Prospective Marriage Visa for Australia from Cabo Verde

How to Apply for a Prospective Marriage Visa for Australia from Cabo Verde in 2023

The fiancé visa for Australia is a temporary visa that allows the Cape Verdean fiancé of an Australian citizen or permanent resident to enter and remain in Australia for up to 9 months. During this time the couple must get married and then apply for a spouse / partner visa to remain in Australia indefinitely.

Eligibility for an Australia Fiance Visa in 2023

In order to be eligible for a fiancé visa, the Cape Verdean and Australian couple must have been in a ‘genuine and continuing’ relationship for at least one year, and must show evidence of this. The couple must also meet certain health and character requirements, and the Australian partner must provide a sponsorship undertaking for the Cabo Verde Citizen. The fiancé visa application process can take several months to complete for someone from Cabo Verde, and the visa itself is valid for 9 months. The engaged couple must marry within 9 months of the Prospective Marriage Visa being granted.

To prove eligibility for a Prospective Marriage Visa for Australia from Cabo Verde, you will need to provide evidence that you and your Cabo Verde Citizen partner are in a genuine relationship:

• Proof of your relationship history, such as photographs and emails between you and your Cape Verdean partner

• Evidence of shared financial responsibilities between you and your Cape Verdean partner, such as bank statements and joint bills

• Proof of joint travel, such as plane tickets

• Affidavits from friends or family members in both Australia and Cabo Verde who can attest to your relationship

• Proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency

• Police check from Cabo Verde

• Medical examination taken in Cabo Verde

The Prospective Marriage Visa for Australia from Cabo Verde Subclasses:

Subclass 300 – Prospective Marriage Visa

This is a temporary visa that allows the Cape Verdean fiancé of an Australian citizen or permanent resident to enter and remain in Australia for up to 9 months. During this time the couple must get married and then apply for a spouse visa to remain in Australia.

The requirements for the 300 visa are:

• The Cape Verdeanapplicant and their Australian partner must be aged 18 or over.

• Couple must be engaged and intend to marry within 9 months of the Cape Verdeanapplicant’s arrival in Australia

• The couple must have met in person and be in a ‘genuine and continuing’ relationship

• The Australian partner must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident

• The Cape Verdean applicant must meet health and character requirements

• The Australian partner must provide a sponsorship undertaking for their Cape Verdean partner

Subclass 309 – Partner (Provisional) Visa

This is a provisional visa that allows the Cape Verdean partner of an Australian citizen or permanent resident to live in Australia while they wait for a decision on their permanent partner visa. The partner must be outside of Australia (either in Cabo Verde or elsewhere) when they apply for this visa, but can enter Australia as soon as the visa is granted. Once in Australia, the Cape Verdean applicant will have to apply for a permanent visa (subclass 100 or subclass 801) once they are eligible.

Requirements for the 309 visa:

• The Cape Verdeanapplicant and their Australian partner must be aged 18 or over

• They must be in a genuine and continuing relationship

• The Australian partner must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident

• Cape Verdeanapplicant must be outside of Australia when they apply for this visa.

• Cape Verdean applicant must meet certain health and character requirements.

• The Australian partner must provide a sponsorship undertaking for the Cape Verdean partner

To apply for this visa, the Cape Verdeanapplicant must submit a completed application form along with all required supporting documentation, including evidence of the relationship. The visa application fee must also be paid. This is a provisional temporary visa. Once the Cape Verdean applicant is in Australia, they will have to apply for a permanent partner visa (subclass 100 or subclass 801) once they are eligible to Immigrate to Australia.

Apply for the Prospective Marriage Visa for Australia from Cabo Verde

Key Points

• The Australia Partner Visa for Cape Verdean Citizens can enter and remain in Australia for up to 9 months

• The Cape Verdean Citizen can work and study in Australia while you on the Prospective Marriage Visa

• Cape Verdean Citizens can travel in and out of Australia while on the visa as long as you do not stay outside of Australia for more than 12 consecutive months

• Marry your Australian partner within 9 months of arriving in Australia

• Apply for a permanent partner visa (subclass 100 or 801) once you are married.