Prospective Marriage Visa Support

About Prospective Marriage Visas

The Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300):

• Allows you to enter Australia to marry your fiancé
• Is valid for 9 months from grant date
• Requires you to marry within that period
• Enables you to then apply for a Partner visa
• Must be applied for while outside Australia

Our Support Services

The Tasmanian Marriage Office provides:

• Official NOIM lodgement
• Supporting documentation
• Fiancé Visa Letter
• Marriage ceremony booking
• Professional guidance

What We Provide

Documentation

• Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM)
• Official Fiancé Visa Letter
• Confirmation of marriage booking
• Celebrant statements
• Ceremony details

Support Services

• Guidance with paperwork
• Flexible ceremony dates
• Document witnessing
• Marriage registration
• Timeline planning

Important Notes

We can help with marriage documentation, but:

• We don’t provide migration advice
• We can’t guarantee visa approval
• Immigration decisions are separate
• Consult migration agents for visa advice
• Additional requirements may apply

Process Timeline

1. Lodge your NOIM (up to 18 months ahead)
2. Receive Fiancé Visa Letter
3. Apply for visa
4. Plan marriage within 9-month visa period
5. Complete marriage ceremony
6. Apply for Partner visa

Requirements

For Our Services

• Completed NOIM
• Identity documents
• Birth certificates/passports
• Translation if needed
• Payment of fees

Immigration Requirements

• Meet Department of Home Affairs criteria
• Health and character checks
• Genuine relationship evidence
• Ability to marry legally
• Financial requirements

Fees

Our Services

• Standard marriage service: $700 (inc GST)
• Witness service if needed: $130 (inc GST)
• Marriage certificate: $70 (inc GST)
• No extra charge for visa letter

Visa fees are separate and paid to Department of Home Affairs

Planning Your Marriage

• Choose ceremony date within visa period
• Allow time for paperwork
• Consider processing times
• Book early to ensure availability
• Plan for witness requirements

Common Questions

Q: How soon can I get the documentation?

A: Usually within 1-2 business days after NOIM lodgement.

Q: Can I lodge the NOIM from overseas?

A: Yes, with proper witnessing.

Q: What if my visa processing takes longer?

A: We can adjust ceremony dates if needed.

Need Help?

We can assist with:

• Marriage documentation
• Ceremony booking
• Timeline planning
• Document requirements
• General guidance

Useful Contacts

• Department of Home Affairs
• Registered Migration Agents
• Australian Embassy/Consulate
• Translation services

Note: This information is about marriage services only. For visa advice, consult the Department of Home Affairs or a registered migration agent.

Next Steps

Ready to proceed?

1. Contact us to begin NOIM process
2. Provide required documentation
3. Receive supporting letters
4. Plan your ceremony
5. Progress with visa application

Information current as of January 2025. Visa requirements may change - always check current immigration policies.