Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) Melbourne, Australia

What is the Duration of Prospective Marriage Visa Subclass 300?

After having your visa successfully granted, the applicant is allowed to stay within the country for a duration of 9 to 15 months. The applicant must enter Australia and marry before the expiration of the visa.

Processing Times for Prospective Marriage Visa – Subclass 300

These are the usual time periods for processing the prospective marriage visa application:

Please understand that these are indicative costs and time periods only and may or not apply to your application. Every application is processed and evaluated on a case-to-case basis. The more documents and required information you provide, the better the chances of success and speedier processing. If your case or application is complicated, it may take a longer time to process.

Other factors that can influence the processing time of your application are:

1. Correct filling out of the application
2. Submitted documents and willingness to provide more information if required
3. Time required to verify the information that you provide

Get your application checked and verified by our experienced visa agents. They are well-versed in every aspect of the prospective partner visa application and can guide you through the required documents that prove the genuineness of your application. They can also liaison with the Department of Home Affairs on your behalf and revert to their request for any clarification or additional documents on a speedy basis.

What is the Cost of a Prospective Marriage Visa for Australia?

Check out the cost for a Prospective Marriage Visa – Subclass 300

For exact cost refer to the Department of Home Affairs website or check with your visa agent.

What are the Eligibility and Requirements of a Prospective Marriage Visa?

Key Eligibility and Requirements for Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)

To be eligible, both applicants and sponsors must meet specific criteria, ensuring a genuine, sustainable relationship. These are the eligibility criteria and key requirements for an Australian prospective marriage visa:

1. Should not have had a visa application refusal or cancellation in the past
2. Must be offshore (outside Australia) when you lodge the application
3. Needs to be of the right age
4. Should have the sponsorship of an eligible Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
5. Department of Home Affairs should approve the sponsor
6. Should meet the relationship requirements as specified
7. Need to meet the character and health requirements
8. Must own no debt to the Australian government
9. Should not be related to your fiancé or fiancée by blood or birth
10. Should have met your fiancé or fiancée in person
11. Need to have a genuine relationship and the intention to marry

For Applicant – Eligibility

The applicant:

1. Be 18 years or over
2. Intend to marry an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
3. Prospective spouse should be sponsoring your visa application
4. Have met your prospective spouse in person and know each other
5. Have genuinely intention to marry your prospective spouse after the grant of a visa
6. Must meet the character and health requirements

For Sponsors – Eligibility

The sponsor:

1. Must be an eligible Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
2. Are sponsoring the application of the prospective spouse
3. Are not related to the applicant by blood or birth
4. Have the intention to marry the prospective spouse
5. Have met the prospective spouse in person and know him/her personally

Partner visa (subclass 309/100): After you have the prospective marriage visa (subclass 300) and marry your partner, you can apply for the partner visa for living in Australia. Two of the common categories are – Partner Visa (subclass 309) and Partner Visa (subclass 100). Both these visas should be applied together when you are outside Australia. The Partner Visa (subclass 309) is a temporary visa that leads directly to the Partner Visa (subclass 100), which is a permanent visa. You can live, work, and study in Australia with the Partner Visa – subclass 309 while your Partner Visa – subclass 100 is being processed.

With a 300 prospective partner visa, you will be able to:

1. Stay in Australia between 9 and 15 months as specified by your visa
2. Work in Australia
3. Study in Australia (at your own expense)
4. Enter/Exit Australia as many times as you want

Step by Step Process of Applying for a Prospective Marriage Visa

Most people get confused or overwhelmed when applying for a visa application. The Australian visa application and immigration process is considered one of the toughest in the world.

Here’s the step by step process:

1. Step 1: Seek expert guidance:

   • You should take the help of a agent to apply for a prospective marriage visa.
   • He/She will discuss your case, inform you on eligibility and guide you on how to successfully apply for the visa.

2. Step 2: Collect documents:

   • An important part of any visa application besides the eligibility is the supporting documentation.
   • If you fail to provide the correct documents, your visa application may be rejected or delayed.
   • Collect all the required documents before you proceed to the visa application process.
   • These include documents related to your identity and the nature of your relationship with your fiancé as well as the intention to marry him/her after entering Australia.

3. Step 3: Apply:

   • Proceed to apply for the visa with all the supporting documentation in place along with the visa fee.
   • You need to apply for a visa when you are outside Australia. The application is filed online.
   • If family members are to be added to the application, the applicant needs to pay for their fees separately.
   • You also need sponsorship from your prospective groom/bride before you apply.

4. Step 4: Visa outcome:

   • Wait for the visa application. If the immigration department requests for more information or any clarification, ensure that it is sent on time.
   • It is a good idea to take the services of a qualified visa agent who can liaison with the immigration department on your behalf and answer all their queries.

5. Step 5: Apply for a partner visa:

   As the prospective marriage visa is only a temporary visa you must apply for a partner visa subclass 820 or 801 after your marriage to your fiancé and before the expiration of this visa.

What are the documents required for a Prospective Marriage visa?

The prospective marriage visa subclass 300 checklist is as follows:

1. Form 80

   This is the character assessment of the applicant. It is also required for any accompanying children above 16 years.

2. Form 888

   This is a declaration by 3rd parties, verifying the nature of the relationship and the intent to marry the applicant and the sponsor. The requirement is of 2 forms, however, most visa agents recommend 4-6 forms.

3. Personal documents: You need to apply with

   • Passport details
   • Full birth certificate (shows name of both parents)
   • Notice of intention to marry
   • Evidence that you and your fiancé have physically met and known each other
   • Evidence that you are in a genuine relationship and intent to marry
   • Health and character documents

4. Sponsors’ documents

   Your sponsor’s documents are also required as part of your prospective marriage visa applicant. These are:

   • Passport details
   • 2 Passport photo
   • Birth certificate
   • Evidence to show that the sponsor is an Australian citizen, PR holder or an eligible New Zealand citizen
   • Police clearance
   • Health and character documents

For a complete and updated list of documents, visit the Department of Home Affairs website or consult your visa agent.