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.
Main requirements
- 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 journey, step by step
From the first enquiry to the decision and after, with how a registered migration agent helps at each step. No step promises an outcome.
- First enquiry
You tell us your current visa, where you are, your family and any past refusals or cancellations.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent identifies your current visa, its conditions and expiry, and any early risk. - Service agreement
Before any personal advice or preparation, you receive a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent sets out the work, the fee and the refund policy in writing. No money is taken for visa work before the agreement is signed. - Evidence
Evidence of meeting, the relationship and wedding plans.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent compares the 300 and the 309. - Lodgement
Lodge from outside Australia with the sponsor.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent lodges a complete application. - Health, police and biometrics
Health examinations, police certificates and biometrics when the Department asks.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent tracks every request and deadline so nothing lapses. - Grant and marriage
Enter Australia and marry within the visa period.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent diarises the marriage and partner visa deadlines. - Partner visa
Apply for the 820 and 801 in Australia before the 300 expires, at the reduced charge of A$1,955.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent prepares the follow-on application.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
Paid to the Department of Home Affairs, not to us.
| Applicant or item | Charge (A$) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Check every charge in the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator.
Processing times
Home Affairs Global visa processing times, updated 29 September 2026 (applications finalised to 31 August 2026). Read 22 October 2026. A guide only, not a promise.
| Prospective Marriage | 50% in 14 months, 90% in 26 months |
|---|
Common refusal reasons
- Not having met in person.
- No real wedding plans.
- Marriage would not be valid.
- Sponsor limits or character.
Document checklist
Tick items as you gather them. Your ticks stay on this device only.
- Application
Recent and upcoming changes
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Talk it through before you apply.
The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts after a written service agreement.
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice for your situation. Rules and charges change; check the official sources before you act.