Learn key information about Australia's 300 Prospective Marriage visa, including eligibility requirements, supporting documents, relationship evidence, visa costs, processing times, and how to apply from outside Australia.
Turner-Rowe Migration can assist you throughout your entire visa application, with support available in both English and Spanish.
What do you need to know about the subclass 300 visa?
What is the official visa name → Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300).
What is the 300 Prospective Marriage visa → A temporary visa that allows you to come to Australia to marry your prospective spouse.
Who can apply to this visa → Applicants who intend to marry their Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen sponsor.
Where can you apply for this visa → You must be outside of Australia to apply for this visa.
How long can you stay in Australia with this visa → You can stay in Australia for 9 to 15 months from their visa grant date.
Can you work under this visa → Yes. You have full work rights in Australia.
Can you study under this visa → Yes. You have study rights in Australia.
Can you travel under this visa → Yes. You can travel to and from Australia as many times as you wish while your visa is valid.
Can I include family members in the visa application → Yes, you can include eligible family members in their application.
Does this visa lead to Permanent Residency → Yes. After marrying your prospective spouse, you can apply for a Partner visa (subclass 820/801) to pursue permanent residency in Australia.
What are the 300 Prospective Marriage visa eligibility requirements?
Relationship and personal requirements:
Have a sponsor
Be the right age
Meet relationship requirements
Visa status and immigration history:
Have no history of visa cancellation or application refusal
Be outside Australia when applying
Other visa requirements:
Meet health requirements
Meet character requirements
Have no debt to the Australian Government
Sign the Australian values statement
Meet the best interests of the child requirement (if applicable)
Eligibility requirements may vary depending on your personal circumstances.
Official Eligibility Requirements → For detailed information on eligibility requirements, please visit the Department of Home Affairs subclass 300 Prospective Marriage visa eligibility page.
What documents do you need?
Identity documents → Provide copies of the relevant pages of your most recent passport, showing your photograph, personal details, signature, and passport issue and expiry dates.
Evidence of your relationship → You must provide evidence of your relationship with your prospective spouse, any previous relationships, and any dependants included in your application.
Prepare your documents → Ensure all documents are translated into English and include both the original documents and their English translations with your application. Provide colour scans or photographs of all documents, including those in English and other languages.
Official Document Requirements → For detailed information on documents required, please visit the Department of Home Affairs subclass 300 Prospective Marriage visa step by step page.
What relationship evidence do you need for the 300 Prospective Marriage visa?
Relationship with your prospective spouse → You must provide statements from two witnesses aged 18 or over who know you, your prospective spouse and your relationship, using Form 888. You must also provide evidence that you have met face-to-face as adults, intend to marry within nine months of visa grant, genuinely intend to live together as spouses, and details of your relationship history, including how you met, how your relationship developed, significant events and future plans.
Former relationships → If you have been in a previous marriage or are no longer with your former spouse, you must submit official documents confirming the end of that relationship, such as divorce or death certificates, separation records or statutory declarations.
Dependants under 18 → You must provide identity documents, evidence of your relationship with the dependant, health examinations and, where applicable, character documents, adoption papers or court orders, school enrolment records. and evidence of sole custody. Consent from any non-migrating person with parental responsibility may also be required through Form 1229 or alternative supporting legal documents.
Dependants over 18 → You must demonstrate that your dependant meets the age and financial dependency requirements. Provide identity documents, health and character documents, evidence of your relationship with the dependant, financial dependence, and a completed Form 47a. A medical report may also be required for dependants aged 23 or approaching 23.
Official Relationship Evidence → For detailed information on relationship evidence, please visit the Department of Home Affairs subclass 300 Prospective Marriage visa step by step page.
What does the Department of Home Affairs need from you?
To be granted a Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300), you must satisfy the Department of Home Affairs that you genuinely intend to marry your prospective spouse. This includes showing that you have met your prospective spouse in person as adults after turning 18, that you know each other personally, and that you intend to marry within the visa period.
A strong subclass 300 visa application includes clear and well organised evidence covering your relationship history, face-to-face meetings, ongoing communication, and intention to marry. Written statements from you, your prospective spouse and relevant witnesses may also support your application. Providing comprehensive supporting documents helps demonstrate the genuineness of your relationship and assists the Department in assessing whether you meet the visa requirements.
