Travel Exemptions for Prospective Marriage (Subclass 300) Visa Holders
Since March 2020, the Australian Government has imposed strict border restrictions in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Australia’s borders have remained closed to individuals who are not Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia as a health measure to reduce to spread of COVID-19. This has significantly affected Prospective Marriage (Subclass 300) visa holders, with partners being separated by the border closure and unable to get married.
Travel Exemption to Reunite Prospective Marriage Partners
Travel exemptions are determined by the Commissioner of the Australian Border Force, and it was recently announced on 18 August 2020 that Prospective Marriage (Subclass 300) visa holders may be granted an individual exemption to travel to Australia. The Home Affairs Minister, Karen Andrews stated that this change was introduced to allow partners to reunite in Australia so that they may start their lives together.
Eligibility Criteria for Travel Exemption for Prospective Marriage Visa Holders
You will be eligible for this exemption if:
You are a Subclass 300 visa holder; and
The Subclass 300 visa application was lodged at least 12 months prior to submitting a travel exemption request
Applying for a Travel Exemption
A travel exemption must be applied for at least 2 weeks prior to your intended travel to Australia (but not more than 2 months before)
To apply for an exemption, please visit Travel Restriction Exemption Portal - Travel Exemptions Approval.
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