In late 2020 / early 2021 changes were introduced to support Prospective Marriage (Subclass 300) visa holders, former visa holders and visa applicants unable to enter Australia due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
On 29 October 2021, further extensions of visa validity periods and VAC refunds were introduced. These support Prospective Marriage visa holders who continue to face difficulties entering Australia due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions.
On 10 December 2020, Prospective Marriage visa holders or former visa holders who were outside Australia on that day, and who held a Prospective Marriage visa at any time between 6 October 2020 and 10 December 2020 had their visa validity period extended to 31 March 2022.
On 29 October 2021, Prospective Marriage visa holders who held a subclass 300 visa and were outside Australia on 15 September 2021 had their visa validity period extended to 31 December 2022.
You can use VEVO to check your visa details and conditions.