Prospective marriage visa (subclass 300) & Partner visa (subclass 309/100)
If you intend to migrate to Australia as a partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, you may be eligible for a Prospective marriage visa or Partner visa.
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has a Partner Booklet designed to help you understand who qualifies to migrate to Australia, and how to make an application. The booklet also contains the necessary information along with the relevant application forms.
Prospective marriage visa (subclass 300)
This visa allows you to enter Australia to marry your intended Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen fiancé within the visa’s 9 month validity period. For more information about the Prospective marriage visa, see Prospective Marriage visa (subclass300).
Partner visa (subclass 309/100)
This visa allows you to enter or remain in Australia on the basis that you are married or in a de facto relationship with your Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen partner. The Partner temporary visa (Subclass 309) permits you to enter or stay in Australia until a decision is made about your permanent visa. The Subclass 309 visa will let you work and study in Australia.
The Partner permanent visa (subclass 100) is for relationships that continue to exist and you seek permanent residence in Australia.
For more information about the Partner visa, see Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309) and Partner (Migrant) visa (subclass 100).
Health & character requirements
All applicants must undergo a medical examination and will be requested to undertake character requirements. More information explaining the health and character requirements are available from this website. See: Health requirements and Character requirements
How to apply
1. Download the checklist which will help you prepare all the documents you need for the application.
Checklist for Partner visa (Subclass 309)
Checklist for Prospective Marriage visa (Subclass 300)
2. Download and complete the correct forms
Sponsors should complete Form 40SP
Visa applicants should complete Form 47SP
3. Make sure you have the right Visa Application Charges
4. Read the information on how and where to lodge your application
5. Check the Processing time