Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)

Your partner needs to apply for a sponsorship online, and the process of this step is very simply. All the documents that must be submitted are:    

• Your partner’s identity documents (her/his passport, birth certificate and a passport sized photo of his/her face) to prove he/she is an Australian citizen/PR or New Zealand citizen.   
• Character documents (police certificates for every country where your partner spent for 1 year or more)   

You must be outside Australia at the time of applying and must lodge your application online.   

To apply, you need to create an online account on https://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/login. Fill in all compulsory information and attach your ID, your police checks and all required documents mentioned in the section “How can you prove the relationship with your partner?.”    

The case officer starts processing your application only when the visa fee is paid.    

• You must be asked for organising health examinations and biometrics. The Department of Home Affairs will inform you when you need to organise.   
• You can also add your dependent child/children to your application before your visa outcome is released.   
• If you marry before your visa 300 is granted, you must inform the Department of Home Affairs, attach the evidence of your marriage and you can request for a Partner visa 309/100.    

• You must be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with your prospective spouse who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.  
• Both you and your prospective spouse must have a genuine intention to marry each other within 9 – 15 months of the visa grant.  

• Both the primary applicant and any family members included in the application must be outside Australia when applying for the visa.   

• You must have a sponsorship from your prospective spouse.  

• You and your prospective spouse must both be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.  

• You and any dependent family members included in the application must meet health and character requirements. This typically involves undergoing medical examinations and providing police clearance certificates.  

• You might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused before

• You must have no outstanding debts to the Australian government.  

• The sponsor can only sponsor 2 spouses or de facto partners in his/her lifetime and can only sponsor 1 spouse or de facto partner within 5 years unless in an exceptional circumstance.  
• The sponsor cannot hold a spouse visa sponsored by another person in the past 5 years.    
• You are not eligible for the visa 300 sponsorship if you held the visa subclass 204 in the 5 years before your partner applied and on the date of your visa 204 grant:  
• You were divorced from or permanently separated from the applicant, or  
• The applicant was your spouse or de facto partner, but you did not disclose this information to the Department of Home Affairs at the time.  

The processing time for a Visa Subclass 300, also known as a Prospective Marriage Visa, can vary depending on several factors, including the specific circumstances of the applicant, the volume of applications being processed, and the processing office or location. However, the medium processing time for a visa 300 is 9 months.   

The Visa Subclass 300 is an Australian visa known as the “Prospective Marriage Visa.” It is designed for individuals who are engaged to be married to an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. The primary purpose of this visa is to allow the visa holder to enter Australia temporarily for the purpose of getting married to their prospective spouse within nine months of visa grant.  

Visa Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage Visa) and Visa Subclass 309 (Partner (Provisional) Visa) are both Australian visas that pertain to individuals in relationships with Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. The applicant must be OUTSIDE Australia when applying for these visas. However, there are key differences between the two visas:  

Visa Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage Visa):  

• Purpose: The Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) is intended for individuals who are engaged to be married to an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. It allows the visa holder to enter Australia for the purpose of marrying their prospective spouse within nine months of visa grant.  

• Marriage Condition: The primary condition of this visa is that the visa holder must marry their fiancé(e) within 9 months. Once married, they can then apply for a Partner (subclass 820 and 801) visa to remain in Australia as the spouse of their Australian partner.  

Visa Subclass 309 (Partner (Provisional) Visa):  

• Purpose: The Partner (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 309) is designed for individuals who are in a genuine de facto relationship or are legally married to an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.  
• De Facto Relationship or Marriage Requirement: This visa accommodates both legally married couples and de facto partners. There is no requirement to marry within a specific timeframe for this visa.  

Unfortunately, the visa 300 is a temporary visa, so the visa holders are NOT eligible for Medicare in Australia. This means that you need to pay for all the medical consultations and treatments if required.   

No. The visa 300 holders are allowed to study and work without limitations, but they are not eligible for Centrelink benefits.   

Yes, you can include your child (dependent child) in your Visa Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage Visa) application if you have custody or legal guardianship of the child and the child meets the eligibility criteria for inclusion.  

Yes, under the Visa Subclass 300, you are generally allowed to work in Australia on a full-time basis once you have entered the country. This visa does not usually impose work restrictions.

If your relationship breaks down while you are waiting for a Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300), you need to notify the Department of Home Affairs as soon as possible. The purpose of this visa is for you to enter Australia to marry your partner, so if your relationship breaks down, there is a high chance of your visa application being refused.    

SOL Migration has a strong team of 6 experienced Registered Migration Agents. Our Registered Migration Agents will assess your eligibility and guide you through the process of applying for the visas you require. We will assist you in preparing all the relevant documents for your application. 

Contact us today on 07 3003 1899 or fill out the enquiry form. Our team will contact you within 24 hours at the latest!