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Subclass 300
Prospective Marriage visa
For a fiancé(e) outside Australia who intends to marry their Australian partner within nine months of the visa being granted.
Who this visa is for
People engaged to an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, who want to come to Australia to marry.
- Visa type
- Temporary
- Where you apply
- Outside Australia
- Length of stay
- 9 months from the date of grant
- Work
- Full work and study rights
- Next step
- Marry in that time, then apply for the onshore partner visa (820/801)
Key requirements
- You and your partner are both at least 18
- You have met in person as adults and know each other
- You genuinely intend to marry and live together as a married couple
- Your marriage would be valid under Australian law
- You are outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is decided
- Health and character requirements, and sponsor character checks
What this visa lets you do
- Travel to Australia and marry within the visa period
- Work and study in Australia
- Travel in and out of Australia during the visa period
- After the wedding, apply for the onshore partner visa without leaving Australia
How it works
Applying for the 300 visa
We handle each step and keep you informed, from the first assessment to the decision.
Prepare evidence
Evidence of your relationship, meetings in person and plans to marry, such as a notice of intended marriage.
Apply from outside Australia
Lodge the application online with your sponsor's details.
Grant and travel
Once granted, travel to Australia.
Marry and apply
Marry within the visa period and apply for the 820/801 partner visa.
Documents you'll usually need
- Passports and birth certificates
- Evidence you have met in person
- Evidence of your relationship and ongoing contact
- A notice of intended marriage, or wedding plans
- Statements from both partners
- Police certificates
Documents not in English need accredited translations. The Department may ask for others depending on your circumstances.
General information only, current at November 2026. Visa criteria, fees and processing change often, including each 1 July. Book a consultation for advice on your situation.
Thinking about the 300?
Book a consultation and we'll check whether you meet every criterion before you apply.