For engaged couples living apart, the Prospective Marriage (subclass 300) visa—commonly known as the fiancé visa—offers a clear route for your partner to arrive in Australia and get married. This guide lays out the ten non-negotiable requirements you must meet for a successful application, based on official Department of Home Affairs guidance.
10 Key Fiancé Visa Requirements
Be outside Australia when applying:
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- The Subclass 300 is an offshore visa. You must be outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is granted.
Have an approved sponsor: Your fiancé(e) must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen who is at least 18 and agrees to sponsor you.
Be at least 18 years old: Both you and your sponsor must be 18 or over at the time of application.
Be legally free to marry: You must both have the legal capacity to marry under Australian law, meaning neither of you is currently married to someone else. You’ll need to provide documents like divorce decrees or death certificates if applicable.
Intend to marry within the visa validity period: The visa is granted for 9 to 15 months. You must genuinely intend to marry your sponsor within this timeframe.
Have met your prospective spouse in person: You must have met your fiancé(e) in person as adults at least once. Purely online relationships do not qualify.
Provide evidence of a genuine relationship: You need to demonstrate a real, ongoing commitment through financial records, social proof (photos, invitations), and statements from witnesses.
Meet health requirements: You and any dependents must undergo a medical examination with a panel physician to ensure you meet Australia’s health standards.
Meet character requirements: You must pass the character test, which involves providing police certificates from every country you have lived in for 12 months or more over the last 10 years.
Pay the correct visa application fees: The base fee for the Subclass 300 visa is approximately AUD 9,095. You must pay the correct amount at the time of application.
Next Steps for Your Application
Once you’ve ticked off these requirements, the next step is to prepare your documentation and lodge your application through your ImmiAccount. A well-prepared and organized application is key to a smooth process.
Complete Partner Visa Australia Guide
If you need personalised advice or an expert review of your application, the team at Simon Mander Consulting has over 22 years of experience guiding couples through the fiancé visa process. Visit our website to book a consultation and move forward with confidence.
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