[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":82},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fpLb6L3aPJFDyKNzc83rpgsHdwvUXHPzZiXP2bNLKlaM":3,"$fgGpcmMruo6TMQJxznk5nf1eKETMXqIT4gThpSNXjC4M":34},{"_id":4,"name":5,"subclass":6,"slug":7,"category":8,"type":9,"description":10,"officialUrl":11,"sections":12,"__v":33},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f45934a","Prospective Marriage visa","300","prospective-marriage-300","Family","Temporary","Allows individuals to come to Australia to marry their Australian partner and then apply for a permanent partner visa.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fprospective-marriage-300",[13,17,21,25,29],{"title":14,"content":15,"_id":16},"Overview","#### Stay\n\n9 to 15 months from date of grant of visa.\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD9,365.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nThe Department continues to prioritise aged, and compassionate and compelling applications. This is reflected in current processing times.\n\n#### With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia for 9 to 15 months from your visa grant date\n-   work and study in Australia.\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=300)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   be 18 years old or older\n-   have a sponsor who is an Australian citizen,  or \n-   intend to marry your prospective spouse before the visa period ends\n-   have met your prospective spouse face to face as adults since turning 18, and are known to each other personally at the time you apply for this visa\n-   be outside of Australia when you apply for this visa, along with any family that apply with you\n-   be in or outside Australia when we decide your temporary visa.\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you are getting help with your visa, make sure you read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n[Apply](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Felp\u002Fapp?action=new&formId=FV-Partner-APP-TEMP)","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45934b",{"title":18,"content":19,"_id":20},"About this visa","[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[Settle in Australia](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[Include family members](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Apply for this visa](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Adequate health insurance](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n[Frequently Asked Questions](#aboutVisa-index-10)\n\n* * *\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   live, work and study in Australia for 9 to 15 months from the visa grant date\n-   travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid.\n\n## Settle in Australia\n\nIf you and your spouse want to settle in Australia, apply for a [Partner visa (subclass 820 and 801)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore):\n\n-   after you are married\n-   before your Prospective Marriage visa ends.\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a temporary visa. You can stay in Australia for the period specified on the visa grant letter. This is 9 to 15 months from the visa grant date.\n\n## Include family members\n\nYou can include  in your application.\n\n-   when you lodge your visa application, or\n-   add a after you lodge your application but before we decide on your temporary visa.\n\nFamily members who apply with you must:\n\n-   be\n-   meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth)\n-   meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter)\n-   be outside Australia.\n\nFamily members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our health and character requirement. \n\n#### **Newborn children**\n\nFor information on what to do if your child is born after you apply, see [You had a baby](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby). \n\n## Cost\n\nThe visa costs AUD9,365.00 for the main applicant.\n\nThere is also a fee for each family member who applies for the visa with you. We cannot process your application if you do not pay the correct visa application charge. You might also have to pay other costs for health checks, police certificates and .\n\nTo work out how much your visa will cost, including adding additional family members, use the [Visa pricing estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator). The estimator does not take into account the costs for health checks, police certificates or biometrics.\n\nYou will also have to pay a fee for your [Partner visa (subclasses 820 and 801)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore). You pay less for this visa if you marry your prospective spouse and apply for the Partner visa before your Prospective Marriage visa ends.\n\n## Apply for this visa\n\nYou must be outside of Australia when you apply for this visa. Family who apply with you must also be outside Australia.\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou and your family members must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\n\nSee what conditions might be attached to this visa on our [visa conditions page](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=300).\n\n#### Your marriage\n\nYou must enter Australia on the Prospective Marriage visa before the date specified on your grant letter.\n\nYou must have married your prospective spouse before your Prospective Marriage visa expires.\n\nYou can get married in any country but your marriage must be valid under Australian law.\n\n#### Forced marriage\n\nForced marriage is when a person (or both people) gets married without freely and fully consenting. They may be tricked, threatened or pressured into getting married, or they are incapable of understanding the nature and effect of a marriage ceremony, for reasons including age or mental capacity.\n\nForced marriage is a crime in Australia.\n\nIf you or someone you know is in, or at risk of, a forced marriage you can seek help. For more information, see [Forced marriage | Attorney-General's Department](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ag.gov.au\u002Fcrime\u002Fpeople-smuggling-and-human-trafficking\u002Fforced-marriage).\n\n## Adequate health insurance\n\nWe recommend you take out health insurance to cover any unforeseen medical treatment you might need while in Australia. You are personally liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Insurance can help limit your financial liability.