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Prospective Marriage visa (Subclass 300) reference checklist

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Documents the Department of Home Affairs lists

Some of these may not be required for your application. These are the documents the Department of Home Affairs names on its own pages for this visa. It is not a complete list of everything you may be asked for. KinVisa does not determine which items apply to you. The wording under each item comes from the Department of Home Affairs, taken from the page linked with it.

  • Provide a birth certificate showing the names of both parents.

    View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents

    The visa page names four alternative identity records; each is recorded separately below.

    The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      Identification pages of a family book

      If you cannot provide this, provide one of the following: Identification pages of a family book showing the names of both parents.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
    2. 2.
      Identification pages of a government-issued identification document

      If you cannot provide this, provide one of the following: Identification pages of an identification document issued by the government.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
    3. 3.
      Identification pages of a court-issued identity document

      If you cannot provide this, provide one of the following: Identification pages of a court-issued document that proves your identity.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
    4. 4.
      Identification pages of a family census register

      If you cannot provide this, provide one of the following: Identification pages of a family census register.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents

  • Also provide: the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details and issue and expiry dates.

    View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents

  • Also provide: a national identity card, if you have one.

    View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents

  • Also provide: proof of change of name, if applicable.

    View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents

    The visa page names three kinds of document that can serve as this proof; each is recorded separately below.

    The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      Marriage or divorce certificate (as proof of name change)

      Also provide: proof of change of name, if applicable, such as: a marriage or divorce certificate.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
    2. 2.
      Change of name document from a births, deaths and marriages registry

      Also provide: proof of change of name, if applicable, such as: change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
    3. 3.
      Documents showing other names you have been known by

      Also provide: proof of change of name, if applicable, such as: documents that show other names you have been known by.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents

  • You need to attach to your application, evidence of: your relationship with your prospective spouse.

    View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships

    The visa page lists the specific kinds of relationship evidence under its own sub-section; each is recorded separately below.

    The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      Statements from 2 witnesses who know you and your prospective spouse

      You must provide statements from 2 witnesses who: are 18 years or older, know you and your prospective spouse, know about your relationship.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Your relationship with your prospective spouse

      Such as: Form 888 Supporting statement in relation to a Partner or Prospective Marriage visa application, Evidence that a witness is an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

    2. 2.
      Evidence you have met face-to-face as adults and know each other personally

      Also provide other evidence of your relationship such as: evidence that you and your prospective spouse have met face-to-face as adults since turning 18 and know each other personally.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Your relationship with your prospective spouse
    3. 3.
      Evidence you will marry within 9 months of the visa being granted

      Also provide other evidence of your relationship such as: 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.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Your relationship with your prospective spouse

      Such as: Letter from the person who will officiate at the wedding.

    4. 4.
      Evidence you genuinely intend to live as spouses

      Also provide other evidence of your relationship such as: evidence that you and your prospective spouse genuinely intend to live as spouses.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Your relationship with your prospective spouse
    5. 5.
      Written statements showing the history of your relationship

      Also provide other evidence of your relationship such as: written statements showing the history of your relationship.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Your relationship with your prospective spouse

      The visa page lists the points these statements should cover, including how, when and where you first met, when you got engaged, and your future plans as spouses.

  • You need to attach to your application, evidence of: any former relationships.

    View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships

    The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      Divorce documents

      If you have previously been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, provide divorce documents, death certificates, separation documents or statutory declarations.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Former relationships
    2. 2.
      Death certificate

      If you have previously been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, provide divorce documents, death certificates, separation documents or statutory declarations.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Former relationships
    3. 3.
      Separation documents

      If you have previously been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, provide divorce documents, death certificates, separation documents or statutory declarations.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Former relationships
    4. 4.
      Statutory declaration about a former relationship

      If you have previously been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, provide divorce documents, death certificates, separation documents or statutory declarations.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Former relationships

  • You need to attach to your application, evidence of: any dependants you have.

    View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships

    The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      Identity documents for a dependant under 18

      For each of the members of the family unit under 18 years old applying with you, provide: identity documents.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
    2. 2.
      Evidence of your relationship with a dependant under 18

      For each of the members of the family unit under 18 years old applying with you, provide: evidence of your relationship with your dependant, like a birth or marriage certificate.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18

      Such as: Birth or marriage certificate for a dependant under 18.