How much will the 300 Prospective Marriage visa cost you?
Primary Applicant → $11,710 AUD
Additional Applicant Charge 18+ → $5,860 AUD
Additional Applicant Charge U18 → $2,935 AUD
Costs are subject to change and may vary depending on your individual circumstances and any additional charges, such as our Registered Migration Agent Fees.
Official Visa Pricing → For detailed information on visa costs, please visit the Department of Home Affairs visa pricing estimator page.
What is the 300 Prospective Marriage visa processing time?
Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) applications are processed within:
50% of applications are processed within 14 months
90% of applications are processed within 26 months
Processing times are subject to change and may vary depending on individual circumstances and the completeness of your application.
Official Processing Times → For the latest information on Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) processing times, please visit the Department of Home Affairs visa processing times page.
How can Turner-Rowe Migration help you apply for a 300 Prospective Marriage visa?
1) Client consultation → Our Registered Migration Agent can assess your circumstances and help you evaluate whether you and your partner meet the visa eligibility requirements before applying. We offer consultations online via Zoom, by phone, or face-to-face (in Brisbane), with professional guidance in both English and Spanish. During your consultation, you can speak directly with our agent and discuss the visa process, eligibility requirements, and next steps. You are also welcome to ask questions throughout your consultation.
2) Sign our service agreement & form 956 → Our Service Agreement outlines the services we will provide, our professional fees, and the terms of our engagement. Form 956 confirms that we are representing you in your immigration matter and authorises us to communicate with the Department of Home Affairs on your behalf.
3) Document gathering & review → We will advise you which documents and relationship evidence are required for your application. You will then gather and organise your documents and provide them to us for review. Our Registered Migration Agent will assess your documents and let you know if any improvements, additional information, or supporting documents may strengthen your application and ensure it is presented as thoroughly as possible.
4) Preparing visa application draft → Once your documents are ready, our Registered Migration Agent will prepare your visa application. We will carefully review the completed application before sending the draft to you, giving you the opportunity to review and approve your visa application before it is lodged.
5) Visa lodgement → Our Registered Migration Agent will lodge your visa application on your behalf.
6) Post lodgement support & requests → We keep you informed of important updates throughout the processing of your application and assist you in responding to any additional requests from the Department of Home Affairs. We are always happy to provide guidance and answer any questions or concerns you may have.
7) Visa application outcome → The Department of Home Affairs will provide us with your visa outcome, and we will promptly notify you as soon as it is received and explain your visa conditions. If your visa is granted, you will receive your visa grant number, commencement date, and any applicable visa conditions. If your application is refused, you will be informed of the reasons for refusal and any available review rights.
Important → The Department will not refund you the application fee if your visa is refused.
What happens after the 300 Prospective Marriage visa is granted?
Once your subclass 300 Prospective Marriage visa is granted, you can travel to Australia and marry your prospective spouse within nine months of the visa grant. After getting married, you can apply for a Partner visa (subclass 820/801) to continue your pathway towards permanent residency in Australia.
What happens next?
Marry your prospective spouse → You must marry your prospective spouse before your subclass 300 visa expires. Your marriage can take place in any country, provided it is legally recognised under Australian law.
Live, work and study in Australia → You can stay in Australia for 9 to 15 months from the visa grant date, with full work rights and the ability to study.
Travel in or outside Australia → You can travel to and from Australia as many times as you wish while your visa remains valid. If you are outside Australia when your visa is granted, you must enter before the first arrival date specified in your grant letter.
Apply for a Partner visa → After getting married, you can apply for a Partner visa (subclass 820/801) before your Prospective Marriage visa expires if you wish to settle in Australia. You may also benefit from a lower application charge by applying before your subclass 300 visa ends.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for general information purposes only and is based on information published by the Australian Government and the Department of Home Affairs. Australian visa requirements, policies, fees, processing times and eligibility criteria may change. For the latest and most accurate information, applicants should refer to the Department of Home Affairs and the relevant visa subclass requirements.