Next Step After Granted a Prospective Marriage Visa: Transition Guide to Partner Visa Australia
A Prospective Marriage Visa Australia (subclass 300), also known as the 300 Visa, is an Australian visa that will let you marry your fiancé. The Prospective Marriage Visa Australia is usually valid for 9 – 15 months, and you must hold your marriage with your fiancé within the validity period. Now, you may be wondering about the next step you must take after you have officially tied the knot on the 300 Visa, so before you jet off on that dream Honeymoon, make sure you read this article.
Prospective Marriage Visa / PMV 300 – Fast Facts
- How long does it take to get a Prospective Marriage Visa in Australia?
Processing the time for the prospective marriage visa can take 13-25 months.
- How much does a Prospective Marriage Visa cost in Australia?
The Prospective Marriage Visa DHA application fee is AUD9,095. This cost may seem high, but it accounts for a portion of the fees for the later permanent resident partner visa. You will only pay AUD1,515 for the 2-step permanent partner visa as a PMV 300 holder.
- How does a Prospective Marriage visa work in Australia?
This visa will allow your fiancé to come to Australia for between 9 and 15 months from the date of grant of visa, and during this time, you must get married, at which point you can apply for the onshore partner visa subclass 820 and permanent subclass 801.
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Next Step After Granted 300 Visa: Transition to Partner Visa Australia
After being granted a 300 Visa, the next step you must take is to marry your fiancé within the visa validity period. After that, you can continue submitting an onshore Partner Visa (subclass 820/801) application so you can live in Australia permanently with your spouse. You can follow these steps to submit onshore Partner Visa as a 300 Visa holder:
First Step: Get Your Official Marriage Document
The first and most important thing to do is to get your official marriage document. The official document includes a marriage certificate, no legal impediment to marriage (if applicable), and others. These documents will prove that as a holder of a Prospective Marriage Visa Australia, you have complied with one of the visa conditions, which is holding a marriage ceremony with your fiancé. Besides, these documents also prove that your relationship and commitment to your fiancé are genuine and continuing, which is a main criteria of the partner visas.
The other documents that you should prepare are:
- Photos of your marriage ceremony,
- A witness from people who attended your marriage ceremony,
- Supporting letter from your family and friends.
Read more about: Info Application Prospective Marriage Visa Australia
Second Step: Lodge an Onshore Partner Visa (subclass 820/801)
Once you have collected the documents, you should lodge an onshore Partner Visa (subclass 820/801) application.
Why must you lodge this visa application?
Since you have held your marriage ceremony in Australia, it would be the best option for you to lodge an onshore Partner Visa (subclass 820/801). Note that the Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300) and the onshore Partner Visa (subclass 820/801) are a package. It means if you hold a Prospective Marriage Visa Australia, you will need to lodge an onshore Partner Visa (subclass 820/801).
When is the best time to Lodge Partner Visa?
It is best to lodge the Partner Visa (subclass 820/801) when you have your marriage documentation and before your Prospective Marriage Visa 300 expires. The situation would be complex if you submitted a visa 820 application after your Prospective Marriage visa expires. Two possibilities might happen if you lodge your visa 820 after your Prospective Marriage Visa expires:
- You must return to your home country.
You must return to your home country because you don’t hold a substantive visa. It means you won’t be eligible for an onshore Partner visa (subclass 820/801). So, you must lodge an offshore Partner Visa (subclass 309/100) and pay the Partner Visa fee in full (currently set as AUD 9,095)
- Apply for another substantive visa onshore
If you wish to remain in Australia, you need to apply for another substantive visa in Australia. However, this will not help your situation as you will have to give a strong reason and explain why you missed the deadline to lodge a visa 820 application. Also, you must pay the visa fee in full (currently set at AUD 7,850).
Neither of the possibilities above will put you in a good position, so it’s best to keep a strict timeline and lodge your visa 820 application on time, as newlyweds, you will want to save your money for your future and not have to pay the application fee all over again.
Read more: Australian Partner Visa Sponsorship Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What happens after lodging the application?
After lodging a Partner Visa (subclass 820/801), you will be granted a Bridging Visa A, which will allow you to stay legally in Australia while waiting for the decision on your Partner Visa application.
The Bridging Visa A will also allow you to work and study in Australia. There is indeed nothing better than remaining onshore with your spouse, right?
If you wish to check your eligibility, please get in touch with us via email at [email protected] or via phone at 1300 827 159.
Can ONEderland Consulting help me in securing a Partner Visa after being granted a 300 Visa?
ONEderland Consulting has over a decade of experience helping couples transition from a Prospective Marriage Visa to a Partner Visa, allowing them to build a life together in Australia.
Our Migration Agent will ensure the transition process from Prospective Marriage Visa to Partner Visa goes smoothly.
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ONEderland Consulting is always on your side
We understand that the next step after being granted a 300 visa can be challenging. But you are not alone in this difficult journey—we are here to support you every step of the way.
We at ONEderland Consulting will help you save time and ensure a secure process during your visa application. 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.
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