Partner & family
Subclass 300
Prospective Marriage visa
Come to Australia to marry your partner, then apply for a partner visa.
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About the Prospective Marriage visa
The 300 visa is for people engaged to an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. You must have met in person and intend to marry within the visa period.
After the wedding, you apply for the onshore partner visa (820/801) while still holding the 300.
Key requirements
- Engaged to an eligible sponsor
- Met in person as adults
- Genuine intention to marry and live together
- Be outside Australia at application and grant
- Health and character requirements
What this visa lets you do
- Travel to Australia and marry your partner
- Work and study
- Apply for the partner visa (820/801) after marrying
How to apply
- 01
Step 1
Confirm eligibility and evidence
- 02
Step 2
Notice of Intended Marriage and wedding plans
- 03
Step 3
Lodge online from outside Australia
- 04
Step 4
Travel, marry within the visa period
- 05
Step 5
Apply for the 820/801
Common reasons applications fail
- Not enough evidence that you've met and that the relationship is genuine
- No clear wedding plans
- Marrying outside the visa period
- Sponsor not eligible
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What Home Affairs charges, current as at 1 July 2026. These are not our professional fees.
Partner visas
| Fee | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Partner (820/801 or 309/100), main applicant One charge covers both stages. | $11,710 |
| Each additional applicant aged 18 or over | $5,860 |
| Each additional applicant under 18 | $2,935 |
| Partner (820/801) for Prospective Marriage (300) visa holders | $1,955 |
| Prospective Marriage (300), main applicant | $11,710 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Prospective Marriage visa (300)?
The Prospective Marriage visa is for people outside Australia who are engaged to an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen and plan to marry in Australia. You must have met in person. The visa lets you travel to Australia, marry and then apply for a partner visa.
Do we have to marry in Australia on a 300 visa?
No. You can marry in or outside Australia, but the marriage must take place before your Prospective Marriage visa period ends. If you marry in Australia, you must give your celebrant at least one month's notice, so book early.
What happens after we marry on a 300 visa?
You apply for the onshore Partner visa (820/801) in Australia before your 300 visa expires. You may not need to pay the full partner visa charge again.
Should we choose the 300 visa or the 309 visa?
If you are already married or in a de facto relationship, the offshore Partner visa (309) is usually the better choice. If you are engaged and want to marry in Australia, the 300 may suit. We compare both for your situation.
General information only, not migration advice. Visa rules change often. We'll confirm what applies to you in a consultation. Last reviewed October 2026 by SavieMEC's registered migration agents.