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Prospective Marriage Visa

Same–Sex couples with an overseas non – Australian partner may apply for a Prospective Marriage Visa permitting them to enter Australia, marry their Australian partner and make a Partner Visa Application to live permanently in Australia. We achieve Migration Success, Securing your Australian Future.

The Prospective Marriage Visa

Same–Sex couples can apply for a Prospective Marriage Visa where:

  • the non-Australian partner lives overseas; and,
  • the Australian partner sponsors the overseas non – Australian partner.


The Prospective Marriage Visa allows the overseas non-Australian partner to:

  • enter and live in Australia;
  • marry their Australian partner within the 9-month visa validity period; and,
  • apply to live permanently in Australia by making a Partner Visa Application.

Main Requirements

  • the Australian partner is an Australian citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who sponsors the overseas non Australian partner;
  • the Same – Sex couple must have met, and, be known to each other personally;
  • the Same – Sex couple genuinely intend to marry and live together as spouses; and,
  • the overseas non Australian partner must enter Australia before marrying; and;
  • meet sponsorship, age, health and character requirements.

3 Stage Prospective Marriage Visa Application Process

STAGE 1

Prospective Marriage Visa Application

  • the non -Australian partner applies overseas, and, may need to attend an interview; and,
  • The Australian partner makes a Sponsorship Application in Australia.

    • Stage 1 results in Prospective Marriage Visa approval for 9 months, during which the overseas non-Australian partner must:

  • enter Australia;
  • marry their Australian partner; and,
  • apply for a Partner Visa Application.

    • STAGE 2

    Partner Temporary Visa Application

    The Same-Sex couple:

  • make Partner Visa Application and Sponsorship Applications;
  • provide further documentary evidence of their relationship; and,
  • may need to attend an interview.

    Stage 2 results in Partner Temporary Visa approval, pending a decision on the Partner Permanent Visa Application.

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    STAGE 3

    Partner Permanent Residence Visa Application

    The Same-Sex couple:

  • must be in a genuine and ongoing relationship;
  • provide further documentary evidence of their relationship; and,
  • may be asked to attend an interview.

    Stage 3 results in Partner Permanent Residence Visa approval.

    • Lodgement of Prospective Marriage Visa Application

    The Prospective Marriage Visa Applicant

  • must be outside Australia at visa lodgement and approval; and;

  • may hold a visa during visa processing permitting travel to and stay in Australia.

    • Prospective Marriage Visa Application

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