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Subclass 300

Subclass 300 — Prospective Marriage

Temporary visa for people engaged to an Australian — enter Australia, marry within the visa period, then apply for the onshore Partner visa at a reduced charge.

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Pathway

Temporary

Processing time

Many months to over a year (indicative)

Government fee

AUD 11,710

Visa duration

Approx. 15 months from grant

Overview

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Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage) is the engagement visa: it brings you to Australia to marry your Australian partner, then rolls into the onshore Partner visa pathway to permanent residence.

Defining features:

  • For engaged couples — not yet married, not yet de facto.
  • ~15 months validity with full work rights.
  • Reduced Partner charge: lodging the 820/801 as a 300 holder costs ~AUD 1,560 instead of the full charge.
  • Three stages to PR: 300 → 820 (provisional) → 801 (permanent).

Detailed legal content (current validity window, evidence standards) needs verification against current rules. Book a consultation to compare the 300 against a direct Partner application for your situation.

Key eligibility

  • Engaged to an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible NZ citizen
  • Both at least 18; you have met in person as adults and intend to marry within the visa period
  • Outside Australia when applying and when the visa is granted
  • Sponsor approval; health and character requirements

Process

  1. 01

    Apply offshore with engagement evidence

    Evidence of the genuine intention to marry: celebrant booking, wedding plans, the history of the relationship.

  2. 02

    Enter Australia and marry

    Full work rights while in Australia. Marry within the visa validity (the marriage itself can be in or outside Australia).

  3. 03

    Lodge the onshore Partner visa (820/801)

    After marrying, apply onshore at a reduced charge — then follow the standard two-stage Partner pathway to PR.

Estimated cost

Department of Home Affairs fee (per immi.homeaffairs.gov.au) AUD 11,710
VisaAffairs service fee Quoted after initial consultation
Third-party costs (health, AFP check, translations, etc.) Varies by case
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All figures are indicative as of last update. Department of Home Affairs fees change periodically — verify on the official site before lodging. immi.homeaffairs.gov.au →

How VisaAffairs helps

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Every piece of evidence is checked before lodgement — minimising the risk of request for further information.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 300 the right start if we're already de facto?
Usually not — couples already married or in an established de facto relationship generally apply directly for a Partner visa (309/100 or 820/801), which is faster and cheaper overall.
What if we don't marry in time?
The visa ceases at the end of its validity — plan the wedding date against the visa window, and get advice early if circumstances change.
Can I work on the 300?
Yes — full work rights from arrival.

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