Visa file / Partner and family visas
Prospective Marriage visa 300
For a fiance outside Australia who will marry the sponsor within 9 to 15 months.
In force
Who it is for
A person outside Australia engaged to an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, who intends to marry within the visa period.
Published eligibility
- Aged 18 or older; met your fiance in person as adults.
- A genuine intention to marry and live together, and a marriage valid under Australian law.
- Sponsor approved, with sponsor limits and police checks.
- Health and character.
Where you apply from
Outside Australia. The visa can be granted in or outside Australia.
Your safety comes first. The Department publishes information for visa holders and applicants affected by family violence.
Related
From first enquiry to grant and after.
The usual steps, and where a registered migration agent can help at each one. Immi Worldwide gives general information and settlement support, never advice about your visa.
- 01
First enquiry
You tell the registered migration agent your current visa, where you are, your family and any past refusals or cancellations.
Where a registered migration agent can helpIdentifies your current visa, its conditions and expiry, and any early risk.
- 02
Service agreement
Before any personal advice or preparation, you receive a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
Where a registered migration agent can helpSets out the work, the fee and the refund policy in writing. No money is taken for visa work before the agreement is signed.
- 03
Evidence
Evidence of meeting, the relationship and wedding plans.
Where a registered migration agent can helpCompares the 300 and the 309.
- 04
Lodgement
Lodge from outside Australia with the sponsor.
Where a registered migration agent can helpLodges a complete application.
- 05
Health, police and biometrics
Health examinations, police certificates and biometrics when the Department asks.
Where a registered migration agent can helpTracks every request and deadline so nothing lapses.
- 06
Grant and marriage
Enter Australia and marry within the visa period.
Where a registered migration agent can helpDiarises the marriage and partner visa deadlines.
- 07
Partner visa
Apply for the 820 and 801 in Australia before the 300 expires, at the reduced charge of A$1,955.
Where a registered migration agent can helpPrepares the follow-on application.
Charges and processing times.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | A$11,710 |
| Family member 18 or over | A$5,860 |
| Family member under 18 | A$2,935 |
| Later 820 and 801 application while holding the 300 | A$1,955 |
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026. Check the Visa Pricing Estimator before you rely on a figure.
| Stream | 50% decided within | 90% decided within |
|---|---|---|
| Prospective Marriage | 14 months | 26 months |
Home Affairs Global visa processing times, updated 29 September 2026 (applications finalised to 31 August 2026). Read 22 October 2026. Times change monthly and are not a promise. Global visa processing times.
Common refusal reasons
- Not having met in person.
- No real wedding plans.
- Marriage would not be valid.
- Sponsor limits or character.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience. They are not Departmental statistics.
Document checklist
Application
A general list. The Department's own document checklist for your application is the one that counts. Ticks stay on this page only.
What changed, and what people ask.
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Sources
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your circumstances.
How any of these rules applies to a particular person, which visa to choose, and any application are immigration assistance, given only by a registered migration agent.
Immi Worldwide does not give immigration assistance. For advice about your own situation, Immi Worldwide can refer you to Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130, of The Immigration Worldwide Pty Ltd, or you can choose any registered migration agent.
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