Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300)

This visa lets you come to Australia to marry your prospective spouse, and then apply for a Partner visa.

At a Glance

• Stay: 9 to 15 months from the date the visa is granted
• Visa cost: From AUD11,710.00 (Concessions apply in limited circumstances. From 1 July 2026 a lower cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens.)

Who It Is For

• You are 18 or older
• You have a sponsor who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
• You intend to marry your prospective spouse before the visa period ends
• You have met your prospective spouse in person as adults and know each other personally when you apply
• You are outside Australia when you apply (with any family applying with you)

What You Can Do With This Visa

• Stay in Australia for 9 to 15 months from grant
• Work in Australia
• Study in Australia

Good to Know

• Page warns processing times may be longer than expected
• Applications are processed under Ministerial Direction 117 (family visa processing priorities)
• You can be in or outside Australia when the application is decided

Getting Advice

Our registered migration agents can talk through your situation, explain whether this visa suits you and help you prepare. This page is general information only, summarised from the Department of Home Affairs and checked in November 2026. Fees and rules change, so always check the official page before you apply.