Australian Prospective Marriage Visa 2020 (subclass 300)

The prospective marriage visa also known as a fiancé visa. People who want to come to Australia to marry their prospective spouse who is an Australian citizen or permanent residence can apply for this visa.  This Subclass 300 visa has a 9 month validity and in this time frame you will need to marry your spouse and you will be eligible to apply for a partner visa.

What you can do legally in this 9 month time period?

You can visit Australia to marry your fiance as well as you can work 9 months under this visa. You will be permitted to do study during this time, but no govt fund support will be provided. During this time you can visit multiple time to Australia.

How you can apply for a Partner visa after marrying your spouse?

When you are married to your Australian Citizen partner and granted for subclass 300 visa, you will be able to apply for your partner visa.

In partner visa Australia basically it has 2 stages. 1^st stage apply for a temporarypartner visa and then apply for a permanent partner visa. When you are applying for a temporary partner visa actually you are also applying for a permanent partner visa and you will be charged just one visa application by the department of the immigration.

When you have 300 visa granted and you are applying for partner visa subclass 820/801, the immigration department will charge you much less.

You will see your costs for Subclass 300 and Subclass 820/801 is almost same with someone who already applied for partner visa subclass 820/801 without being granted for subclass 300 visa.

Check out this chart to understand more clearly how your visa processing will be done.

You may need to wait around 2 years after getting temporary partner visa to be eligible to apply for a permanent partner visa.

Note: You will be granted for a permanent partner visa only when your relationship is ongoing.

Sponsorship eligibility for Prospective Marriage Visa/Fiance Visa:

·         Australian Citizen.

·         Australian Permanent residence

·         Eligible New Zealand Citizen

·         Over 18 years of age.

Note: If your partner was sponsored before for another person we must recommend you to discuss with us about your partner’s eligibility before applying.

Who is eligibility for Prospective Marriage Visa/Fiance Visa?

·         If you are over 18 years of age

·        If you and your partner is genuinely going to marry under 9 months for a fiance visa.

·         You both are genuinely intended to live together after being married.

·         If you are eligible with health & character requirements.

Note: The above requirements changes everything by the department of immigration, so we recommend you to consult with one of our immigration lawyers to know more details.

How immigration lawyer can help to get Prospective Marriage Visa?

The Australian immigration law is complex and expensive also it is always changing so we hardly recommend each applicant to consult with a registered migration agent or experienced Immigration lawyers before applying any visa. Our Agents and Experts will help you to process your visa with valid documents, statements, evidence, application, submission, visa updates and with genuine advices.

ETA Visa Australia – Questions and Answers:

What is an Australian ETA Visa?

An Australian ETA visa is a visa that allows the holder to enter Australia for either Tourism or Business purposes. ETA stands for Electronic Travel Authority.

Do I need an ETA visa for Australia?

Everyone needs a visa to enter Australia. The important question is: which visa are you required to obtain? The answer usually depends on the both the country of your passport (your citizenship) and your purpose for wanting to travel to Australia.  If you want to travel to Australia temporarily and for Tourism or Business purposes and you hold a certain passport (see below), then an Australia ETA visa may be the correct visa for you. 

Can anyone apply for an ETA Visa to Australia?

No. Only persons that have certain passports / citizenships are eligible to apply for an ETA visa Australia. See below for the countries which are eligible.

Which countries can apply for Australian ETA visa?

The Australia ETA eligible countries are: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Norway, Portugal, Republic of San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Netherlands, United Kingdom, USA and the Vatican City.   

How long does it take for an Australian ETA to be approved?

Provided you are eligible, your Australia ETA visa application will be approved usually within 24 hours from the time you submit your application.

How do I get an ETA visa for Australia?

To apply for an ETA visa Australia, you must be outside Australia and hold a passport issued by an ETA eligible country. Also, if you have a criminal record might not be eligible to apply for an Australia ETA visa. At Australian Visa Advice (AVA) we can apply for you. Click on this link: etavisaaustralia.org

How much is ETA visa to Australia?

The Australia ETA visa fee depends on the matter of how you apply – whether you apply through a Migration Agent like us at AVA or through another source. At AVA our ETA Australia cost is from as little as $19USD. read more

Work and Holiday visa –Questions and Answers (Part 1)

What is a Work and Holiday visa Australia?

