Subclass 300 – Prospective Marriage Visa (Fiancée Visa)

• For applicants outside Australia who are engaged to an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
• Allows you to come to Australia to marry your fiancé(e) within the visa validity period (up to 15 months).
• After marriage, you must apply for an onshore partner visa (Subclass 820/801).
• Requires evidence of a genuine intention to marry and a genuine relationship.

Subclass 309/100 – Offshore Partner Visa

• For applicants outside Australia who are in a married or de facto relationship with their Australian partner.
• The Subclass 309 (temporary visa) is granted first, allowing you to live in Australia while the permanent Subclass 100 visa is processed.
• You must demonstrate a genuine and continuing relationship, meeting de facto or marriage requirements.
• The permanent visa is usually assessed around two years after the initial application, based on ongoing relationship evidence.

Subclass 820/801 – Onshore Partner Visa

• For applicants in Australia who are married to or in a de facto relationship with their Australian partner.
• The Subclass 820 (temporary visa) is granted first, allowing you to remain in Australia while the permanent Subclass 801 visa is processed.
• Requires substantial evidence of a genuine and continuing relationship, including financial, household, social, and commitment aspects.
• The permanent visa is usually assessed around two years after lodgement.

All above visa pathways requires substantial evidence of a genuine and continuing relationship, including the Four Pillars of Relationship Evidence:

1. Financial Aspects – Joint accounts, shared expenses, property ownership/lease, and financial commitments.
2. Nature of the Household – Living arrangements, division of household responsibilities, correspondence to shared address.
3. Social Aspects – Joint social activities, photographs together, statements from friends and family, social media posts.
4. Nature of Commitment – Length of relationship, future plans, communications, and evidence of emotional support.

We can assist you in determining the most suitable visa option for your circumstances and guide you through every step of the application process to ensure it is complete.