For foreign nationals intending to marry a British citizen or permanent resident, or enter into a civil partnership in the UK, the Fiancé Visa is the appropriate option. After the marriage or civil partnership is completed, the Fiancé Visa transitions into a Spouse Visa.
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If you’re looking to start a new life in the UK with your partner, a UK Fiancé Visa could be the right choice for you. This visa allows individuals from outside the European Economic Area to enter the UK and marry a UK citizen or a permanent resident, helping you to build a life together in the country.
The Fiancé Visa ensures that you marry your partner within six months of arrival. Once married, you can apply to switch your visa status from Fiancé to Spouse Visa, which grants you a 30-month stay in the UK. With a Spouse Visa, you are also allowed to work and study while living in the UK.
If your Fiancé Visa is approved, you’ll have six months to marry your UK partner. After that, you can apply for a Spouse Visa, which will allow you to stay for 2.5 years (30 months). This can be extended for another 2.5 years, eventually leading to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after five years.
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To obtain a UK fiance visa, you will have to prove to UK Visas and Immigration that you fulfil the requirements listed below:
The exact conditions you must meet in order to get a UK Fiance Visa may change based on your situation. You might want to get professional help from a visa lawyer. Call us now at 02033939272.
As part of your UK Fiancé Visa application, you’ll need to provide evidence that you meet specific financial requirements.
The Home Office requires proof that you and your partner can support yourselves and any children listed on your application while in the UK.
To meet the minimum financial threshold, you must earn at least £29,000 annually by April 2024. You can demonstrate your financial stability through various means, such as:
It’s important to note that, with a fiancé visa, you will not be considered a permanent resident, meaning you cannot access public funds during your stay.
The Fiance Visa can be obtained in a variety of ways. One way to show that you fulfil the criteria is by:
Your cash savings of more than £16,000 can be used to fulfil the minimum income criterion for your UK Spouse Visa application. There is a £29,000 minimum requirement and any savings less than £16,000 will not be considered.
If a sponsor receives any of the following advantages, they do not have to fulfil the regular £29,000 income threshold:
If this is the case, the sponsor’s income is exempt. However, it is still necessary for the applicant to show that they can sustain themselves in the UK and can secure suitable housing without using any public subsidies.
If none of these exceptions apply, applicants can ask the Home Office to look at special situations, like how the application could hurt a child if it is turned down. In such situations, it is still necessary to show that there is adequate financial support, which may come from other sources, such as a person’s own resources.
If you are applying for a Fiance Visa and are from a country where English is not the main language, you must meet a certain level of English language skills, unless you are excluded (more below).
You must demonstrate that you can read, write, listen, and speak English at least at the level of A1, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
To show your proficiency in speaking and writing English, you must pass a SELT (Secure English Language Test) at an authorized English language test center, achieving a minimum score of A1. The pass certificate must be included in the set of documents submitted to the Home Office.
However, you are exempt from the English test if:
The real relationship criterion is an important one for the UK Fiance Visa. To demonstrate that your relationship with your partner in the UK is genuine, you’ll need to provide adequate proof.
You must provide:
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Applicants for a UK fiance visa are required to provide evidence of adequate housing in the UK, which includes:
To apply for a Fiancé Visa, you must submit specific documents and information to demonstrate your eligibility.
Both you and your partner living in the UK, as well as any children included in the application, will need to provide the following details:
If you need assistance, Rees Clayton Immigration Solicitors is here to guide you through the process. We will help you identify the necessary documents and ensure they meet the required legal standards.
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A UK fiancé visa can be obtained by going to the Home Office website and following the steps listed there. The steps in the entry process are listed below:
The cost of a Fiancé Visa is £1,538 for applicants outside the UK and £1,048 for those within the UK. Additional fees may apply.
There is no guaranteed response date for your application, but the processing time is usually between two and three months. Applications are processed faster if they are complete and meet all requirements. Missing documents may delay the process, and immigration officials may contact you for further details if needed.
Our application package ensures your Fiancé Visa UK application meets all requirements. With the assistance of a knowledgeable immigration solicitor, we will guide you through the process and work to secure your visa.
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If your visa application is approved, you will be granted a stay in the UK for up to six months. You must marry within this period and adhere to the conditions of your Fiancé Visa.
When traveling from outside the UK, you will need to present identification at the border. Be sure to bring copies of essential documents and details from your application.
Once your Fiancé Visa is approved, you should move to the UK and settle there. After your visa expires, you will need to apply for a different type of long-term immigration status.
Extensions are generally not possible for a Fiancé Visa. However, if there are exceptional circumstances that prevent you from marrying within six months, the Home Office may grant an extension.
To qualify for an extension, you must still meet all the necessary requirements, and your situation must not have significantly changed.
A spouse or partner’s visa application may be denied for various reasons, including:
If your or your fiancé’s visa application has been denied, it’s advisable to consult an immigration lawyer from our firm. Our experts can provide guidance on the next steps and help you navigate the process to increase your chances of a successful outcome.
