Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)
The Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) is a temporary visa for people outside Australia who intend to marry an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
It allows an eligible applicant to come to Australia for the marriage and, after marrying, potentially apply for the onshore Partner Visa pathway through Subclasses 820 and 801. Visa Route Migration can assist both the applicant and sponsoring prospective spouse through the relevant process. Immigration and citizenship Website+1
Support for Both Sides
Why Choose Us for Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)
A Subclass 300 matter involves responsibilities for both the visa applicant and the sponsoring prospective spouse. Visa Route Migration can assist with the visa application and the sponsorship process where appropriate, helping both sides understand what information, documents and actions may be required.
Supporting evidence is an important part of a Prospective Marriage Visa application. Assistance can include preparing the required application, organising supporting documentation and helping present relevant information clearly and consistently. This fits Visa Route Migration’s wider professional approach of personalised attention, practical guidance, clear communication and careful consideration of individual circumstances.
Professional assistance is provided by Registered Migration Agent Rose Khangura, MARN 2619247. Rather than treating every relationship or application in the same way, the circumstances of the applicant, sponsor and proposed marriage can be considered individually before the appropriate professional scope is agreed.
Because a Subclass 300 applicant must be outside Australia when applying, the ability to assist clients overseas with Australian migration matters is particularly relevant to this service. Where appropriate, Rose can also continue assisting after the marriage with the subsequent Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) application, creating continuity between the prospective marriage and later Partner Visa stages. Immigration and citizenship Website+1
How We Can Assist
Professional assistance can be tailored to the parts of the Subclass 300 process that require support. Depending on the circumstances and agreed engagement, assistance may involve the applicant’s application, the sponsor’s requirements, supporting evidence, Department correspondence and the later Partner Visa stage.
Application Preparation
Sponsor Assistance
Supporting Documents
Department Communication
Post-Marriage Support
I was overseas while preparing my Prospective Marriage Visa application and wanted professional help to understand exactly what information and documents required my attention. What I found useful was that the assistance stayed focused on my Subclass 300 application instead of giving me broad Partner Visa information. The application requirements, supporting documents and sponsorship requirements were explained clearly, which helped my prospective spouse and me understand what each of us needed to deal with.
Aditi Sharma
Subclass 300 ApplicationI was the sponsor for my partner’s Prospective Marriage Visa and wanted to properly understand my responsibilities rather than leave the entire process to the applicant. Visa Route Migration helped me work through the sponsorship side and the supporting information that related to me. It was particularly useful to have the applicant and sponsor requirements considered together, as this made the connection between both parts of the application much clearer.
Rohit Mehta
Visa Sponsorship RequirementsBecause our relationship involved periods of living in different countries, preparing our relationship evidence was one of my main concerns. I did not want to simply follow examples I found online, so I sought professional assistance. The guidance helped me organise our relationship history, supporting information and plans to marry in a clearer way. I also appreciated that the focus remained on our own circumstances rather than trying to make our application look like somebody else’s.
Neha Kapoor
Relationship Evidence PreparationI prepared my Subclass 300 application while I was outside Australia and my prospective spouse was in Australia, so being able to receive assistance remotely was important. Visa Route Migration helped me understand the application process and what information needed to be prepared. Having the applicant and sponsorship sides dealt with as part of the same matter also made things easier for us to follow. We had a clearer understanding of what each person needed to provide.
Arjun Malhotra
Remote Visa AssistanceAfter I had lodged my Prospective Marriage Visa application, I received further communication about the matter and wanted to understand what was being requested before I responded. Visa Route Migration helped me go through the relevant information and identify what required attention. For me, the useful part was having the correspondence considered in the context of the application I had already lodged instead of trying to interpret it all on my own.
Pooja Verma
Visa Application CorrespondenceMost of my Subclass 300 application was already prepared, so I was not looking for someone to start the whole process again. I only wanted professional assistance with certain parts before proceeding. Visa Route Migration was able to concentrate on the areas we had agreed on, including the relevant supporting documentation. That approach suited where I was up to and helped me identify the matters that needed closer attention before I moved forward.
Karan Patel
Targeted Visa AssistanceMy first matter with Visa Route Migration was the Prospective Marriage Visa. After getting married in Australia, I later needed guidance with the next Partner Visa stage. I found it helpful that the assistance could continue into the Subclass 820/801 application rather than treating it as something completely separate from the earlier matter. At that stage, the guidance covered the application, eligibility considerations and supporting documents relevant to our circumstances after marriage.
Simran Kaur
Subclass 820/801 ApplicationBefore proceeding with the Subclass 300 process, my prospective spouse and I wanted to understand it from both sides. I needed help with the visa application, while my prospective spouse needed clarity about the sponsorship requirements. Visa Route Migration helped us separate those responsibilities while also showing how the supporting documents fitted into the overall application. Once we understood which information related to each of us, the process was easier to follow.
Rahul Khanna
Applicant Sponsor ResponsibilitiesProspective Marriage Visa Questions
Who is the Subclass 300 visa for?
