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SUBCLASS 300 VISA
Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Visa Australia
Bring your fiancé to Australia to celebrate your wedding and build your life together under the prospective marriage visa Australia program. Our MARA registered agent fiance visa team evaluates subclass 300 eligibility, guides Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) documentation, confirms unrestricted subclass 300 work rights, and structures your seamless transition to onshore permanent residency after marriage.
96%
Agency Approval Rate
9–15 Mo.
Visa Validity to Marry
Full Rights
Work & Study in Australia
PR Pathway
Leads to Subclass 820/801
CORE CRITERIA
Subclass 300 Eligibility Requirements
Who is eligible for subclass 300 visa? The fiance visa Australia is a temporary offshore pathway designed for engaged couples who intend to marry. To lodge a valid application, both the applicant and Australian sponsor must meet strict Department of Home Affairs criteria.
Offshore Presence
You must be physically outside Australia when lodging your application and when the Subclass 300 visa is officially granted.
Face-to-Face Meeting as Adults
You and your prospective spouse must have met in person and spent time together since turning 18 years of age.
Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM)
You must lodge an official Notice of Intended Marriage with an authorized Australian marriage celebrant or registry office before applying.
Eligible Australian Sponsor
Your fiancé must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible NZ citizen aged 18+ who passes statutory character checks.
Genuine Engagement & Intention
You must prove a genuine intention to marry within the visa validity period and live together as spouses to the exclusion of all others.
Health & Character Clearances
All applicants and dependent family members included in the application must satisfy mandatory medical examinations and police clearances.
Avoid Common Disqualifying Mistakes: Applying for a subclass 300 visa when you have only interacted online without meeting face-to-face as adults, failing to provide an official letter from an authorized celebrant confirming your wedding date, or allowing the 9 to 15 month validity period to expire without legally marrying will cause immediate visa refusal or loss of your permanent residency pathway.
STEP-BY-STEP
How We Handle Your Fiance Visa Application
Our end-to-end agency management ensures your offshore fiancé visa is decision-ready, securing your arrival in Australia with full work rights and a clear bridge to permanent residency.
01
Relationship & Sponsor Audit
We review your engagement history, in-person meeting records, and sponsor character eligibility to confirm a strong subclass 300 strategy.
02
NOIM & Celebrant Documentation
We guide you through lodging your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) and obtaining compliant celebrant confirmation letters.
03
Offshore ImmiAccount Lodgement
We submit your complete digital application via ImmiAccount while you are outside Australia, coordinating the AUD $11,710 government fee.
04
Visa Grant & Work Rights
Upon grant, you receive a temporary visa valid for 9 to 15 months, allowing you to travel to Australia with full study and work rights.
05
Wedding & Subclass 820 Transition
After marrying your fiancé, we prepare and lodge your onshore Subclass 820/801 partner visa at the reduced AUD $1,955 transition fee.
EVIDENCE CHECKLIST
What Evidence is Needed for a Fiance Visa?
The Department of Home Affairs requires structured evidence proving a genuine engagement, in-person meetings, and wedding arrangements. Below is what you must assemble.
Engagement & Wedding Proofs
- Copy of Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) lodged with celebrant
- Signed confirmation letter from your authorized marriage celebrant
- Proof of wedding venue bookings, invitations, or ceremony plans
- Single Status Certificate / Certificate of No Impediment (if applicable)
In-Person Meeting & Social Pillar
- Flight tickets, hotel receipts, and passport stamps of joint trips
- Photographs together with family and friends since turning 18
- Form 888 statutory declarations from at least two adult witnesses
- Communication logs showing regular contact when spending time apart
Identity, Sponsor & Legal Proofs
- Valid passport bio-data pages for applicant & Australian sponsor
- Sponsor's proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency
- Divorce decrees or death certificates from any previous marriages
- International police clearances for all countries lived in for 12+ months
INVESTMENT & TIMELINES
Subclass 300 Cost & Processing Schedule (Updated 1 July 2026)
We believe in transparent budgeting so engaged couples understand exactly what government application charges, transition fees, and professional representation costs to plan for.
