Why Choose Subclass 300?
The Prospective Marriage visa is tailored for couples who are engaged but have not yet lived together for the 12 months required for a de facto partner visa, providing legal entry to marry and settle in Australia.
No 12-Month Cohabitation
Ideal for engaged couples who have met in person but do not yet meet standard de facto living requirements.
Full Working Rights
Work for any Australian employer or operate a business across Australia with zero working hour restrictions.
Multiple Entry Travel
Travel in and out of Australia freely to finalize wedding plans, visit relatives, or take overseas trips.
Onshore PR Transition
Transition directly to the Subclass 820/801 Partner Visa after your wedding before your Subclass 300 visa ceases.
The Subclass 300 Application Roadmap
Our registered migration strategists ensure your engagement documentation, NOIM bookings, and relationship evidence satisfy strict Departmental scrutiny.
In-Person Meeting & Celebrant NOIM Booking
Establish that you have met face-to-face as adults and secure an official Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) from an authorized Australian Marriage Celebrant.
Offshore Visa Application Lodgement
Lodge the formal Subclass 300 application through ImmiAccount while the primary applicant is physically outside Australia.
Health & Character Vetting
Undergo biometric collection, overseas police clearances, and complete eMedical health examinations (HAP ID).
Subclass 300 Visa Grant & Australian Entry
Receive your visa grant notice, travel to Australia with your fiancé(e), and conduct your wedding within your designated visa period.
Onshore Partner Visa (820/801) Lodgement
Lodge your onshore Partner Visa application after marriage prior to your Subclass 300 expiry to secure your Bridging Visa and PR route.
Documentary Evidence Requirements
All submissions must include certified proof confirming personal acquaintance, wedding arrangements, and mutual commitment.
- Official Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) signed and dated by an authorized Australian Marriage Celebrant
- Formal letter from the celebrant confirming the planned wedding date, venue, and deposit lodgement
- Receipts and bookings for wedding services (venue reservations, rings, photography, or catering)
- Evidence that both parties are legally free to marry (divorce decrees or death certificates if previously married)
- Proof that both parties have met face-to-face as adults aged 18 or older (flight tickets, boarding passes, passport stamps)
- Dated photographs together across the relationship, including meetings with family and friends
- Detailed personal relationship statements from both applicant and sponsor outlining meeting history and future plans
- Evidence of continuous communication during periods apart (call records, messages, and social media logs)
- Sponsor proof of Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or eligible New Zealand Citizenship
- At least two Form 888 statutory declarations from supporting Australian citizen/PR witnesses
- Australian Federal Police (AFP) National Police Certificate for the sponsor
- Overseas police clearance certificates and completed Form 80s for the primary applicant
Frequently Asked Questions
Essential clarifications regarding marriage timelines, location requirements, and partner visa transitions.
While the primary intent is to enter Australia to marry, the wedding ceremony itself can legally take place either in Australia or overseas, provided the marriage is legally recognized under Australian law and occurs within your visa validity period.
No. Migration legislation strictly mandates that the applicant and sponsor must have physically met face-to-face as adults (since turning 18) and be personally known to each other prior to lodging the Subclass 300 application.
If your wedding is delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, you must update your marriage celebrant booking and ensure the marriage takes place before your Subclass 300 visa expires, allowing you to lodge your subsequent Onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) in time.