The visa is intended for a person who plans to marry a prospective spouse who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. The applicant and sponsor must generally be at least 18, have met each other in person as adults, know each other personally and genuinely intend to marry within the visa period.
Do I need to be outside Australia when I apply?
Yes. The primary applicant must be outside Australia when the Subclass 300 application is lodged. Family members applying with the applicant must also be outside Australia. Under the current rules, the applicant can be either inside or outside Australia when Home Affairs decides the temporary visa application.
Do we need to have met in person?
Yes. The applicant and prospective spouse must have met face to face since each person turned 18 and must know each other personally. An online-only relationship where the couple has never met in person would therefore not satisfy this particular requirement. Individual circumstances should still be considered against the current visa criteria.
Does my prospective spouse need to be approved as a sponsor?
Yes. The prospective spouse acts as the sponsor and Home Affairs must approve the sponsorship. The sponsor should generally submit the sponsorship after the applicant lodges the visa application and provides the relevant Transaction Reference Number or application ID. Additional sponsorship requirements can apply depending on the sponsor’s circumstances.
Do we have to marry in Australia?
No. Home Affairs states that the marriage can take place in Australia or another country. The important requirement is that the marriage takes place before the Prospective Marriage Visa expires and is recognised as valid under Australian law.
How long does a Subclass 300 visa last?
The current Prospective Marriage Visa generally allows the holder to stay in Australia for between 9 and 15 months from the visa grant date. The exact expiry date is stated in the individual visa grant information, and the required marriage must take place before the visa expires.
Can I work or study on this visa?
Yes. A Subclass 300 holder can live, work and study in Australia during the visa period. The visa also permits travel to and from Australia while it remains valid. Visa holders should always check their individual grant letter and VEVO for the conditions applying to their visa.
Can family members be included?
Eligible members of the family unit can be included when the Subclass 300 application is lodged. A dependent child may also be added after lodgement but before Home Affairs decides the application, subject to the applicable requirements. Family members applying with the main applicant must also meet relevant health, character and other visa criteria.
What relationship evidence may be required?
Home Affairs requires evidence of the relationship, the intention to marry and the couple’s future plans. Evidence can include relationship-history statements, evidence that the couple has met in person, information about the planned marriage and statements from adult witnesses who know the couple and their relationship. Home Affairs currently allows Form 888 to be used for the required supporting witness statements.
What if we marry before the visa is decided?
If the couple marries before Home Affairs decides the Subclass 300 application, the applicant is no longer eligible for the Prospective Marriage Visa. Home Affairs currently instructs applicants in this situation to notify the Department and provide evidence of the marriage. Depending on the circumstances, the existing matter may then need to be considered in relation to the offshore Partner Visa 309/100 pathway.
What happens after we marry?
A Subclass 300 holder who marries their prospective spouse and wants to remain in Australia may be able to apply for the onshore Partner Visa pathway through Subclasses 820 and 801. Home Affairs states that the applicant must be in Australia to apply and, in the usual Subclass 300 pathway, should apply after marriage and before the Subclass 300 visa ends.
Does Subclass 300 automatically give permanent residence?
No. Subclass 300 is a temporary visa and does not automatically become permanent residence after the marriage. A separate Partner Visa application is required if the person wants to continue through the 820/801 pathway, and the relevant requirements must be satisfied.
How long does a Subclass 300 application take?
Processing times vary and are not guaranteed for an individual application. Home Affairs directs applicants to its Visa Processing Time Guide for an indication based on recently decided applications. Current Partner Visa processing priorities can also affect waiting times, so any published timeframe should be treated as a guide rather than a promised decision date.
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If you are planning to marry your prospective spouse and are considering the Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300), you can contact Visa Route Migration to discuss your circumstances and the type of assistance you may need. Support may be available for the applicant, the sponsoring prospective spouse or both, depending on the matter and agreed professional scope. Book a consultation to discuss an appropriate next step.
Preparing Your Subclass 300 Application
A Prospective Marriage Visa application must currently be lodged online while the applicant is outside Australia. Home Affairs requires information about the applicant, prospective spouse, relationship, proposed marriage and other relevant circumstances. The applicant must also provide accurate information and supporting documents through the application process.
Visa Route Migration can assist with preparing the required Subclass 300 application and helping the applicant understand what information needs to be addressed. Depending on the agreed professional scope, assistance can also involve organising application material and supporting documents so the submission reflects the applicant’s actual circumstances rather than relying on a generic template.
Where further professional assessment is required, this can be addressed through the appropriate professional engagement. The SSOT allows Visa Route Migration to provide broader application assistance or assistance with a particular stage depending on the client’s needs and agreed scope.
Assistance for the Sponsoring Prospective Spouse
The sponsorship is a separate and important part of a Subclass 300 matter. The prospective spouse must generally be at least 18 and be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. The sponsor must be approved by Home Affairs, and sponsorship eligibility can be affected by particular circumstances.
