Fiancée visa & prospective marriage visa
The main purpose of applying for this visa is to allow you to come to Australia and then marry your intended spouse and live as husband and wife. You must genuinely intend to marry your fiancé. You must also genuinely intend to live with your fiancé as husband and wife. An eligible sponsor is someone who undertakes sponsorship obligations, and is an Australian citizen/permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
In order to meet the specific visa requirements of this category, you must be over the age of 18, have met in person, be free to marry and be of the opposite sex to your intended spouse. Same-sex couples are not eligible for this visa and will need to apply under the partner visa options.
The sponsor must sign a sponsorship undertaking confirming that he/she will be responsible for all financial obligations to the Australian Government and will be able to support and accommodate his/her partner without any recourse to public funds. When they are dependant children, the sponsor will be required to submit an AFP National Police Check and/or foreign police certificate/s.
Applicants must also satisfy specific heath checks and meet the criminal and penal clearance requirements. Please note that you will need to marry within the validity of this visa which is for nine months after it has been granted. The marriage can take place either in or outside Australia provided you have entered Australia on this visa at least once before the marriage takes place.
As the partner or fiancé of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, you do not have an automatic right of permanent residence in Australia. If you want to reside permanently in Australia you must first apply for a permanent visa and be assessed against the legal criteria for the grant of that visa.
Our team of immigration specialists will assess your individual circumstances, placing your needs and expectations at the centre of our service. Following completion of a detailed assessment, we will provide you with written advice on your eligibility as well as guidance on the necessary documentation based on the most up to date legal requirements.
