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Prospective Marriage
Visa (Subclass 300)
Begin your future together in Australia. The Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) is the fiancé visa pathway for eligible engaged couples who intend to marry in Australia and progress to a partner visa after marriage.
Our Australian registered migration agents assist with sponsor eligibility, genuine relationship evidence, marriage-intent documentation, and complete Subclass 300 applications for engaged couples in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, the Middle East, and worldwide.
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Prospective Marriage Visa
(Subclass 300) Overview
The Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) allows eligible engaged partners to enter Australia to marry their sponsor, then apply for an onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801). This offshore fiancé visa pathway is for couples who are engaged and planning marriage in Australia — not for those already married or in a de facto relationship meeting partner visa criteria. After marriage, couples generally progress through the two-stage partner visa pathway toward permanent residency.
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Eligibility Criteria for Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)
The Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) is for eligible engaged couples who intend to marry in Australia. Applicants must be in a genuine relationship with an eligible sponsor and satisfy all legislative requirements for the fiancé visa pathway.
- - Be engaged to an eligible Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen sponsor.
- - Have a genuine intention to marry the sponsor in Australia within the required timeframe after arrival.
- - Have met in person since turning 18 and be known to each other personally.
- - Be of marriageable age and have legal capacity to marry under Australian law.
- - Be in a genuine and continuing relationship with the sponsor.
- - Meet health and character requirements at key decision points.
Application process
Application process for Subclass 300
Real Migration manages Subclass 300 with engagement diagnostics, marriage-intent evidence architecture, offshore lodgement planning, and 820/801 transition strategy.
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Genuine relationship and marriage-intent evidence preparation.
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Form and declaration drafting for applicant and sponsor.
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Lodge Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) application offshore.
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Manage Department processing and information requests.
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Travel to Australia on Subclass 300 where granted.
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Marry sponsor in Australia within the required timeframe.
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Lodge Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) and plan permanent residency.
Offshore Lodgement
Fiancé Visa Grant
Marriage in Australia
Partner Visa (820/801)
Permanent Residency
Planning and compliance
Prospective Marriage Visa Planning and Compliance
Plan timelines, costs, relationship evidence, marriage arrangements, and partner visa transition strategy before offshore lodgement.
Indicative Timeline Module
- Pre-lodgement: engagement strategy, sponsor review, and marriage-intent evidence.
- Lodgement: offshore Subclass 300 filing and Department assessment.
- Grant: travel to Australia and marriage planning within visa conditions.
- Marriage: legal marriage in Australia within the required timeframe.
- Transition: Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) lodgement and permanent residency planning.
Cost Planning Module
Subclass 300 involves government visa application charges, health examinations, police certificates, biometrics, document translations, statutory declarations, and professional migration assistance. Couples should also plan future Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) costs as part of the full pathway. We map expected costs before lodgement.
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Subclass 300 cases require relationship and marriage-intent evidence consistency, sponsor obligation compliance, Department communication, and Partner Visa transition planning after marriage. We support international couples, long-distance relationships, cross-cultural couples, and same-sex engaged couples.
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Evidence quality checkpoints
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Structured case milestones
Next stage pathway
820/801
Onshore partner progression
Documents
Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) Checklist
- Passports and identity documents for applicant and sponsor
- Evidence of engagement including photographs and ceremony records where applicable
- Relationship history evidence including visits, communication, and chronology
- Communication records such as messages, call logs, and video calls where appropriate
- Travel together evidence including bookings, itineraries, and boarding passes
- Marriage-intent documentation including wedding plans, venue bookings, and celebrant correspondence
- Statutory declarations and letters from family or friends
- Financial support evidence where relevant
- Children's birth certificates and custody documents where applicable
- Health examination results and police clearances
Risk review
Common Refusal Risks for Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) Applications
- Weak relationship evidence or unclear genuine intention to marry.
- No credible evidence that the couple has met in person as required.