To apply for a fiancé visa after receiving a refusal, please follow these steps:
The processing time for visa applications can vary. While some decisions may take up to a year, others may be made within a month or less. Data shows that most immigration appeals are successful, with the Home Office losing 75% of cases.
If you submit a well-supported appeal against your initial decision, your chances of success are significantly higher.
If granted, a UK fiancé visa is valid for six months from the date of issue. Once you are married, you can apply to switch your status to “spouse” without leaving the UK.
If your application for further leave to remain is approved, you will be granted an additional 30 months to live in the UK as a spouse. Before the 30 months expire, you will need to apply for an extension.
After being married to a British citizen or permanent resident for five years, you can apply to extend your leave to remain.
One of the key advantages of the Fiancé Visa is the straightforward transition to a Spouse Visa, which is highly desirable. You won’t need to leave the UK to apply for the Spouse Visa. Simply follow the standard procedures as long as you apply before your Fiancé Visa expires.
With a Spouse Visa, you can remain in the UK for up to 30 months. Once your visa nears its expiry, you can apply for an extension, provided your circumstances haven’t changed. There is also an additional 30-month grace period for Spouse Visas.
A Spouse Visa allows you to work and study in the UK, and it also offers the opportunity to apply for permanent residency and British citizenship during your stay.
After five years of living in the UK on a Spouse Visa, you may apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), which grants permanent settlement with the right to remain in the UK indefinitely.
After holding ILR status for a year, you can then apply for British citizenship, gaining access to the rights and privileges that come with being a UK citizen.
To obtain a Fiance visa, you and your fiancé cannot be related in any of the ways listed below. Your partner shouldn’t be your
When applying for a UK fiancé visa, neither you nor your fiancé can already be married or in a civil partnership. Both parties must be legally free to marry.
If either of you has been married or in a civil partnership before, you must provide proof to the Home Office that the marriage or partnership has officially ended, or that the former partner has passed away.
Acceptable documentation must comply with the Immigration Rules. For example, in the UK, a divorce must be confirmed with a decree absolute issued by a civil court. For divorces outside the UK, an equivalent legally valid document from the respective country is required.
If you or your fiancé have not legally ended a previous marriage, you may still be eligible for an Unmarried Partner Visa. In this case, you must demonstrate that the prior relationship has permanently ended and that your current relationship is genuine and ongoing.
Applying for a fiancé visa costs £1,538 if you are outside the UK or Great Britain. For those applying from within the country, the fee is £1,048. If you are including dependent children in your application, additional charges will apply for each child.
People who get a UK Fiance Visa are expected to get married to their partner within 6 months of the visa’s expiration date. Almost often, you won’t have the option to request a deadline extension.
If you only want to get married in the UK and not live here, instead of requesting a fiance visa, you may apply for a marriage visa to the UK. It costs £115 to get a marriage visa, and you can stay in the country for up to six months.
The marriage visa cannot be extended, nor can you change your legal status while holding it.
If you wish to stay in the UK after getting married, you must leave the country and apply for a different type of immigration visa.
Additionally, it’s important to note that a Standard Visitor Visa does not permit you to marry in the UK. While this visa allows you to make a wedding or civil partnership arrangements, you will need to leave the country and apply for a marriage or fiancé visa to formalise your union.
The English language requirement does not apply to people from the following countries Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, New Zealand, Ireland (for citizenship only), St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago and USA.
To apply for a UK Fiancé Visa or Unmarried Partner Visa, it’s essential to complete your application accurately and provide strong evidence of your genuine relationship. Many applicants face rejections because they are unfamiliar with the process or fail to convince the Home Office of their relationship’s authenticity.
Understanding how stressful this can be, we offer expert guidance at every step of the application process.
Our services include:
Contact our experienced lawyers today for assistance with your UK Fiancé Visa application. Reach us online or call 02033939272.
We understand how disheartening it can be to have your visa application denied. The refusal letter will outline the reasons for the decision, and if you believe the rejection was unjust, you may have the opportunity to appeal.
If you suspect an administrative error, such as overlooked documents, you can request an executive review. In this process, a different immigration officer will re-evaluate your case.
For more complex cases, you may also have the option to file a full-court appeal. Our team is here to guide you through every step of the appeals process, from completing the necessary paperwork to providing legal representation in higher courts.
To learn more about how we can assist you in challenging a Home Office decision, explore our comprehensive appeal package. Call us today at 02033939272 for further details.
The holders of a Fiancé Visa have the option to reside in the UK, whereas those with a UK Marriage Visitor Visa cannot.
Marriage Visitor Visa holders are required to return to their home country once the visa expires. In contrast, Fiancé Visa holders are permitted to remain in the UK.
Additionally, Marriage Visitor Visas cannot be extended, while Fiancé Visas offer the flexibility to apply for an extension.
