Summary

• Meeting your partner in person is a requirement for a Prospective Marriage visa.
• Travel records, photos, and visits can demonstrate this.
• The Department will only consider a relationship as having commenced AFTER meeting.

Many couples meet online and consider themselves in a genuine relationship. The Department of Home Affairs will only consider a relationship as having commenced AFTER meeting in person.

While online relationships allow people to connect and learn about one another, the requirement to meet in person is vital to your Prospective Marriage visa application. Keep records of your travels, photos, and activities you’ve shared together to show that you and your partner have met in person.

Ways to show this include:

• Travel itineraries and boarding passes.
• Photos together at different times and places.
• Statements from friends and family who met you as a couple.

If you would like more information on your Prospective Marriage visa, then book a consultation with one of our Registered Migration Agents.

Disclaimer – Content in these articles does not constitute immigration or legal advice, it is not intended as a substitute for such advice and must not be relied upon as such. This material is intended to offer general guidelines for informational purposes only. The information provided is accurate as of the time of publication. Please consult with our Australian MARN registered agents via our content forms on our website or call on 1800 567 663 to make an appointment.

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