\n\nSee what we consider [adequate health insurance](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fadequate-health-insurance).\n\nLearn more about [health insurance for overseas visitors.](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.privatehealth.gov.au\u002Fhealth_insurance\u002Foverseas\u002Findex.htm)\n\n#### Reciprocal healthcare agreements\n\nSome countries have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia. Find out more from Services Australia about [reciprocal health care agreements.](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.servicesaustralia.gov.au\u002Fwhen-reciprocal-health-care-agreements-apply-and-you-visit-australia?context=22481)\n\n## Travel\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while you hold this visa.\n\n### First entry arrival date\n\nIf you are outside Australia at the time of visa grant you must enter Australia before the first entry arrival date (first entry, arrive by) specified in your grant letter.\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n\nYou can find the answers to common questions about this visa at [Partner Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fpartner-visa-frequently-asked-questions).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45934c",{"title":22,"content":23,"_id":24},"Eligibility","## Not had a visa cancelled or an application refused\n\nWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application, which means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIn some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you want immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be outside Australia when you apply\n\nYou must be outside Australia when you apply for this visa. Family who apply with you must also be outside Australia.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have a sponsor\n\nYou and anyone who applies for the visa with you must have a sponsor when you lodge your application and while you are on this visa.\n\nYour sponsor is your prospective spouse.\n\nYou and your prospective spouse must have met in person as adults since turning 18, and are known to each other personally at the time you apply for this visa.\n\nWe must approve your sponsor.\n\nYour sponsor should apply to sponsor you as soon as possible after you apply for this visa.\n\nSelect the ‘For Sponsors’ switch at the top of this page for information about sponsorship.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be the right age\n\nYou and your sponsor must be 18 years old or older when you apply for this visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet relationship requirements\n\nIn most cases, your prospective spouse must be an:\n\n-   Australian citizen\n-   Australian\n-   .\n\nYour relationship can be with someone of the same or different sex.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our health requirement\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth). We might ask for health information about family not coming to Australia with you.\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our character requirement\n\nYou and any family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet our [character requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter). We might ask for character information about family not coming to Australia with you.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have no debt to the Australian Government\n\nIf you or any family members owe the Australian government money, it must have been paid back or arranged to be paid back. This may include family members who do not accompany you to Australia.\n\n* * *\n\n## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nYou and any family members who apply with you who are 18 years of age or older must:\n\n-   have read, or had explained, the [Life in Australia booklet](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values)\n-   sign an Australian Values Statement that confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws.\n\n* * *\n\n## Best interests of the child\n\nWe might not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45934d",{"title":26,"content":27,"_id":28},"How to apply","Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\nThere are things you need to know and might need to do before you apply.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nYou can appoint anyone to receive correspondence relating to your visa application.\n\nTo appoint someone to receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf).\n\nIf you need help with your application, you can appoint someone to give you immigration assistance. A person who gives you immigration assistance can:\n\n-   discuss your application with us\n-   give us information\n-   send and receive correspondence about your application.\n\nWe treat any correspondence they send as if it came from you.\n\nIf you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner)\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nTo appoint someone to provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (225KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf) .\n\nFor more information, see [who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application).\n\nStep 2\n\nGather and prepare your documents\n\nYou should provide all required information with your application, or as soon as possible after lodging your application. Applications with all required information reduce processing delays.\n\nYou have the option to obtain your police certificates before you apply. However for immigration purposes, police certificates are valid for 12 months from the issue date.\n\nIf more than 15 months has passed since your National Police certificate (NPC) was issued by the Australian Federal Police (AFP), new checks will be required to progress your application.\n\nEnsure that all information you provide is accurate. As a visa applicant, you must prove your identity and provide true information with your application. For more information, see [Providing accurate information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\nYour sponsor should apply to sponsor you as soon as possible after you apply for this visa.\n\nSelect the 'For Sponsors' switch at the top of this page for information about sponsorship.\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nProvide a birth certificate showing the names of both parents.\n\nIf you cannot provide this, provide one of the following:\n\n-   Identification pages of a family book showing the names of both parents.