Prospective Marriage visa (300)
The 300 visa allows an engaged couple who have met in person as adults to marry within the visa period, which is 9 to 15 months, and then apply for the 820/801 visa before the 300 visa expires, at a reduced charge.
- Visas
- 820/801 onshore, 309/100 offshore, 300 prospective marriage
- Government charge
- AUD11,710 for the main applicant
What we do
- 01Assess which visa fits: onshore 820/801, offshore 309/100, or the Prospective Marriage 300 visa, and whether the permanent stage can be assessed at the same time.
When you need this
- You are engaged and your partner lives in Australia.
Who you will work with
Jing Sun
Principal Solicitor · Notary Public
Founder and Principal Solicitor with 16+ years across commercial, corporate, litigation and immigration law. Also a Notary Public.
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Onshore applications are processed first
Under Ministerial Direction 117, which took effect on 25 July 2026, onshore partner applications (820/801) are given the highest priority and offshore 300 and 309/100 applications a lower priority. The main applicant charge for a partner or prospective marriage visa is AUD11,710.
How we work
- 01A first conversation in English or Mandarin about your relationship, your visa history and your partner's situation, and a frank view of the weak points.
- 02Before any work starts, we confirm the scope of work and our fees in writing.
- 03We give you an evidence list made for your relationship, review everything before lodging, and keep the file current until the permanent stage is decided.
This page is general information about Australian immigration law and is not legal advice. Please contact us about your own situation.
Last updated: October 2026