Eligibility Requirements for the Subclass 300 Visa

To be eligible for the Prospective Marriage Visa Subclass 300, you must meet specific criteria related to your relationship, identity, and health.

1. Relationship Requirements

• Genuine and Committed Relationship: You and your Australian partner must demonstrate that your relationship is genuine, ongoing, and committed. This can be proven through evidence such as photos, joint financial accounts, and communication records.
• Engagement: The Prospective Marriage Visa is designed specifically for engaged couples. You and your partner must be able to show that you are legally engaged and intend to marry within 9 months of the visa being granted.
• Australian Partner’s Eligibility: Your partner must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

2. Health and Character Requirements

• You must meet the healthand character requirements set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. This typically includes undergoing a medical examination and providing police clearances from all countries you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years.
• You must not have any significant criminal convictions or other legal issues that would prevent the granting of the visa.

3. Age and Marital Status

• Both you and your partner must be at least 18 years old.
• You must not be married to someone else at the time of the application. This visa is specifically for engaged couples intending to marry their Australian partner.