Extension of the expiry date of Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage visas

 

There has been recent changes in the Subclass 300 Prospective marriage visa regulations whereby the prospective marriage visa holders can now travel to, enter and remain in Australia until 31 March 2022 if:

 

-        the visa was in effect at any time during the period beginning on 6 October 2020 and ending on 10 December 2020; and

-         the holder is outside Australia on 10 December 2020.

 

The Regulations are made to address the impact of COVID-19 travel restrictions This is a significant extension of visas that otherwise expire nine months after the date of grant.

The Regulations implement decisions made as part of the Federal Budget for 2020-21, which included providing refunds of visa application charges (which will be implemented under existing regulations) or extensions of visa validity periods for Subclass 300 visas. All Subclass 300 visas that were in effect on the date of the Budget have been extended, as have visas granted after that date up until 10 December 2020.

 

Source: Legislation.gov.au