Migrate to Australia - FAQ Migrating as a Fiance

I am engaged to be married and wish to marry in Australia. What visa do I need ?

If you are engaged to be married to an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen and wish to marry that person in Australia, you will need to obtain a Prospective Marriage (Fiancé(e)) visa.

People already in Australia on temporary visas are unable to extend their stay in Australia by applying for a visa as a fiancé(e). There is no visa category available to cover this situation.

What are the visa requirements for a Prospective Marriage visa ?

You may apply for a Prospective Marriage visa if you :

are engaged to be married to an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen,
genuinely intend to marry your fiancé(e) within 9 months from the date you are granted a visa, then intend to live with your partner as their spouse,
and your fiancé(e) have met and are personally known to each other,
and your fiancé(e) are both aged over 18 years unless specific circumstances apply, and
are sponsored by your fiancé(e).

How is my application for a Prospective Marriage visa processed ?

People applying under the Prospective Marriage category go through a three-stage process on two application forms. The first stage involves you being assessed for a temporary visa based on your Prospective Marriage visa application. The second stage will begin after your marriage when you apply in Australia for a Spouse visa. Once you have been granted the temporary Spouse visa, the third stage involves being assessed for a permanent Spouse visa.

What do I do if my relationship ends before my permanent visa application is decided ?

If the relationship ends while you have a temporary visa, you must immediately notify the department. You may still be eligible for a permanent partner visa, and may not be required to leave Australia.