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Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300): Planning to Marry in Australia? Here's What You Need to Know



Do you intend to get married in Australia? Those who wish to marry and begin a life together in Australia may apply for the Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300). 

Although the information provided does to clarify the Subclass 300 visa's particular duration of stay, it is typically acceptable for nine to fifteen months. 

The provision states that the applicant may remain in Australia for a maximum of 9 to 18 months with this temporary visa.

They have enough time to organize their wedding and pursue permanent residence as a result.

Who Is Eligible to Apply for a Potential Marriage Visa?

You must fulfill the following requirements to be eligible for this visa:

  • Be engaged to a citizen of Australia, a permanent resident of Australia, or a citizen of New Zealand who qualifies.
  • Within nine months of your visa being approved, plan to wed your partner.
  • Meet health and character requirements as established by the Department of Home Affairs.
  • Give proof that you have a sincere relationship with your fiancé.
  • Both during the application process and after the visa is issued, apply from outside of Australia.

Procedure for Subclass 300 Visa Applications

There are numerous essential processes involved in applying for a prospective marriage visa:

1. Collect Evidence of Relationships - 
  • Present evidence of your engagement, such as pictures from the engagement party, invitations, and correspondence logs.
  • Provide proof of a future together, such as financial pledges and wedding arrangements.
2. Send in an offshore application - 
  • Use the online ImmiAccount interface to submit your application while you are not in Australia.
  • Make sure your significant other has formally consented to sponsor your visa application.
3. Comprehensive Character and Health Evaluations - 
  • To fulfill health criteria, undergo medical examinations.
  • Provide police clearance documents from each nation where you have spent at least a year during the last ten years
4. Wait for Visa Processing -
Processing duration ranges from 13 to 25 months, depending on criteria such as:
  • Providing all documentation at the time of lodgment 
  • And responding promptly to requests for extra information 
  • The complexity of your case
5. Marry in Australia & Apply for a Partner Visa
  • You can enter Australia, get married, and start a family after the visa is approved.
  • The Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801), which offers a route to permanent residency, is available for application after marriage.

How Emigrate Lawyers Can Assist You

Emigrate Lawyers can make the complicated process of applying for a visa easier for you.

We assist you in transferring from the Prospective Marriage Visa to the Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) in the future. You will be granted permanent residency as a result.

Contact Emigrate Lawyers now if you need help applying for a visa and plan to get married in Australia. We aim to make your trip to Australia easy and stress-free!

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