Prospective Marriage Visa (300)
For those intending to marry their Australian partner.
Overview
The Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300), often called the 'fiancé visa', is for individuals outside Australia who intend to marry their Australian partner. This visa allows you to travel to Australia for up to 15 months to marry your sponsor. Once married, you can then apply for an onshore partner visa to remain in Australia permanently. I guide you through this unique two-step journey, from proving your intention to marry to lodging the final partner visa application.
The Subclass 300 visa has distinct requirements. You must be sponsored by your Australian partner, have met them in person as adults, and be genuinely free to marry. A key part of the application is proving your genuine intention to marry within the visa period. This involves providing evidence of your relationship, your wedding plans (such as a letter from a celebrant or venue bookings), and your intention to live together as spouses.
Once the Subclass 300 visa is granted, you must enter Australia and marry your sponsor within the 15-month visa validity period. The marriage can take place in Australia or any other country, but you must make your first entry to Australia before the wedding. After the marriage, and before your Subclass 300 visa expires, you must lodge the onshore partner visa (820/801) application. This is a crucial step to secure your long-term future in Australia. I ensure this transition is seamless.
A significant advantage of the PMV pathway is that when you apply for the onshore partner visa (820/801) after marrying, you are not required to meet the 12-month de facto relationship requirement. Your legal marriage is the primary evidence. This makes it an ideal pathway for couples who have not lived together for an extended period. The application for the onshore partner visa is also made at a significantly reduced government fee, making it a cost-effective two-step process. I manage the entire timeline to ensure all deadlines are met.
Key Facts
How I Work — Step by Step
PMV Eligibility Check
I confirm you and your sponsor meet all requirements, including having met in person and being free to marry.
Application Preparation
I help you compile evidence of your relationship and genuine intention to marry, and prepare and lodge the Subclass 300 application.
Visa Grant & Travel
Once the visa is granted, I advise on the conditions, travel requirements, and the 15-month period you have to marry.
Marriage & Onshore Application
After you marry in Australia, I prepare and lodge your Onshore Partner Visa (820/801) application at a reduced fee.
Permanent Residency
I continue to represent you through the onshore partner visa process until the final permanent visa is granted.
What I Do
- Assess your eligibility for the Prospective Marriage Visa (300).
- Advise on the evidence required to prove your genuine intention to marry.
- Assist in obtaining a 'Notice of Intended Marriage' (NOIM) if marrying in Australia.
- Prepare and lodge the Subclass 300 visa application with the correct overseas post.
- Guide you on the visa conditions, including the timeframe for marriage and lodging the next visa.
- Prepare and lodge the subsequent Onshore Partner Visa (820/801) application after your marriage.
- Provide continuous support from the fiancé visa stage through to permanent residency.
Who Is This For?
- ›Couples who are engaged but not yet married.
- ›Individuals outside Australia who want to come to Australia to marry their Australian partner.
- ›Couples who have not lived together and therefore cannot meet de facto requirements.
- ›Partners who want a clear pathway to permanent residency based on their intended marriage.
Common questions about
Do we need to set a wedding date before applying?+
Can I work in Australia on a Prospective Marriage Visa?+
What happens if we don't get married within the visa period?+
Can we apply for the Prospective Marriage Visa if we are already in Australia?+
Your Visa Was Refused — What Now?
I wrote a free guide covering the 5 most common refusal reasons, your appeal options, and the deadlines you cannot miss. It is the same advice I give clients in their first meeting.
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The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Thoughts only — not legal advice.