\n-   Identification pages of an identification document issued by the government.\n-   Identification pages of a court-issued document that proves your identity.\n-   Identification pages of a family census register.\n\nAlso provide:\n\n-   the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details and issue and expiry dates\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name, if applicable, such as:\n    -   a marriage or divorce certificate\n    -   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n    -   documents that show other names you have been known by.\n\n#### Evidence of relationships\n\nYou need to attach to your application, evidence of:\n\n-   your relationship with your prospective spouse\n-   any former relationships\n-   any dependants you have.\n\n#### Your relationship with your prospective spouse\n\nYou must provide statements from 2 witnesses who:\n\n-   are 18 years or older\n-   know you and your prospective spouse\n-   know about your relationship.\n\nStatements from witnesses can be done by completing [Form 888 – Supporting statement in relation to a Partner or Prospective Marriage visa application (1027KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F888.pdf).\n\nIf the witness is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, provide evidence of this, such as a passport or birth certificate.\n\nAlso provide other evidence of your relationship such as:\n\n-   evidence that you and your prospective spouse have met face-to-face as adults since turning 18 and know each other personally\n-   evidence (such as a letter from the person who will officiate at the wedding) that you will marry your prospective spouse within 9 months of being granted the visa\n-   evidence that you and your prospective spouse genuinely intend to live as spouses\n-   written statements showing the history of your relationship, such as:\n    -   how, when and where you first met\n    -   how your relationship developed\n    -   when you got engaged\n    -   what you do together\n    -   significant events in the relationship\n    -   your future plans as spouses.\n\n#### Former relationships\n\nIf you have previously been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, provide divorce documents, death certificates, separation documents or statutory declarations.\n\n#### Dependants under 18\n\nFor each of the  under 18 years old applying with you, provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   evidence of your relationship with your dependant, like a birth or marriage certificate\n-   [health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fwhat-health-examinations-you-need)\n-   [character documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter), if the dependant is 16 or 17 years of age\n-   adoption papers or parental court orders, if applicable\n-   evidence of enrolment at school, college or university, if applicable\n-   evidence of sole custody, if applicable.\n\n**Parental responsibility documents**\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child.\n\nThey must complete [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf).\n\nInclude:\n\n-   an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form, such as a passport or driver’s licence\n-   adoption papers or other court documents, if applicable.\n\nAlternatively, you can show us one of the following:\n\n-   An Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia\n-   That the laws of the child's home country allow them to leave their home country permanently.\n\n#### Dependants over 18\n\nTo include who are over 18 in your visa application, they must be:\n\n-   between the ages of 18 and 23, and dependent on you or your partner\n-   over 23 years of age and unable to earn a living to support themselves due to physical or cognitive limitations and dependent on you or your partner.\n\nProvide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n-   health examinations\n-   [character documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nYou must also provide evidence the child is dependent on you. This includes the following:\n\n-   Evidence of your relationship with the dependent such as a birth certificate or adoption papers.\n-   Evidence of financial dependence such as bank statements, money transfers and rent receipts.\n-   A completed [Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (307KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf).\n\nIf the child is aged 23 or is likely to turn 23 while your application is being processed, you must also provide a report from a qualified medical practitioner. This report should state that they are dependent on you or your partner due to the total or partial loss of their bodily or mental functions.\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n**Translate**\n\nHave all documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original and translated documents in your application. \n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating.\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n**Scan or photograph**\n\nScan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\n\nThe scans and photos must be clear enough to read.\n\nIf a document is more than one page, save it all as one file.\n\nYou **do not** need to have any documents certified.\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou must apply:\n\n-   online, and\n-   while outside Australia.\n\n### Using our website and protections to your privacy\n\nWe take our obligation to protect your privacy seriously. We provide a secure online environment, but you can do more to ensure your personal safety online:\n\n-   Make sure you give us your contact details when you apply for your visa and [tell us if they have changed](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fcontact-details). We may need to contact you directly even if you have:\n    -   nominated your sponsor’s email address for all electronic correspondence\n    -   appointed your sponsor or someone else to receive your correspondence as your authorised recipient\n    -   appointed someone to give you immigration assistance.\n-   Protect your [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin), email account and passwords. Don’t share them with anyone.\n\nFor more information see [Using our website](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Faccess-and-accountability\u002Fusing-our-website\u002Foverview).\n\n#### How to apply\n\n1.  Login to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin). If you do not have an ImmiAccount login, you will be asked to create a new account.