa expires. The marriage can take place in any country but must be valid under Australian law. Note that the Prospective Marriage visa lasts nine to 15 months and cannot be extended; if you do not marry and lodge your Partner visa before the visa expires you will need to apply for another visa to remain in Australia.
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Comply with Australian laws and visa conditions. Violating conditions may lead to visa cancellation.
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Maintain adequate health insurance – the government recommends obtaining health cover for unforeseen medical expenses. Reciprocal health care agreements may provide limited cover
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Notify the Department of any changes – if your relationship status, contact details or circumstances change, inform the Department of Home Affairs immediately. If your prospective marriage visa is nearing expiry while you are in Australia, you may need to apply for a bridging visa to remain lawfully in the country until a new visa is granted.
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How Nexor Group can help
Applying for a Prospective Marriage visa requires careful preparation of relationship evidence, sponsor documentation and timing for your Partner visa. Nexor Group’s migration agents can:
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Assess your eligibility and advise whether the prospective marriage visa is the right pathway for you.
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Prepare decision‑ready applications – ensuring your relationship statements, witness forms and supporting documents meet immigration requirements.
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Monitor processing times and help you plan bridging visas or travel if needed.
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Guide you through the transition to permanent residency by planning your Partner visa lodgement and advising on English, health and character requirements for the 820/801 visas.
Book a consultation today to discuss your prospective marriage visa and plan your pathway to permanent residency in Australia.
300 Visa FAQs
Yes. You can work and study in Australia for the duration of the visa. You do not receive government assistance for study, so you should budget for tuition fees.
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