All you need to know about Fiancé Visa
Who Can Apply for Fiancé Visa
The Fiancé Visa enables the engaged partner of a British citizen or a person with settled or pre-settled status to enter the UK for six months for the purpose of marriage. After the marriage takes place, the applicant may apply from within the UK to switch to a Spouse Visa.
This immigration route forms part of a pathway to settlement, and dependent children can be included in the application where applicable
Requirements
Requirement to Have Met in Person
The Home Office must be satisfied that the couple have physically met at least once.
This can be demonstrated through visits, travel records, photographs, or other credible evidence of a real-life meeting
Genuine and Subsisting Relationship
Decision-makers consider the overall picture, including:
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how and when the relationship developed
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time spent together
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communication and visits
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shared plans for the future
The evidence required depends on your circumstances, and we advise you on the strongest documentation to provide.
Intention to Marry in the UK Within 6 Months
You must show a clear intention to marry within six months of arrival.
Typical evidence includes:
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contact with a UK registrar
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venue enquiries or provisional bookings
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wedding plans or arrangements suitable for your cultural context
Formal booking confirmations are highly recommended.
Previous Relationships Must Have Broken Down Permanently
Any earlier marriage, civil partnership, or long-term partnership must have legally ended or permanently broken down.
Acceptable evidence may include final order or decree absolute, dissolution documents, or credible statements where dissolution is not legally possible in the applicant’s country.
Intention to Live Together Permanently in the UK
The Home Office must be satisfied that the relationship is genuine and that the couple intend to make their home together in the UK after marriage
This is assessed through your evidence, supporting statements, and future plans.
UK Fiancé Visa Financial Requirement
The sponsoring partner must meet the minimum financial threshold of £29,000 per year (current Appendix FM requirement). This can be met through:
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salaried or non-salaried employment
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self-employment income
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pension income
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permitted savings
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a combination of the above
All financial evidence must comply with the Home Office’s specified-document rules
Fiancé Visa Accommodation Requirement
The couple must have suitable accommodation available in the UK that:
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is not overcrowded
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does not require public funds
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is available for exclusive use as a home
Tenancy agreements, ownership documents, or a letter from a host can satisfy this requirement..
Fiancé Visa English Language Requirement
The applicant must meet the A1 level in English (speaking and listening), unless exempt.
You can satisfy the requirement through:
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an approved Secure English Language Test
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a degree taught in English
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nationality from a majority English-speaking country
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relevant exemptions (age or disability)