\n2.  Select ‘New application’.\n3.  Select ‘Family’.\n4.  Select ‘Stage 1 – Partner or Prospective Marriage Visa’.\n5.  Complete your application.\n6.  Pay the visa application charge.\n7.  Submit your application.\n8.  Give your transaction reference number (TRN) to your sponsor. Your sponsor will need the TRN to apply for sponsorship.\n9.  [Attach supporting documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline) to your completed application.\n\nWe cannot process your application if you do not pay the correct visa application charge.\n\nTo find information for how to apply as a sponsor, click on the “Personalise this page..” toggle above to view this information.\n\nThe partner visa application form will ask you for your own phone number and email address. It is important to provide your own contact details in case we need to contact you directly about your application.\n\nClearly label your documents and only attach a document once, even if you are using it to show more than one thing.\n\nKeep a copy of your completed application.\n\nYou can attach up to 100 documents for **each** person on your application.\n\nThe attachment limit cannot be increased.\n\nIf you reach the attachment limit for an applicant, you can attach more documents to other clients on the application.\n\nFor more information, see [Applying online in ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\nYou can find the answers to common questions about this visa at [Partner Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fpartner-visa-frequently-asked-questions).\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will let you know when we have received your application.\n\n#### Be sponsored\n\nYou and anyone who applies for the visa with you must have a sponsor when you lodge your application and when you are on this visa.\n\nAfter you apply for this visa, give your sponsor your Transaction Reference Number (TRN) or application ID. Your sponsor can then apply to sponsor you.\n\nSelect the ‘For Sponsors’ switch at the top of this page for information about sponsorship.\n\n#### Organise health examinations\n\nYou need to have health examinations. \n\nTo organise your health examinations, see [What health examinations you need](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fwhat-health-examinations-you-need).\n\nWe cannot grant you a visa unless you have a valid health assessment.\n\nThe results of your health assessment are valid for 12 months from the time you completed your examinations. If we ask you to sign a health undertaking, this will be valid for 6 months.\n\nBefore deciding when to complete your health examinations, you should refer to the [Visa processing times](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times).\n\nFor more information on health requirements and examinations, see [Health](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fwhat-health-examinations-you-need)\n\n#### Character documents\n\nTo show that you meet our character requirements you need to provide:\n\n-   a police certificate from every country where you spent a total of 12 months or more during the last 10 years since you turned 16\n-   military service records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces of any country.\n\nFor immigration purposes, police certificates are valid for 12 months from the issue date.\n\nTo get a police certificate, see [Offices outside Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fcontact-us\u002Foffices-and-locations\u002Foffices-outside-australia).\n\nComplete and attach to your application [Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment (596KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F80.pdf).\n\n**Australian police certificate**\n\nProvide an Australian police certificate if you have spent a total of 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years since you turned 16.\n\nWe only accept complete disclosure National Police Certificates issued by the Australian Federal Police. We do not accept standard disclosure certificates or national police certificates issued by Australian state or territory police.\n\nTo get an Australian police certificate see [National Police Checks.](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fservices\u002Fcriminal-records\u002Fnational-police-checks)\n\n#### Status updates\n\nTo help ensure your application is processed as quickly as possible, attach all necessary supporting documents to your application. The checklist provided on ImmiAccount will help make sure you include all required documents in your application.\n\nIf your application is within standard processing times, **do not** contact us. We cannot provide any further updates on your application's progress. You can see if we have asked for more information in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\nTo see standard processing times for this visa see [Global processing times](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times).\n\nYou can find the answers to common questions about this visa at [Partner Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fpartner-visa-frequently-asked-questions).\n\n#### Travel\n\nDo not arrange to travel to Australia until we let you know, in writing, that we have granted you the subclass 300 visa.\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe will tell you if you need to provide .\n\n#### Attach more information\n\nIf you did not attach all documents when you applied, attach them in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fola\u002Fapp) as soon as you can.\n\nWe might ask you to provide more information.\n\nFor more information on attaching documents in ImmiAccount see [Applying online or paper](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Ftools\u002Fimmiaccount).\n\nIf you are unable to upload the relevant documents to you application in ImmiAccount, you need to contact us using the [Partner Processing Enquiry Form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form).\n\n#### Add family members\n\nYou can add a to your application before we decide on your visa. Your child must be outside Australia.\n\nComplete and attach to your application in ImmiAccount [Form 1436 - Adding an additional applicant after lodgement (481KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1436.pdf).\n\nAfter you have attached the form, let us know by using the [Partner Processing Enquiry Form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form).