    3. 3.
      Health examinations for a dependant under 18

      For each of the members of the family unit under 18 years old applying with you, provide: health examinations.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
    4. 4.
      Character documents for a dependant aged 16 or 17

      For each of the members of the family unit under 18 years old applying with you, provide: character documents, if the dependant is 16 or 17 years of age.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
    5. 5.
      Adoption papers or parental court orders for a dependant under 18

      For each of the members of the family unit under 18 years old applying with you, provide: adoption papers or parental court orders, if applicable.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
    6. 6.
      Evidence of enrolment at school, college or university

      For each of the members of the family unit under 18 years old applying with you, provide: evidence of enrolment at school, college or university, if applicable.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
    7. 7.
      Evidence of sole custody

      For each of the members of the family unit under 18 years old applying with you, provide: evidence of sole custody, if applicable.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
    8. 8.
      Identity documents for a dependant over 18

      Provide: identity documents.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18
    9. 9.
      Documents about a dependant's other relationships

      Provide: documents about their other relationships, if applicable.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18
    10. 10.
      Health examinations for a dependant over 18

      Provide: health examinations.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18
    11. 11.
      Character documents for a dependant over 18

      Provide: character documents.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18
    12. 12.
      Evidence a child over 18 is dependent on you

      You must also provide evidence the child is dependent on you.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants over 18

      Such as: Birth certificate or adoption papers for a dependant over 18, Evidence of financial dependence (bank statements, money transfers, rent receipts), Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over, Report from a qualified medical practitioner on a dependant aged 23 or turning 23.

  • You must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who: has a legal right to decide where the child lives and is not coming to Australia with the child.

    View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18

    The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years

      They must complete Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1229.pdf

      Quoted from the visa page, which requires the form; the link is to the form PDF itself.

    2. 2.
      Identity document of the person who completed the consent form

      Include: an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form, such as a passport or driver’s licence.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
    3. 3.
      Adoption papers or other court documents with the consent form

      Include: adoption papers or other court documents, if applicable.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
    4. 4.
      Australian court order allowing your child to migrate to Australia

      Alternatively, you can show us one of the following: An Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18
    5. 5.
      Evidence the laws of the child's home country allow them to leave permanently

      Alternatively, you can show us one of the following: That the laws of the child's home country allow them to leave their home country permanently.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Evidence of relationships › Dependants under 18

  • You need to have health examinations.

    View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › Health examinations

    The visa page states the results of a health assessment are valid for 12 months from the date the examinations are completed, and that a health undertaking, if asked for, is valid for 6 months.

    The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      HAP ID (Health Assessment Program identifier)

      We may ask you to have health examinations. If we do, we will give you: an identifier we call a HAP ID.

      View Home Affairs source› Health › Arrange your health examinationshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health/arrange-your-health-examinations

  • The MOC might also recommend we ask you to sign a health undertaking.

    View Home Affairs source› Meeting our health requirement › Why you must meet the health requirementhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health

    The visa page states that a health undertaking, if asked for, is valid for 6 months.

  • If you have spent a total of 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years (since you turned 16), you must provide an Australian police certificate.

    View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › Character documents

    The visa page states that for immigration purposes police certificates are valid for 12 months from the issue date.

    The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      AFP National Police Check application (purpose Code 33)

      To apply for an Australian police certificate you must submit an Australian Federal Police National Police Check application form.

      View Home Affairs source› Character › Other supporting documents › Apply for a police certificatehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character

      Such as: Proof of identity documents worth at least 100 points for the AFP police check.

  • Also provide: a police certificate from every country where you spent a total of 12 months or more in, in the last 10 years since you turned 16.

    View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › Character documents

    The department publishes the issuing authority and process for each country under its overseas locations listing.

  • Also provide: military service records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces of any country.

    View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › Character documents

  • Complete and attach to your application Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment.

    View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › Character documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/80.pdf

    Quoted from the visa page, which requires the form; the link is to the form PDF itself.

  • You must sign or accept the Australian Values Statement every time you apply for a visa, so you may need to sign the Australian Values Statement more than once.

    View Home Affairs source› Australian values › Australian Values Statementhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/australian-values

    The visa page states that applicants and family members aged 18 or older must have read, or had explained, the Life in Australia booklet and must sign the statement.

  • You may need to provide a military certificate with your visa application.

    View Home Affairs source› Character › Other supporting documents › Military certificateshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character

    The character page states a military certificate can be a letter from your commanding officer.