After the applicant lodges the visa application, the sponsor can use the applicant’s Transaction Reference Number or application ID to submit the sponsorship. Home Affairs may also require sponsor police certificates and other information relevant to the sponsorship assessment.
Visa Route Migration can assist the sponsoring prospective spouse with the sponsorship process where appropriate. This may include guidance on sponsorship requirements, preparing relevant information and supporting documentation, and helping the sponsor understand how their part of the process connects with the applicant’s Subclass 300 application.
Preparing Supporting Documents and Relationship Evidence
Supporting evidence is central to a Prospective Marriage Visa application because the Department needs to assess the relationship and the couple’s genuine intention to marry and live together as spouses. Current requirements include evidence that the couple has met face to face as adults, knows each other personally and genuinely intends to marry before the visa period ends.
Home Affairs may require relationship-history statements covering matters such as how the couple met, how the relationship developed, engagement, significant events and future plans. Evidence concerning the planned marriage may also be relevant. Two adult witnesses who know the applicant, prospective spouse and their relationship are currently required to provide supporting statements, for which Form 888 may be used.
Other documents can depend on the individual circumstances and may include identity documents, evidence concerning former relationships, information relating to dependants, health and character material, and English translations where documents were issued in another language. Visa Route Migration can assist with preparing and organising supporting documentation relevant to the agreed scope of the matter.
Communication With Home Affairs
A Subclass 300 matter does not necessarily end once the initial application and sponsorship have been submitted. Home Affairs may request further documents, health examinations, character information or clarification while assessing the application. Applicants also need to notify the Department about relevant changes in circumstances.
Where appropriate and within the agreed professional engagement, Visa Route Migration can assist with communication with the Department of Home Affairs and with preparing responses to requests for further information. The wider confirmed service model also allows Rose to assist clients with organising supporting evidence and responding to information requests where appropriate.
It is important to respond within applicable timeframes and to provide complete and accurate information. Clients should promptly advise Visa Route Migration if their circumstances change or they receive correspondence relevant to the application.
Support After Marriage
The Prospective Marriage Visa is designed as a temporary stage rather than the final permanent Partner Visa outcome. After the visa holder marries the prospective spouse, the usual next pathway for a couple wishing to settle together in Australia is an application for the Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801), subject to the relevant eligibility requirements. The applicant needs to be in Australia to make that application.
Where appropriate, Visa Route Migration can continue assisting the Subclass 300 visa holder after marriage with the subsequent 820/801 application. The client has confirmed that this may include assessing eligibility, preparing the application and supporting documentation, and providing guidance throughout the later Partner Visa process.
The detailed requirements of Subclasses 820 and 801 belong to their dedicated Partner Visa information rather than being repeated in full here. The important connection is that a Subclass 300 holder should understand the next visa stage before the Prospective Marriage Visa expires and seek individual advice where their circumstances require assessment. The wider website plan specifically keeps individual visa pages focused on their own subclass-specific intent.
Is Subclass 300 Right for You?
| Your Situation | What It Means | Next Step |
|---|---|---|
| Engaged and not yet married | Subclass 300 may be relevant | Check the full eligibility requirements |
| Applying from outside Australia | Required when lodging Subclass 300 | Prepare and lodge the application offshore |
| Met in person as adults | Both must know each other personally | Prepare evidence supporting your relationship |
| Planning to marry within visa period | Marriage must occur before visa expiry | Prepare evidence of genuine marriage plans |
| Prospective spouse can sponsor you | Sponsor must meet applicable requirements | Prepare sponsorship after visa lodgement |
| Already married | Subclass 300 is not the intended pathway | Explore the relevant Partner Visa pathway |
| Currently in Australia | Subclass 300 cannot be lodged onshore | Check whether another Partner Visa fits |
| Planning to remain after marriage | Subclass 300 is a temporary visa | Consider the 820/801 pathway after marriage |
Plan Your Subclass 300 Application Carefully
A few practical details can affect how you prepare your application and what you should do while it is being assessed.
Check Sponsor History Early
Previous Partner or Prospective Marriage sponsorships and certain criminal-history circumstances can affect whether a sponsorship can be approved. These issues are worth identifying before relying on the proposed sponsor.
Time Your Checks Carefully
Police certificates and health assessments have validity periods. Completing them too early may mean updated checks are needed if they expire before Home Affairs finishes assessing the application.
Prepare English Translations
Documents that are not in English need English translations, with both the original and translated versions provided. Translation requirements differ depending on whether the translator is located in Australia or overseas.
Do Not Book Travel Yet
Lodging a Subclass 300 application does not give permission to enter Australia. Home Affairs advises applicants not to arrange travel for this visa until the grant has been confirmed in writing.
Report Important Changes Promptly
Changes after lodgement can affect the application. Tell Home Affairs about relevant changes such as marriage, a new child, changed passport or contact details, or other circumstances affecting the information already provided.
Protect Your Visa After Grant
If another visa is granted after Subclass 300, the new visa can replace it and may affect the later Partner Visa application charge. Check your visa status and conditions before applying for another visa.