Details About Bringing Your Fiancé to Australia on a Fiance Visa Australia

A Fiancé or Prospective Marriage Visa is a visa that allows you to come to Australia and marry your spouse. This visa allows you to later apply for a partner visa. To apply for a finance visa you must be a permanent resident, an eligible New Zealand citizen, or a sponsor who is an Australian citizen. However, you must be outside of Australia to apply for this visa. This visa is also known as a Subclass 300 visa. In this blog, we have included everything you need to know about fiance visa Australia, Fiancé or Prospective Marriage Visa.

Finance or Prospective Marriage Visa Eligibility

The eligibility requirements for a Fiance or prospective marriage visa are as follows:

• You must be at least 18 years of age 
• Must have a sponsor who is a permanent resident, an Australian citizen, or an eligible New Zealand citizen 
• Additionally, you must marry your prospective spouse before the period of visa ends
• You must be outside of Australia when your decision for the temporary visa is being made
• In case you are not in the county, you must present the additional eligibility requirements

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Conditions of a Fiance Visa Australia 

The following are the conditions of a Fiance visa in Australia 

• You cannot enter Australia before the person specified has entered the country.
• Before entering you are not allowed to marry or enter into a de facto relationship 
• Additionally, you are required to marry the person at the time of visa validity

Benefits of a Fiance Visa Australia

The following are the benefits of a Fiance visa in Australia

• You must work and study in Australia
• Additionally, you can stay in the country for 9-15 months from the date of granting this visa 

Documents Required for a Fiance Visa Australia

The following are the documents required for a Fiance visa.

• You must submit identification proof. For example, birth certificate. Aside from that, you must submit your current passport, and national identity card if you have one.
• Clear health examinations
• Provide proof of relationships: Provide proof of your relationship with your prospective spouse, former relationships and any dependents you have 

Application Process Fiance Visa Australia 

The application process for a Fiance Visa Australia is as follows: Note: You can apply for an Australia visa online 

• First, log in to Immi Account. If you do not have an Immi Account you are asked to create a new one 
• Next, select a new application, choose family, and then select the option ‘Stage 1 Partner or Prospective Marriage Visa’
• You can complete the visa application and pay the fees for the same 
• Submit your application and give the transaction reference number (TRN) to your sponsor. The sponsors would need TRN to apply for the visa 
• Lastly, you can attach the relevant documents to complete the online application form. A total of 100 documents can be attached for each application.
• Wait for a decision on your visa application form 

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Fiance Visa Australia Visa Validity 

The Subclass 300 visa is valid for 9-15 months from the date of granting this visa. During this time, you are allowed to marry your spouse in Australia.

Fees for Fiance Visa Australia

The fees for the Fiance visa or the Subclass visa in Australia are as follows; note: additional fees are charged for each family members who want to apply for a visa with you. Apart from the visa fees you may have to pay for health checkups, biometric registration, and the police certificate.

Visa Type	Cost of the Visa
Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300)	From AUD8,850.00

Visa Processing Time 

The processing time for a Fiance visa is as follows. Note: the data presented below is given based on application date 1 May 2024.

Visa Type	50% of the visas are processed in	90% of the visas are processed in
Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300)	14 Months	37 Months

Including Family Members on a Fiance Visa 

It is possible to include your family member on a Fiance visa. You can include your family members when you lodge your visa application, or add a dependent time after the application has been filed. If you are including your dependent child after sending the visa application, ensure that the decision has not been made regarding the visa application. The family members who are applying with you must:

• Meet the health requirement 
• Meet the character requirement 
• Be members of the family unit 
• Must be living outside Australia
• Family members who are not coming to Australia will have to meet the health and character requirement 

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The Difference Between a Fiance Visa and a Spouse Visa 

The Fiance visa and the Spouse visa are not the same. The Fiance visa is a visa that is is given for a minimum of 9 months to marry your prospective spouse living in Australia. You must be living outside of Australia to obtain this visa.

On the other hand, the 820 visa is also called a spouse vsia. This visa is given to people who are applying from inside Australia. You must in an ongoing de facto relationship or spousal realtiosnhip with an Australian citizen, eligible citizen of New Zealand, or a permanent resident in Australia. Moreover, your sponsor must be your partner (unless they are below the age of 18). 

FAQs

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