How to Apply for a Prospective Marriage Visa for Australia from Czech Republic in 2023
The fiancé visa for Australia is a temporary visa that allows the Czech 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 Czech 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 Czech Republic Citizen. The fiancé visa application process can take several months to complete for someone from Czech Republic, 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 Czech Republic, you will need to provide evidence that you and your Czech Republic Citizen partner are in a genuine relationship:
Proof of your relationship history, such as photographs and emails between you and your Czech partner
Evidence of shared financial responsibilities between you and your Czech 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 Czech Republic who can attest to your relationship
Proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency
Police check from Czech Republic
Medical examination taken in Czech Republic
The Prospective Marriage Visa for Australia from Czech Republic Subclasses:
Subclass 300 – Prospective Marriage Visa
This is a temporary visa that allows the Czech 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 Czechapplicant and their Australian partner must be aged 18 or over.
Couple must be engaged and intend to marry within 9 months of the Czechapplicant’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 Czech applicant must meet health and character requirements
The Australian partner must provide a sponsorship undertaking for their Czech partner
Subclass 309 – Partner (Provisional) Visa
This is a provisional visa that allows the Czech 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 Czech Republic or elsewhere) when they apply for this visa, but can enter Australia as soon as the visa is granted. Once in Australia, the Czech applicant will have to apply for a permanent visa (subclass 100 or subclass 801) once they are eligible.
Requirements for the 309 visa:
The Czechapplicant 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
Czechapplicant must be outside of Australia when they apply for this visa.
Czech applicant must meet certain health and character requirements.
The Australian partner must provide a sponsorship undertaking for the Czech partner
To apply for this visa, the Czechapplicant 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 Czech 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 Czech Republic
