Subclass 300
Prospective Marriage visa
A temporary visa associated with a planned marriage in Australia. Refer to Home Affairs for the current conditions.
Overview
A temporary visa associated with a planned marriage in Australia. Refer to Home Affairs for the current conditions.
General factual information. This page does not assess your eligibility and has not been reviewed by a lawyer or registered migration agent.
Requirements
Open the official visa page for its current requirements and stream details. A listing here does not mean applications are open.
Requirements on Home AffairsDocuments & forms
Home Affairs lists the documents for each stream. Your practitioner can prepare a checklist for your matter.
Browse official form linksForms commonly used with this visa
- Form 888: Supporting Statement in Relation to a Partner or Prospective Marriage Visa Application — Supporting statement from friends or family witnessing the relationship.
- Form 80: Personal Particulars for Assessment Including Character Assessment — Personal particulars and character — commonly requested by the department.
- Form 1221: Additional Personal Particulars Information — Additional personal particulars, if the department requests it.
- Form 54: Family Composition — Family composition details, if requested.
- Form 1229: Consent to Grant an Australian Visa to a Child Under the Age of 18 Years — Consent to grant a visa to a child under 18 where a non-migrating parent must consent.
- Form 1410i: Completing a Statutory Declaration for a Family Violence Claim — Guidance for a statutory declaration if making a family violence claim.
- Form 956: Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person — If you appoint a registered migration agent or legal practitioner.
Factual associations from a dated snapshot. The official visa page lists what an application actually requires.
Open official visa documents and instructions
General preparation checklist — a printable, official-linked list of common steps and documents. It is not advice.
Published processing times and charges
Official global processing times
| Stream | 25% of applications | 50% | 75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All streams | 11 Months | 14 Months | 22 Months | 29 Months |
Aggregate figures for applications decided in the period ending 2026-06-30, published 2026-08-04. They describe past decisions and never an individual timeframe. Current official processing times ↗
Visa application charge (published table)
| Published entry | Base applicant | Additional applicant 18+ | Additional applicant under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) | $11,710 | $5,860 | $2,935 |
Generic published amounts as at 2026-07-01. Government charges are separate from any professional fee, and surcharges or exemptions may apply. Current official pricing ↗
Updates & sources
Australian Government Department of Home Affairs
Source link checked: 9 September 2026. This records a source check, not a guarantee that the information has not changed.
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