Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)
Australia
Last updated: December 20, 2025
9-15 months
$9,365.00
4-18 months
High
About this Visa
This visa allows you to come to Australia to marry your partner. Your partner must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. It is a temporary visa designed specifically for engaged couples who want to get married in Australia. Once you arrive, you can work, study, and travel freely. You must marry your partner before the visa expires. After you marry, you can apply for a Partner Visa to stay in Australia permanently.
Key Benefits
- Live in Australia for up to 15 months
- Full work rights for any employer
- Study in Australia (at your own expense)
- Travel freely in and out of Australia
- Bring family members (dependent children) with you
- Apply for permanent residency after you marry
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: You and your partner must be at least 18 years old
- Relationship: You must have met in person and be known to each other
- Intent: You must genuinely intend to marry and live together as spouses
- Health: You must pass medical examinations
- Character: You must have no substantial criminal record
- Debts: You must not owe money to the Australian government
- Sponsor: Your partner must be approved to sponsor you
Financial Requirement
No fixed income amount; sponsor must prove financial support capacity for 2 years
Documents
- Relationship EvidencePhotos, messages, and proof you have met in person
- Notice of Intent to Marry (NOIM)Official letter from your marriage celebrant
- Police CertificatesFrom every country you lived in for 12+ months
- Health ExamsMedical checks for you and any family members
- Sponsor DocumentsProof of your partner's Australian citizenship or residency
- Financial ProofEvidence your sponsor can support you
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.