A Work and Holiday visa Australia is a visa that allows you to visit Australia and both work and also holiday whilst here.The choice is yours: you can work as much as you like on this visa,or you can choose to not work at all and just travel around doing tourist activities, partying, etc. The visa is valid for 1 year but you can apply for a 2^nd and a 3^rd visa (if you meet the eligibility criteria) to extend your stay to 3 years. The Work and Holiday visa is also known as the Work and Holiday Australia visa, the AUS Working and Holiday visa, the Work and Travel Australia visa, the Work and Travel visa Australia, the Work and Travel Australia 2020 visa, the Working Holiday Australia 2020 visa, the Work Travel visa Australia, and the Working Tourist visa Australia!

What countries can get a Work and Holiday visa for Australia?

The following countries only are eligible to apply for a Work and Holiday visa: Argentina, Austria, Chile, P.R. China, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Peru, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, United States of America, Vietnam.

Can Citizens of India or African or Middle East apply for a Work and Holiday visa Australia?

No. Citizens of India, Bangladesh or Pakistan are currently not eligible for this visa (or for the Working Holiday visa). Also, no countries in Africa or the Middle East that are eligible for this visa. Read more

eVisitor Visa Australia – Questions and Answers

Which countries need a visa for Australia?

Everyone, no matter what country passport you hold, needs a visa for Australia. Australia is certainly one of the strictest countries in the world when it comes to Immigration. Some visas are harder to apply for than others, but remember that obtaining even a Tourist visa for Australia is not easy for many people.

What is an eVisitor visa?

An eVisitor visa is a type of Australian Tourist or Visitor visa which is only available to citizens of certain countries. All countries eligible for this visa are European, although not all countries in Europe are eligible. The eVisitor visa Australia is designed to streamline the visa application system for travellers from the Eueopean Union. The eligible countries are: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Republic of San Marino, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and Vatican City. 

How long is an eVisitor visa valid for?

An eVisitor Australia visa isusually valid for visits to Australia of up to 3 months at a time, and the eVisitor visa itself is valid for 12 monthsfrom the date of grant of the visa.

What is the difference between eVisitor 651 and Visitor visa 600?

A Visitor visa (Subclass 600) is a visa which is available for everyone to apply. It is your standard Tourist type visa for Australia. In contrast, and as described above, the eVisitor Subclass 651 visa is a Tourist visa option that is only available for certain country passport holders to apply. The Visitor visa being available to everyone,is harder to apply for and obtainthan the eVisitor 651 Australia. Therefore, if you have the option then you would certainly want to choose the eVisitor Subclass 651 visa over the Visitor visa Subclass 600. Read more

Live with Your Partner in Australia

We always want to be with the person we love. It is really hard to stay away from that person. There are many reasons that may cause the separation. Living in different countries is one of the most common reasons that bounds us to live separately. It is not a piece of cake for a person to travel to a country where his or her beloved once live and stay there permanently with his or her partner. He or she has to get the visa to do so. Every single country has their own policy regarding this kind of visa. Today I am going talk about the partner visa Australia.

Australia is a country where many people come from different countries for various purposes like higher study, business, job, etc. Many of them end up staying there permanently. Then they want to bring their beloved partners to Australia to live together. The Australian immigration policy is one of the most difficult immigration policies in the world. That’s why many people fail to get the desired visa.

First of all, one must have the clear idea about the visa eligibility, visa requirement and documents. I have seen a lot of people who were not totally aware of the visa processing system and the policy. You should know that whether you are eligible for this partner visa or not. If you are eligible for this, then you should bring all the documents that you will need during the partner visa application Australia.

After having all the documents according to their requirements, then apply for the visa by online. It is always preferable to apply online rather than offline. They may ask you for more documents if they think those are necessary. You may also ask for a face to face interview in case of any difficulties. Otherwise, having the right documents is enough to get the visa. One must have to apply temporary partner visa first. Without having it, one cannot go for permanent one.

As per I know, a person can do this whole process by his or her own if he or she has enough knowledge regarding this issue. But It is so complicated for those who are not clear about this policy or term. In this case, you may go to an agency that who will consult you and provide you the proper guideline that will the success of your visa processing. Many people think that it is a waste of money to hire a professional for this particular job and end up losing money, time and effort. Besides that, this failure discourages them to try again to get the visa. Many agencies are helping people for years by providing the knowledge they need during the whole process. If you are able to follow their guidelines perfectly, you do not have to wait for a long time. If the embassy is pleased with your documents, they will process so quickly, and you will get the visa earlier than your expected time.