Do I have to be outside Australia when I apply for and when I am granted the subclass 300 visa?

The subclass 300 visa is designed for partners who are still living overseas and plan to come to Australia to get married. Because of this, you must be outside Australia when you apply and again at the moment the visa is granted.

If you happen to be visiting Australia when a decision is ready, the visa cannot be granted, so it is important to plan your travel carefully around the application. Once the visa is granted you can then travel to Australia to marry your partner.