Overview of Australia Prospective Marriage Visa
The Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) is part of the family and partner visa program for Australia. It is for individuals who are seeking to travel to Australia to marry an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
What this visa allows
The Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) allows you to travel to Australia and to marry your fiancé (Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen). Once you marry, you may be eligible to apply for a Partner visa (subclass 820/801) to remain in Australia.
Cost of the visa
The cost of the subclass 300 visa is AUD $7,715.
Processing times
Processing times are typically in the range of 6-12 months.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the subclass 300 visa, you must:
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- be sponsored by your fiancé, who is either an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen;
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- be aged 18 or over;
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- have been in a genuine relationship with your fiancé for more than 12 months prior to lodging your application;
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- be able to demonstrate a commitment to marry your fiancé within 9 months of the visa being granted (this can involve producing evidence of wedding plans and/or a marriage certificate); and
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- have necessary health and character requirements.
Application process
The application process for the subclass 300 visa involves:
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- completing an online application form;
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- paying the visa application fee;
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- providing supporting documentation, including evidence of your genuine relationship with your fiancé; and
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- attending an interview, if requested.
Health and character requirements
You must meet both the Department of Home Affairs health and character requirements to be eligible for this visa.
Visa conditions
The subclass 300 visa has the following visa conditions:
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- you must remain outside of Australia until the visa is granted;
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- you must marry your fiancé within 9 months of the visa being granted; and
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- you must apply for a partner visa within 3 months of marrying your fiancé.
How we can help
At Estrada Migration Law, we understand the complexities of applying for a Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300). Our experienced migration lawyers can provide you with advice and assistance to ensure that your visa application is prepared correctly and lodged in a timely manner.
Conclusion
The Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) is a visa option for those seeking to migrate to Australia to marry an Australian, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. The cost of the visa is AUD$7,715 and processing times are typically in the range of 6-12 months. An experienced migration lawyer can provide you with assistance to ensure that your visa application is prepared correctly and lodged in a timely manner.
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