Australia Fiancée Visa (Subclass 300) from Thailand
The Australia fiancée visa, officially the Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300), lets the foreign fiancé(e) of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen enter Australia to marry their sponsor within nine months. Thai nationals apply from outside Australia, typically while resident in Thailand.
This is a migration visa, not a tourist visa. Thai Visa Centre helps couples organise relationship evidence and Thailand-side documents before the Australian sponsor lodges on ImmiAccount.
Prospective Marriage visa for fiancé(e)s who will marry in Australia.
Marry your sponsor within nine months of arriving in Australia.
Start early. Partner migration queues are long.
Thai fiancé(e) attends VFS after ImmiAccount generates the letter.
Who qualifies?
Both the applicant in Thailand and the Australian sponsor must meet Home Affairs eligibility criteria. This is a migration pathway for couples with a genuine intention to marry in Australia.
- Applicant must be 18 or older and outside Australia when applying and when the visa is granted
- Both parties must have met in person and know each other personally
- Genuine intention to marry the sponsor within nine months of arrival in Australia
- Sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
- Sponsor must be free to marry and meet sponsorship eligibility rules
- Both parties must meet health and character requirements
Important: Both parties must prove a genuine intention to marry and a genuine relationship. Processing often runs 12 to 24 months or longer. Start early and do not assume quick turnaround.
Partner journey stages
Subclass 300 is stage one when the wedding will take place in Australia. After marriage, the onshore partner visa follows.
| Stage | Visa | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Apply from Thailand | 300 Prospective Marriage | Enter Australia, marry within 9 months |
| Stage 2: After marriage | 820/801 Partner (onshore) | Apply before subclass 300 expires |
| Alternative: marry in Thailand | 309/100 Partner (offshore) | Skip 300 if wedding is at Amphur in Thailand |
Application process from Thailand
The Australian sponsor lodges on ImmiAccount. The Thai fiancé(e) completes biometrics and health checks in Thailand when requested.
Create ImmiAccount
Australian sponsor creates ImmiAccount on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Lodge subclass 300
Lodges Prospective Marriage visa (300) with full relationship evidence
Pay visa charge
Pays visa application charge. Confirm current fee on Home Affairs
Biometrics at VFS Bangkok
Thai fiancé(e) receives biometrics letter and attends VFS Bangkok
Health and police checks
Completes health examinations and police certificates as requested
Travel and marry in Australia
Visa granted. Applicant travels to Australia and marries within nine months
Lodge partner visa after marriage
After marriage, lodge Partner visa (820/801) before subclass 300 expires
Document and evidence requirements
Download the live checklist inside ImmiAccount for subclass 300. Certified English translations are required for Thai-language documents.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Identity documents | Passports, statutory declarations from both partners |
| Meeting in person | Travel records, photos, boarding passes proving you have met |
| Engagement evidence | Ring, ceremony, family acknowledgment where applicable |
| Communication history | Timeline of relationship across calls, messages, and visits |
| Sponsor status | Proof of Australian citizenship or PR and financial capacity |
| Police clearances | Thailand and every country lived in 12+ months since age 16 |
| Translations | Certified English translations for all Thai-language documents |
Subclass 300 vs tourist visa (600)
Using tourist visas to enter and marry can breach conditions and harm future migration applications. Choose subclass 300 when marriage in Australia is the plan.
| Topic | Subclass 300 | Subclass 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Enter to marry Australian sponsor | Temporary visit only |
| Marriage in Australia | Required within 9 months | Not permitted as primary purpose |
| Work rights | Limited; check grant conditions | Generally no paid work |
| Path to PR | Leads to partner visa after marriage | None |
| Processing | Often 12 to 24+ months | Weeks to months |
Additional guidance
How subclass 300 fits the partner journey
Subclass 300 suits couples who want the wedding in Australia. Couples preferring Amphur registration in Thailand usually proceed directly to 309/100 offshore partner visa instead of subclass 300.
Evidence for a strong 300 application
Home Affairs expects passports, statutory declarations, proof you have met in person, engagement evidence, communication history, sponsor financial capacity, wedding plans, police clearances, and medical exams through panel physicians. Certified English translations are required for Thai documents.
After arrival in Australia
Subclass 300 holders must marry the sponsor within the nine-month window, lodge Partner visa (820/801) before the 300 expires, and comply with all visa conditions including work restrictions until the partner visa grants.
Subclass 300 vs tourist visa (600)
Using tourist visas to enter and marry can breach conditions and harm future migration applications. Choose subclass 300 when marriage in Australia is the plan.
Common mistakes
These errors show up repeatedly in our Bangkok consultations for Australian fiancée visa cases.
- Using subclass 600 tourist visas instead of subclass 300 when marriage in Australia is the goal
- Insufficient proof of meeting in person or weak engagement evidence
- Missing biometrics appointment at VFS after ImmiAccount generates the letter
- Uncertified translations of Thai-language documents
- Failing to lodge Partner visa (820/801) before subclass 300 expires after marriage
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to follow-up questions about subclass 300 from Thailand.
Q:Can we marry in Thailand instead of Australia?
A:Yes. Then apply for 309/100 offshore partner visa after Amphur registration. Subclass 300 is specifically for marriage in Australia.
Q:Can same-sex couples use subclass 300?
A:Australia recognises same-sex marriage for visa purposes. The same eligibility rules apply.
Q:Does the Thai fiancée attend an interview?
A:Home Affairs may request additional information or an interview. Respond promptly through ImmiAccount.
Q:Can children be included?
A:Dependent children may be added. See our Australian child dependent visa guide for details.
Q:How long does processing take from Thailand?
A:Processing often runs 12 to 24 months or longer from lodgement. Do not assume quick turnaround.
Q:Does TVC lodge the application?
A:We help organise Thailand-side documents before your sponsor lodges on ImmiAccount. Final decisions rest with Home Affairs.
Official references
Official sources verified June 2026. Confirm current subclass 300 fees and checklists on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au before applying.