Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)
Planning to marry your Australian partner and build your future together in Australia? The Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) allows an eligible overseas fiancé(e) of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to travel to Australia to marry their prospective spouse.
After the marriage, the visa holder may apply for an eligible Partner Visa, such as the Subclass 820/801 pathway. The Subclass 300 itself is a temporary visa and is not a permanent residence visa.
At Jurist Migration, we help you understand the Prospective Marriage Visa pathway and present your circumstances clearly and effectively.
Visa Overview at a Glance
The Prospective Marriage Visa is a temporary offshore visa designed to allow couples to enter Australia to marry.
| Visa Type | Temporary Visa (Fiancé / Fiancée Pathway) |
|---|---|
| Marriage Period | The visa generally provides a specified period in which you must marry your prospective spouse, commonly up to 9–15 months, with the exact period determined by the visa grant. |
| Pathway to Permanent Residence | Yes — through a subsequent Onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) application after marriage, subject to meeting the applicable requirements. |
| Application Location | Outside Australia (Offshore) when applying and when the visa is decided. |
| Work & Study Rights | Full work and study rights in Australia, subject to the conditions attached to your visa. |
| Multiple Travel Facility | Multiple travel permitted to and from Australia during the visa validity period. |
Important Marriage Requirement: You must marry your prospective spouse within the period specified in your Subclass 300 visa grant. The exact validity period should be checked carefully in your visa grant notification. Do not rely on a generic 9-month period without checking the conditions attached to your individual visa.
Sponsorship Requirements
Your sponsor generally needs to be one of the following:
Australian Citizen
An Australian citizen may sponsor an eligible prospective spouse, subject to the applicable sponsorship requirements.
Australian Permanent Resident
An Australian permanent resident may sponsor an eligible prospective spouse, subject to the applicable requirements.
Eligible New Zealand Citizen
An eligible New Zealand citizen may sponsor an applicant, subject to the relevant sponsorship requirements.
Sponsor Limitations: Additional sponsorship requirements and limitations may apply depending on the sponsor's previous sponsorship history and personal circumstances. The sponsor may also need to provide police certificates and character information as part of the sponsorship process.
Relationship Requirements
A successful application should demonstrate that your relationship is genuine and that you genuinely intend to marry your partner in Australia.
The evidence should provide a comprehensive, consistent picture of your relationship and future plans together.
Benefits of the Prospective Marriage Visa
Depending on the visa conditions, the Subclass 300 pathway provides valuable opportunities while preparing for marriage and future permanent residency.
Travel to Australia
Travel to Australia to marry your prospective spouse within the validity period.
Live in Australia
Live in Australia together during the temporary visa period.
Work & Study
Enjoy work and study opportunities in Australia subject to applicable visa conditions.
Travel During Validity
Travel in and out of Australia freely during the visa validity period.
Partner Visa Pathway
Progress towards an Onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) after your marriage ceremony.
Potential Permanent Residence
Build a permanent residence pathway in Australia through the Partner Visa program.
Visa conditions should always be checked against your individual visa grant and VEVO record.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)?
The Subclass 300 is a temporary visa that allows an eligible overseas fiancé(e) to travel to Australia to marry their Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen prospective spouse. After marriage, the applicant may apply for an Onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801).
Who is eligible for the Subclass 300 visa?
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, sponsored by an eligible Australian partner, have met in person and know each other personally, be genuinely intending to marry within the visa validity period, and meet Australian health and character standards.
How long is the Prospective Marriage Visa valid?
The visa is usually granted for a period of between 9 to 15 months from the date of grant. The exact expiry date is stated in your grant notification, and you must marry within this period.
What happens after I marry on the Subclass 300 visa?
Once you are legally married in Australia before your Subclass 300 expires, you can lodge an Onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) application. Because you transitioned from a Subclass 300, the Department application fee for the 820/801 is significantly discounted.
What if I don't marry within the required period?
If the marriage does not take place within the specified visa period, the Subclass 300 cannot be extended. You may need to depart Australia unless exceptional circumstances or another eligible visa option applies.