\n\nWe can grant your child the subclass 300 visa if they are , and meet all other criteria for grant.\n\n#### Newborn children\n\nIf you have a baby, you will need to let us know. For more information, see [You had a baby](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\nAfter you have updated ImmiAccount, let us know by using the [Partner Processing Enquiry Form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form).\n\n#### Tell us if your details have changed\n\nSee here for changes to your [contact details, address](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fcontact-details) or [passport](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fpassport-details)\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nTell us if things change after you apply but before we have made a decision.\n\nThings you need to let us know about include:\n\n-   the birth of a child\n-   any other changes relevant to your application\n-   a request to withdraw your application.\n\nFor more information, see [Change in your situation.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation)\n\nIf you are unable to upload the relevant documents to your application in ImmiAccount, you need to contact us using the [Partner Processing Enquiry Form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form).\n\n#### If your relationship ends\n\nComplete the Notification of Relationship Cessation form in the ‘Update Details’ tab in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin).\n\n#### Your online safety\n\nTo ensure your personal safety online we recommend that you:\n\n-   change your [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin) password as soon as possible\n-   do not use saved passwords to access your ImmiAccount\n-   change your email password or consider setting up a new email account.\n\nTo see how you can increase your personal safety you can use the [eSafety Commissioner’s online safety checklist](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.esafety.gov.au\u002Fkey-issues\u002Fdomestic-family-violence\u002Fonline-safety-planning\u002Fonline-safety-checklist)\n\nIf you are having trouble completing the ImmiAccount form, complete the [Partner Processing Enquiry Form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form).\n\n#### If you marry\n\nIf you get married before we decide on your visa application, you are no longer eligible for this visa. To tell us about this change:\n\n1.  Sign into [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fola\u002Fapp)\n2.  Go to the 'Update details' tab\n3.  Click on the 'Change in situation' option.\n\nYou will also need to attach the following to your application:\n\n-   evidence that your marriage is valid (registered marriage certificate issued by the relevant legal authority)\n-   a request to be considered for a [Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-offshore\u002Fprovisional-309)and [Partner (Migrant) visa (subclass 100)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-offshore\u002Fmigrant-100)\n-   a statement telling us you want to withdraw your Prospective Marriage visa application.\n\nAfter you have updated ImmiAccount, let us know by using the [Partner Processing Enquiry Form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form).\n\nIf you do not withdraw your application, it will be refused as you no longer meet the eligibility requirements for the visa.\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nIf you travel to Australia on a visa while your Prospective Marriage visa is in progress, you are responsible for ensuring that you continue to hold a valid visa for the duration of your stay.\n\n#### No longer need help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nAfter you have attached the form to ImmiAccount, let us know by using the [Partner Processing Enquiry Form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form).\n\nFor more information see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can if you have made a mistake on your application. For more information, see [After you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fafter-you-apply).\n\nIf you are unable to update your application in ImmiAccount, you need to contact us using the [Partner Processing Enquiry Form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia when we decide your visa application.\n\nWe will tell you our decision in writing. Keep a copy of the decision.\n\nIf we grant your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions.\n\nIf we refuse your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   if you have a right to a review of the decision.\n\nWe will not refund the application fee if we refuse your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45934e",{"title":30,"content":31,"_id":32},"When you have this visa","[What you can do on this visa](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[How long you can stay](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[What you must do on this visa](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n[Travel on your visa](#haveThisVisa-index-3)\n\n[New Zealand passport holders](#haveThisVisa-index-4)\n\n[Do not get another visa](#haveThisVisa-index-5)\n\n[Prove you have a visa](#haveThisVisa-index-6)\n\n[Working](#haveThisVisa-index-7)\n\n[Studying](#haveThisVisa-index-8)\n\n[Bring a family member](#haveThisVisa-index-9)\n\n[If your relationship ends](#haveThisVisa-index-10)\n\n[Tell us if your details have changed](#haveThisVisa-index-11)\n\n[Tell us if things change](#haveThisVisa-index-12)\n\n* * *\n\n## What you can do on this visa\n\nThis visa lets you:\n\n-   live, work and study in Australia for 9 to 15 months from date of visa grant\n-   travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid.\n\n## How long you can stay\n\nYou can stay in Australia for 9 to 15 months from date of visa grant. To see when your visa expires, refer to your grant letter or use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\n## What you must do on this visa\n\nYou and your family members must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\n\nCheck your visa details and conditions using [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online).\n\nIf you and your spouse want to settle in Australia, you should apply for a [Partner visa (subclass 820 and 801)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore) after your marriage and before your Prospective Marriage visa expires. You will pay less for the Partner visa if you apply for it before your Prospective Marriage visa ends.