How to Apply for a Prospective Marriage Visa Australia? Here’s the Guide and Checklist!
If you’re engaged with an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, you may be eligible for the Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300) Australia. However, navigating an application for a Prospective Marriage Visa can be challenging. As with most everything you need to get done, the first question to ask is, Where do I start?
This article covers everything you should know before submitting an application for a Prospective Marriage visa, including:
- Requirements for the applicant and the sponsor
- Steps in submitting Prospective Marriage Visa application
- Documents required to apply for a Prospective Marriage Visa
- Prospective Marriage Visa application processing time
- Cost to submit a Prospective Marriage Visa application
- Tips for a successful Prospective Marriage Visa application
Prospective Marriage Visa Australia eligibility requirements for you and your fiancé (sponsor)
Before applying for the Prospective Marriage Visa, you and your fiancé (sponsor) must meet the following requirements:
Requirements for the applicant:
- Be at least 18 years old;
- Be free to marry the sponsor (fiance);
- Be sponsored by the fiance and the sponsorship must be approved;
- Meet the health and character requirements.
Requirements for the sponsor:
- Be at least 18 years old;
- Be free to marry the applicant (fiance);
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen;
- Never been convicted for a relevant offence.
Requirements for the relationship:
- Are not related by blood;
- Genuinely intend to get married within 9 to 15 months after the visa grant;
- Genuinely intend to live together as spouses;
- Have met physically and known each other personally.
If you intend to apply for this visa, you must be offshore when you apply and when the visa is granted.
Documents required to apply for a Prospective Marriage Visa
Before submitting an application for Prospective Marriage Visa, ensure to collect these required documents to strengthen your application:
Required documents for applicant
- Identity documents (passport, national identity document, etc.);
- Birth certificate;
- Single certificate;
- Police clearance certificate;
- Health checks.
Required documents for sponsor
- Identity documents;
- Australian passport/Australian citizenship/permanent visa grant letter (to prove status in Australia);
- Evidence of free to marry the fiance (single certificate/divorce certificate);
- Police clearance certificate.
Required documents to proof relationship and marriage plan
- Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM);
- Evidence of on-going relationship (photos, chat histories, etc.);
- Evidence of marriage plan (receipt for venue, wedding invitation, etc.);
- Statement letter from applicant and sponsor;
- Form 888 completed by friends and family.
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Steps in submitting Prospective Marriage Visa application
Here are the steps in submitting a Prospective Marriage Visa application:
- Prepare your application: you must gather all required documents, including your personal identification documents and relationship evidence as listed below.
- Login to your ImmiAccount: if you don’t have ImmiAccount, create a new account here.
- Start a new application: choose the “new application” section, select “Family” option, then choose “Stage 1 – Partner or Prospective Marriage Visa”.
- Complete the application form: fill out all required information and submit the documents as well.
- Pay the visa application charge: you will find several payment options, choose one and pay the visa application charge of AUD 9,095.
- Submit your application: once the payment is successful, submit your application.
- Keep your TRN (Transaction Reference Number): the TRN is required to submit the sponsorship application.
Read more: Next Step After 300 Visa: Transition Guide to Partner Visa
Prospective Marriage Visa application processing time
As of January 2025, the processing time required to assess a Prospective Marriage Visa is between 13 to 25 months. However, it may take longer if you submit incorrect or incomplete application.
Cost to submit a Prospective Marriage Visa application
Currently, the cost for Prospective Marriage Visa is AUD 9,095. Additional charge will apply if you add dependent to your application:
- AUD 4,550 for child above 18
- AUD 2,280 for child under 18
The above fee may change in July every year following the opening of financial year.
Tips for a successful Prospective Marriage Visa application
To get your Prospective Marriage Visa application granted, you can follow these tips from our Principal Migration Agent, Indah Melindasari:
- Be thorough and honest: Ensure that all of your documentation and statements support your story.
- Don’t undervalue the process: It may take some time to collect documentation and schedule health examinations, so get started early.
- Save evidence: Keep shared plans, trip tickets, talks, and pictures.
- Provide a valid NOIM: without a valid NOIM, your visa will not be granted.
Also, ensure to have your marriage before your visa expires. If you don’t get married in time, you could have to leave and reapply because the visa cannot be extended.
Prospective Marriage Visa applications can be time-consuming and frustrating. Consult with our registered migration agent for assistance with eligibility, documentation, and filing strategies if you’re not sure where to begin.
ONEderland Consulting is here to guide you
We at ONEderland Consulting will help you save time and ensure a secure process during your visa application and health insurance enrollment. Our team of highly qualified and experienced migration specialists is dedicated to putting in a lot of effort and planning ahead of time on your behalf. We pay close attention to every detail and apply our extensive knowledge to handle even the most complex cases.
We are committed to being open and honest with you, keeping you updated and involved at every stage. We will work tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome for your future in Australia, and you can rely on us to be your dependable partner and advocate.
We are complex visa specialists. As registered Australian migration agents with the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA), we are regulated in our professional practice and bound by the profession’s Code of Conduct issued by the MARA.
Take the first step and contact us. Our team members are honest, accountable and professional. Contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at 1300 827 159. Alternatively, you may book your consultation online, and it is backed by our 100% Money Back Guarantee Program.
