Subclass 300 Visa - Planning to get married in Australia?

Here’s what you need to know about the Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage) visa

For engaged couples planning to marry and build a life together in Australia, the Subclass 300 visa often called the fiancé(e) visa offers a dedicated and strategic pathway.

It’s designed specifically for couples who intend to marry but are not yet married.

What is the Subclass 300 visa?

The Subclass 300 is a temporary visa that allows you to:

• Enter Australia before marriage

• Marry your Australian partner in Australia

• Apply onshore for the Partner visa (Subclass 820/801) after marriage

• Progress toward permanent residency

Your sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

Why choose the Subclass 300 instead of a Partner visa?

The 300 visa is often suitable if:

• Your relationship is genuine but you haven’t lived together for 12 months

• You want to marry in Australia, not offshore

• You prefer a phased approach: marry first, then apply for the partner visa

• Your relationship evidence aligns better with an intention to marry, rather than an established de facto or married relationship

Key eligibility requirements (in brief)

You must:

• Be 18+ and outside Australia at application (and usually at grant)

• Have met your partner in person

• Be legally free to marry

• Genuinely intend to marry and live together as spouses

• Meet health and character requirements

Your sponsor must:

• Be 18+ and an eligible Australian sponsor

• Be legally free to marry

• Meet character requirements

• Be approved as your sponsor (limits apply)

What evidence matters most?

• The focus is on prospective marriage, including:

• Proof you’ve met and know each other

• Statements explaining your relationship and future plans

• A letter from an authorised marriage celebrant confirming a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM)

• Evidence of ongoing contact and wedding planning

• Statements from family/friends (Form 888s where applicable)

  
  

What happens after the visa is granted?

• The 300 visa is usually valid for 9–15 months

• You must enter Australia and marry during this period

• You must then apply for the onshore Partner visa (820/801) before the 300 expires

• You cannot marry before first entry on the 300 visa

Costs to be aware of (indicative)

• Subclass 300 visa: ~AUD 9,095

• Partner visa (820/801) after marriage: ~AUD 1,920 for 300 holders

• (Plus medical, police checks, translations, and professional fees if applicable)

The Subclass 300 visa can be a powerful option but only when it matches your relationship stage and evidence. Understanding whether this pathway fits your circumstances can save time, stress, and significant cost.

If you’re engaged and planning your future in Australia, knowing your options early makes all the difference and don’t forget to reach out to us.

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