- Ineligible sponsor or prior sponsorship limitations not addressed.
- Insufficient meeting or visit evidence for long-distance relationships.
- Health concerns not adequately addressed.
- Character concerns or incomplete police clearances.
- Incomplete application or inconsistent declarations.
- False or misleading information in forms or supporting documents.
Our approach
Our Process: How We Assist With Prospective Marriage Visa Applications
01. Relationship pathway fit
Onshore strategy, chronology, and legal criteria reviewed first.
02. Evidence architecture
Relationship, identity, and sponsorship records aligned for consistency.
03. Lodgement quality gate
Forms and support files checked against refusal-risk points before filing.
04. Decision and next stage
Request handling plus pathway planning through temporary and permanent grant stages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)
What is the Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)?
It is a temporary visa that allows eligible engaged partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to enter Australia to marry their sponsor and then apply for a partner visa.
Do we have to be married before applying?
No. Subclass 300 is for engaged couples who intend to marry in Australia after the visa is granted — not for couples who are already married.
Can we marry outside Australia after receiving the visa?
Subclass 300 is designed for marriage in Australia to the sponsor. Marrying outside Australia is generally not consistent with the purpose of this pathway.
How long do I have to get married after arriving in Australia?
Marriage generally must take place within the timeframe specified in the visa conditions after first entry. Exact requirements should be confirmed against current settings at grant.
Can I work on a Subclass 300 visa?
Subclass 300 generally includes work rights subject to visa conditions at grant. Confirm conditions on your visa grant notice.
Can I study while holding a Subclass 300 visa?
Study may be permitted subject to visa conditions. Check your grant notice and plan study activities accordingly.
Can I include my children?
Yes. Eligible dependent children may generally be included subject to health, character, and custody requirements.
Can same-sex couples apply?
Yes. Same-sex engaged couples may apply for Subclass 300 when they meet the same eligibility and evidence requirements.
Do we need to have met in person?
Yes. Applicants and sponsors are generally required to have met in person since turning 18 and be personally known to each other.
Can I apply for the Partner Visa after marriage?
Yes. After marrying in Australia, eligible couples generally lodge Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) as the next stage toward permanent residency.
Can my sponsor be living overseas?
Sponsors are generally required to be settled in Australia. Offshore sponsor settings are limited and should be confirmed against current law.
Can a registered migration agent assist with my application?
Yes. A registered migration agent can assess eligibility, prepare relationship and marriage-intent evidence, manage sponsorship, and handle the entire application process.
Top trending Subclass 300 questions
Can I apply for a fiancé visa without being engaged?
Subclass 300 requires a genuine engagement and intention to marry. A credible engagement is central to eligibility.
How many photos should I include?
There is no fixed number. Include photos that show relationship milestones over time alongside other evidence categories.
Is an engagement ring required?
No single document is compulsory, but engagement evidence should credibly support the relationship and marriage intention.
Can we marry in any Australian state?
Yes, where the marriage is legally valid under the laws of the relevant Australian state or territory.
Can I stay in Australia if my wedding is postponed?
Visa validity and conditions are time-sensitive. Postponed weddings should be assessed immediately for migration impact.
Can I work immediately after arriving?
Work rights generally apply subject to visa conditions at grant. Confirm your grant notice before starting employment.
Can I convert a Visitor Visa into a Prospective Marriage Visa?
Strategy depends on lawful status and schedule 3 criteria. Onshore conversion is restricted — offshore lodgement is the standard pathway.
What happens if our relationship ends before marriage?
Relationship breakdown can affect visa validity and future options. Seek migration advice immediately if circumstances change.
Is financial support compulsory?
Financial support is not always compulsory but can strengthen evidence of commitment and practical relationship support.
What is the difference between a fiancé visa and a partner visa?
Subclass 300 is for engaged couples planning to marry in Australia. Partner visas (309/100 or 820/801) are for spouses or de facto partners in an existing qualifying relationship.
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