Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)

Who Can Apply for a Subclass 300 Visa?

You may be eligible if:

• You are outside Australia at time of application and decision
• You and your partner have met in person
• You are genuinely engaged and intend to marry
• Your partner is:
  • An Australian citizen
  • An Australian permanent resident
  • An eligible New Zealand citizen

Relationship & Evidence Requirements (Critical)

You must prove:

• Genuine intention to marry
• Ongoing relationship
• Mutual commitment to a shared life

Evidence typically includes:

• Relationship history and timelines
• Communication records
• Engagement plans and wedding preparations
• Statements from both partners
• Evidence of in-person meetings

Weak engagement evidence is the top refusal reason.

Eligibility Requirements – Subclass 300

✔ Sponsorship

Your Australian partner must act as a formal sponsor and meet sponsorship obligations.

✔ Genuine Intention to Marry

You must intend to marry within the visa validity.

✔ Health & Character

Medical examinations and police clearances for all applicants.

✔ Offshore Requirement

You must be outside Australia at the time of decision.

How the Subclass 300 Process Works

1. Eligibility & Relationship Assessment
2. Evidence Strategy & Gap Analysis
3. Statutory Declarations & Statements
4. Visa Application Lodgement
5. Subclass 300 Grant
6. Marriage in Australia
7. Onshore Partner Visa (820/801) Application

Timing mistakes here can destroy the PR pathway.

How V CAN Migration Services Helps

Subclass 300 cases fail due to poor structure, not lack of love. Our approach includes:

1. Engagement & Relationship Risk Assessment
2. Evidence Mapping to Legal Criteria
3. Statement Drafting & Consistency Checks
4. Sponsor Eligibility Review
5. Visa Lodgement & Monitoring
6. 820/801 Transition Planning

We plan beyond the wedding, not just the entry.