  • You must provide a police certificate if you have spent more than 12 months in the last 10 years working on one or more: merchant ships, cruise ships, private yachts or oil rigs.

    View Home Affairs source› Character › Other supporting documents › Requirements for ship workershttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character

    The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      Letter of good conduct from the captain or company of a vessel

      You should also provide a letter of good conduct from the captain or company of each vessel.

      View Home Affairs source› Character › Other supporting documents › Requirements for ship workershttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character

  • Under the Migration Act 1958 and the Migration Regulations 1994, you may be required to provide personal identifiers as part of the visa application process.

    View Home Affairs source› Biometricshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics

    The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      Valid travel document for a biometrics appointment

      Make sure you bring your valid travel document, such as the passport linked to your visa application, to your appointment, otherwise VFS will generally not be able to collect your biometrics.

      View Home Affairs source› Biometrics › How to provide your biometrics › If you are outside Australiahttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics

  • Have all documents translated into English.

    View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Prepare your documents

    The visa page also states: 'Provide original and translated documents in your application.'

  • You must provide evidence that you are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

    View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents

    On the visa page this section is behind the 'For Sponsors' switch at the top of the page.

    The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      Copy of the sponsor's passport

      You must provide: a copy of your passport.

      View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
    2. 2.
      Copy of the sponsor's birth certificate

      You must provide: a copy of your birth certificate.

      View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
    3. 3.
      Photo of the sponsor's face

      You must provide: a photo of your face.

      View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents

  • If you are an Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, you must provide evidence that you usually live in Australia.

    View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents

    The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

    1. 1.
      Documents showing the sponsor maintains a home in Australia

      This evidence can include documents that show you: maintain a home in Australia.

      View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
    2. 2.
      Documents showing the sponsor works in Australia

      This evidence can include documents that show you: work in Australia.

      View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
    3. 3.
      Documents showing the sponsor owns property, business or other interests in Australia

      This evidence can include documents that show you: own property, business or other interests in Australia.

      View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents
    4. 4.
      Documents showing the sponsor has family and other ties where they live

      This evidence can include documents that show you: have family and other ties in the same place you live.

      View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Identity documents

  • To show you meet the additional sponsor requirements, you need to provide an Australian police certificate.

    View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Character documents

    The Partner visa FAQs state the certificates should be provided when the sponsorship application is submitted, or as soon as possible after.

  • You also need to provide an overseas police certificate from every country where you spent a total of 12 months or more in the last 10 years since you turned 16.

    View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Character documents

  • You must also provide written consent for us to disclose any convictions for relevant offences to the visa applicant.

    View Home Affairs source› For Sponsors › Step by step › Gather and prepare your documents › Character documents

  • To appoint someone to receive your correspondence, use Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF).

    View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Before you apply › Get help with your applicationhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/956a.pdf

    Quoted from the visa page, which requires the form; the link is to the form PDF itself.

  • To appoint someone to provide immigration assistance, use Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (225KB PDF).

    View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Before you apply › Get help with your applicationhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/956.pdf

    Quoted from the visa page, which requires the form; the link is to the form PDF itself.

  • Complete and attach to your application in ImmiAccount Form 1436 - Adding an additional applicant after lodgement.

    View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › Add family membershttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1436.pdf

    Quoted from the visa page, which requires the form; the link is to the form PDF itself.

  • Attach a signed and completed Form 1022 - Notification of changes in circumstances (Section 104 of the Migration Act 1958) (172KB PDF).

    View Home Affairs source› Partner Visa Frequently Asked Questions › Change in your circumstances › Your relationship with your sponsor has ended or changedhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1022.pdf

    Quoted from the Partner visa FAQ page, which requires the form; the link is to the form PDF itself.

  • You will also need to attach the following to your application: evidence that your marriage is valid (registered marriage certificate issued by the relevant legal authority).

    View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › If you marry

  • You will also need to attach the following to your application: a request to be considered for a Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309) and Partner (Migrant) visa (subclass 100).

    View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › If you marry

  • You will also need to attach the following to your application: a statement telling us you want to withdraw your Prospective Marriage visa application.

    View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › If you marry

Other official guidance for this visa

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Reference checklist only — not official, legal or immigration advice. KinVisa does not determine what to submit or assess evidence. Check the current official source. Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/prospective-marriage-300 · Last reviewed 2026-08-19.