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

The Subclass 300 is a temporary prospective marriage visa for a person who genuinely intends to marry their Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen partner. After marriage, the visa holder can usually apply for the onshore Partner visa pathway.

You may be eligible if you are outside or inside Australia as permitted by current rules, are sponsored by an eligible Australian partner, both parties are generally at least 18, you have met in person, and you genuinely intend to marry within the visa period. You must also meet health, character and other visa requirements.

You may be eligible if you are outside or inside Australia as permitted by current rules, are sponsored by an eligible Australian partner, both parties are generally at least 18, you have met in person, and you genuinely intend to marry within the visa period. You must also meet health, character and other visa requirements.

You must have a genuine intention to marry your sponsor within the visa period and generally must have met in person since turning 18. A formal engagement can help show intention, but the key issue is genuine intention and evidence.

Home Affairs currently states that the Subclass 300 allows a stay of 9 to 15 months from the date of grant. The applicant should marry within the visa period if they want to move into the onshore partner pathway.

The Subclass 300 is usually lodged for the prospective marriage pathway, and from 1 July 2024 Home Affairs has allowed grants while the applicant is in or outside Australia. Lodgement and travel strategy should still be checked before applying.

Applications are generally lodged online through ImmiAccount. The applicant and sponsor prepare evidence, complete the relevant forms, pay the visa charge and respond to any Home Affairs requests for further information.

Common documents include identity documents, relationship statements, evidence of the relationship, sponsor documents, police checks, health examinations if requested, and documents for any dependent children. For a 300 visa, also include evidence of having met, genuine intention to marry and marriage plans.

No. The Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage visa is not a points-tested skilled visa and does not require a job offer. The focus is the eligible relationship or prospective marriage, the sponsor’s eligibility, health and character requirements, and any requested support evidence.

Yes. The applicant and any included family members must meet health and character requirements. Police checks, biometrics or health examinations may be requested depending on the applicant’s country, history and Home Affairs instructions.

No. The Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage visa is not a points-tested skilled visa and does not require a job offer. The focus is the eligible relationship or prospective marriage, the sponsor’s eligibility, health and character requirements, and any requested support evidence.Accordion Content

Processing times change and are not guaranteed. Home Affairs says to use the global visa processing times guide, and partner visa timing can vary based on evidence quality, checks, requests for information and case complexity.

You may be able to include eligible dependent children or other members of the family unit, depending on the subclass and timing. Each family member must meet health and character requirements, and adding a child later can have specific rules.

The 300 visa allows the holder to work and study in Australia, but government support for study is limited. It is temporary and mainly designed to allow the holder to come to Australia and marry their sponsor.

After lodgement, Home Affairs may request more documents, health checks, biometrics or police clearances. You should keep ImmiAccount updated, respond by the deadline and notify Home Affairs of changes in relationship, address, passport or family circumstances.

After grant, the visa holder can travel to or remain in Australia for the visa period, marry their sponsor and then usually apply for the onshore 820/801 partner visa pathway before the 300 expires.

After marriage, the usual next step is to apply for the onshore Partner visa 820/801 before the 300 expires. Subclass 300 holders may be eligible for a lower partner visa application charge for the 820/801 pathway.

If the relationship ends or the marriage does not proceed, the 300 holder may not be able to continue to the partner pathway based on that relationship. Urgent advice is recommended because timing, visa expiry and any alternative options matter.

The 300 is generally for couples who intend to marry in Australia but are not yet married or may not meet de facto requirements. The 309/100 is for married or de facto partners applying through the offshore partner pathway.