Department of Home Affairs Fees
AUD $11,710
How much does subclass 300 cost? As of 1 July 2026, the primary applicant government application charge is AUD $11,710. When you marry and apply for the onshore Subclass 820/801 partner visa, you pay a significantly reduced transition fee of AUD $1,955.
* Fees are set by the Department and subject to change — confirm current fees during your initial assessment.
Our Agency Service Fee
Case-Dependent
Our professional service fees are tailored to the specific complexity of your case. We evaluate your relationship history, NOIM arrangements, sponsor character checks, and future 820 transition before providing a clear, fixed-quote quotation without hourly billing.
* Our fee covers engagement evidence audits, NOIM guidance, and full visa lodgement representation.
Typical Processing Timelines
11 – 15 Months
How long does subclass 300 visa take? Department processing times generally range between 11 to 15 months. Once granted, the visa is valid for 9 to 15 months from the grant date, giving you ample time to travel to Australia and marry.
* Decision-ready applications with structured engagement evidence tend to be processed significantly faster.
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Why Work With a MARA Registered Agent for a Fiance Visa?
What is subclass 300 prospective marriage visa? It is a high-stakes temporary visa designed to bring your fiancé to Australia to celebrate your wedding. Because the government application fee is AUD $11,710 and non-refundable upon refusal, couples cannot afford DIY errors regarding Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) deadlines, in-person meeting proofs, or sponsor statutory character checks.
A frequent cause of fiancé visa refusal or extended delay is submitting informal engagement claims without official celebrant documentation, or failing to prove that both partners have met face-to-face as adults since turning 18. Furthermore, couples must carefully time their wedding so it occurs within the 9 to 15 month validity window and lodge their onshore Subclass 820 partner visa before the 300 visa expires to secure their permanent residency pathway.
As your MARA registered agent fiance visa team in Melbourne, we represent engaged couples across Australia and overseas. We conduct a forensic pre-lodgement audit of your relationship evidence, liaise with authorized marriage celebrants, verify unrestricted subclass 300 work rights, and manage your seamless transition to the onshore Subclass 820/801 partner visa—protecting your AUD $11,710 investment and securing your future together.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear, direct answers regarding Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Visa costs, processing times, work rights, and marriage rules.
What is subclass 300 prospective marriage visa?
The Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Visa is a temporary offshore visa that allows you to enter Australia to marry your intended spouse within 9 to 15 months of the visa grant date. After your wedding, you can transition smoothly to an onshore partner visa.
Who is eligible for subclass 300 visa?
To be eligible for the Subclass 300 visa, you must be outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is granted, be at least 18 years old, be sponsored by an eligible Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, have met your fiancé in person since turning 18, and have lodged a formal Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM).
How much does subclass 300 cost?
As of 1 July 2026, the Department of Home Affairs government application fee for the Subclass 300 visa is AUD $11,710 for the primary applicant. When you marry and transition to the onshore Subclass 820 partner visa before your 300 visa expires, you pay a significantly reduced government fee of AUD $1,955.
How long do I have to get married on subclass 300 visa?
You must enter Australia and legally marry your prospective spouse before your visa expires, which is specified on your grant letter as a period between 9 and 15 months from the date of grant. The wedding can take place in Australia or overseas, provided the marriage is legally recognized under Australian law.
Can I work in Australia on subclass 300 visa?
Yes. Subclass 300 work rights allow you to live, work, and study in Australia without restriction for the entire duration of your visa's 9 to 15 month validity period.
What happens after marriage on subclass 300 visa?
Once you are legally married to your sponsoring partner, you must lodge an onshore Partner Visa application (Subclass 820 and 801) before your Subclass 300 visa expires. This secures a Bridging Visa A (BVA) that allows you to remain in Australia lawfully while your permanent residency is evaluated.
Ready to Bring Your Fiancé to Australia?
Speak directly with registered MARN migration agents in Melbourne. Send us a message on WhatsApp to discuss Subclass 300 eligibility, Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) proofs, and your wedding timeline.