Spouse Visa
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If both partners are currently in Australia and planning to marry while applying for a Spouse Visa, the team at Marriage Bureau of Victoria and Melbourne Marriage Registry has extensive experience assisting couples through this process.
Our Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrants conduct fully legal wedding ceremonies that meet all requirements under Australian marriage law. Many couples choose our services when preparing documentation for their Spouse Visa application.
While we are happy to guide you through the marriage process, please note that our team cannot provide immigration advice. Visa matters should always be discussed with a Registered Migration Agent or Immigration Lawyer.
What we can do is assist you with lodging your intention to marry and organising your legal wedding ceremony in Australia.
Step 1 — Lodge Your Notice of Intended Marriage
The first step in getting married in Australia is lodging a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) with an authorised celebrant.
This document acts as your legal permission to marry.
Once the NOIM has been:
• completed
• witnessed
• lodged with the celebrant
your ceremony can usually take place one month later.
The NOIM lodgement fee is $175 (non-refundable).
Identification Documents Required
When lodging your NOIM, you will need to provide identification.
If you were born in Australia
• Passport or original birth certificate
• Photo ID such as a driver’s licence or proof of age card
If you were born overseas
• Passport or overseas birth certificate
If you have previously been married
• Divorce certificate
• or death certificate of former spouse
If any documents are not written in English, they must be translated by an accredited translator.
Approved translators can be found at:
www.naati.com.au
Your celebrant must sight the original documents before the ceremony takes place.
Booking Your Wedding Ceremony
Once your NOIM has been lodged, you may book your wedding ceremony from one month after the lodgement date, or any time within 18 months.
Ceremonies may take place in our Melbourne registry ceremony rooms or at another location if preferred.
Spouse Visa Couples Getting Married in Melbourne
Many couples applying for an Australian Spouse Visa choose to marry in Melbourne because the process is straightforward and the legal requirements are clearly defined.
The most important step is ensuring your Notice of Intended Marriage is lodged correctly, as this allows the marriage to take place within the required legal timeframe.
Our experienced team works with couples from many different backgrounds who are preparing for their Spouse Visa applications, helping them organise a legal marriage ceremony efficiently and with minimal stress.
Need Help?
If you have questions about getting married while applying for a Spouse Visa, please feel free to contact us.
Call (03) 9820 1119 or 0424 778 800 and our team will gladly guide you through the process.