\n\n## Travel on your visa\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want whilst your visa is valid.\n\n### First entry arrival date\n\nIf you are outside Australia at the time of visa grant, you must enter Australia before the first entry arrival date (first entry, arrive by) specified in your grant letter.\n\nYou can travel to Australia with an expired first entry arrival date if your visa is still valid. Your visa may still be subject to cancellation before arrival or at the border.\n\nTo see if your visa is still valid, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query).\n\n## New Zealand passport holders\n\nIf an immigration officer processes your clearance at our border, we recommend you tell them:\n\n-   you have a Prospective Marriage visa\n-   you do not want a Special Category visa (subclass 444).\n\nIf you do not tell them, you might be granted a 444 visa. Grant of a subclass 444 visa will override your Prospective Marriage visa.\n\n## Do not get another visa\n\nAs a subclass 300 visa holder, you are eligible to pay a lower visa application charge for the [Partner visa (subclasses 820 and 801)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Fpermanent-801) application.\n\nIf you are granted any other visa, the new visa will replace your subclass 300 visa. This means you may need to pay a higher visa application charge when you apply for the [Partner visa (subclasses 820 and 801)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Fpermanent-801).\n\n## Prove you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview).\n\nAustralian visas are digital. We do not put a visa label in your passport. Instead, we link your digital visa record to your passport.\n\nYour visa number is contained in your visa grant letter. Use this number to access your digital visa record in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Foverview). \n\nYour digital visa record is also used by:\n\n-   airlines to check your visa before you board your flight\n-   Australian government agencies to check your identity and visa conditions\n-   employers, banks or other registered organisations to check your visa conditions. \n\n## Working\n\nWith this visa you will have full work rights and are protected by Australian workplace law. See your [workplace rights and entitlements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Ftools-and-resources\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\n## Studying\n\nWith this visa you will be able to study in Australia. However you will not receive any government support and any study costs will be at your own expense.\n\n## Bring a family member\n\nYou cannot add family members to your visa application after we grant your Prospective Marriage visa subclass 300.\n\nTo find a visa for a family member, [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Newborn children\n\nIf you have a baby after you have been granted this visa, you need to let us know. For more information, see [You had a baby](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n## If your relationship ends\n\nDepending on your situation you may need to complete the Notification of Relationship Cessation form in ImmiAccount. To confirm, check [Your relationship has changed](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Frelationship-ended).\n\n### Your online safety\n\nTo ensure your personal safety online we recommend that you:\n\n-   change your [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin) password as soon as possible\n-   do not use saved passwords to access your ImmiAccount\n-   change your email password or consider setting up a new email account.\n\nTo see how you can increase your personal safety you can use the [eSafety Commissioner’s online safety checklist](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.esafety.gov.au\u002Fkey-issues\u002Fdomestic-family-violence\u002Fonline-safety-planning\u002Fonline-safety-checklist)\n\nIf you do not have access to ImmiAccount, you can notify us using the [Partner Processing Enquiry Form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form).\n\nYou may still be eligible for the [Partner visa (subclasses 820 and 801)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Ftemporary-820) if your relationship ends or your partner dies. All information you provide is confidential.\n\nYou must be in Australia to apply for the [Partner visa (subclasses 820 and 801)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fpartner-onshore\u002Ftemporary-820).\n\nIf you are experiencing domestic and family violence, we may be able to help you. You may still be eligible for the grant of your temporary and permanent visa. For more information, see [Domestic and family violence and your visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fdomestic-family-violence-and-your-visa\u002Ffamily-violence-provisions).\n\n## Tell us if your details have changed\n\nSee here for changes to your [contact details, address](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fcontact-details) or [passport](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fpassport-details)\n\n## Tell us if things change\n\nYou must tell us about:\n\n-   the birth of a child\n-   any other changes relevant to your application.\n\nSee what to do if there is a [change in your situation](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nIf you do not have access to ImmiAcount you can let us know by completing the [Partner Processing Enquiry Form](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fpartner-processing-enquiry-form).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45934f",0,[35,57,67,75],{"name":36,"slug":37,"city":38,"state":39,"services":40,"phone":53,"website":54,"stateSlug":55,"citySlug":56},"Australian Immigration Law Services","australian-immigration-law-services","Sydney","NSW",[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52],"skilled-nominated-190","skilled-independent-189","skilled-work-regional-491","permanent-residence-skilled-regional-191","skilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494","skills-in-demand-482","employer-nomination-scheme-186","partner-820-801","student-500","temporary-graduate-485","global-talent-858","visitor-600","61280542537","https:\u002F\u002Faustraliavisa.com","new-south-wales","sydney",{"name":58,"slug":59,"city":60,"state":61,"services":62,"phone":63,"website":64,"stateSlug":65,"citySlug":66},"Immagine Australia Immigration Pty. 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