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Visa At-a-Glance : Subclass 300
Prospective Marriage Visa

The Subclass 300 visa lets you marry your Australian partner in Australia. Start your journey to permanent residency.

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🔎 Visa At-a-Glance

Type: Temporary Visa

Pathway to PR: Transition from Subclass 300 to Subclass 820 - Temporary Partner Visa and then to Subclass 801 - Permanent Partner Visa

Processing Time: Typically, 12–18 months

Sponsor: Yes, usually the partner.

Eligibility: Must be engaged to an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen

Location: Apply offshore - outside Australia

Work Rights: Limited work rights while in Australia on Subclass 300

Health & Character: Must meet health and character requirements

Visa Fee: $9365 – You Pay less for the Subclass 820 | 801 Visa

Citizenship Pathway: Eligible for citizenship after holding Subclass 820 | 801, subject to residency requirements

🧭 Visa Overview

The Subclass 300 Visa allows you to enter Australia to marry your Australian partner. It’s a temporary visa but offers a direct pathway to permanent residency once married. 

Full work and study rights

Access to Medicare

Ability to transition to Subclass 820 - Partner Visa after marriage

Freedom to live anywhere in Australia 

Why Apply for Subclass 300?

Ideal for individuals planning to marry an Australian citizen or permanent resident

Allows you to enter Australia to marry your partner within 9 months

Includes the right to work and study in Australia during the visa validity

Can lead to a permanent residency pathway through Subclass 820 & 801

Eligibility Criteria

Apply Offshore: Must apply from outside Australia.

Genuine Intention to Marry: Must intend to marry within the visa’s validity.

Sponsor's Status: Sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

Age: Must be at least 18 years old.

Health & Character: Must meet health and character requirements.

No Previous Marriages: Evidence of legal divorce or spouse's death required if previously married.

No Outstanding Debts: Must not have any debts to the Australian Government.

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🔍 Application Process – Step by Step

1
Check eligibility
2
Gather evidence documents
3
Pay Visa Fees
4
Submit Application
5
Wait for Decision
5
Receive outcome
6
Marry Your Sponsor
7
Apply for Partner Visa (820 & 801)

Common Mistakes
✅ Tips to Strengthen Your Application

Common Mistakes:

Submitting incomplete documentation

Not providing sufficient relationship evidence

Missing the marriage deadline

Tips to Strengthen Your Application: ​

Ensure all documents are complete and valid

Provide proof of a genuine relationship (photos, communication history, joint finances, etc.)

Keep track of the 9-month deadline to marry after the visa grant

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Members & Next Steps After Visa Grant

You can include dependent children (not a spouse) in the application.

After you marry, you apply for a Subclass 820 Partner Visa, which can include your spouse and children.

Subclass 300 gives you a temporary stay with work rights, but no automatic Medicare (except via reciprocal agreements).

Required Documents – What You’ll Need

Primary Applicant:

Passport

Identity documents

Engagement proof (photos, communication)

Police check

Health check

Partner:

Proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency

Relationship evidence

Health & character documents

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Visa Fees & Processing Time

TypeDetails & Fee (AUD)
🧾 Government Visa FeeApprox. AUD 9,365
👥 Addtional Applicant 18+ AUD 4,685
👥 Addtional Applicant below 18 AUD 2,345
⏳ Processing Time13 to 27 (90% Application Decision)

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❓Frequently Asked Questions

🔍No, Subclass 300 does not have a points requirement.

🛑 No, you must apply for Subclass 300 from outside Australia.

📅 You must marry within 9 months after the visa is granted.

✅ Yes, you can work and study while on the Subclass 300 visa. 

After marriage, you can apply for the Subclass 820 (Partner Visa), leading to permanent residency. 

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Disclaimer
The information on this page is for general guidance only and does not guarantee visa approval. All visa applications are subject to the discretion of the Australian Department of Home Affairs. For personalized guidance, please contact a registered migration agent at Visa Advisor.