UK Fiance Visa
The Fiancé(e) visa UK, also known as the UK Marriage Visa, allows individuals to enter the UK to marry their British citizen or settled partner. This visa is valid for six months, during which time you must get married. After your marriage, you can apply to switch to a Spouse Visa to stay in the UK longer.
If you are planning to apply for a UK Fiancé(e) visa, our immigration solicitors can provide legal advice assistance with your UK Fiancé(e) visa application.
Please contact our immigration solicitor at 0158 235 9990 or fill in the enquiry form to take the first step towards your successful UK Fiancé(e) visa application.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a Fiancé(e) visa UK, you must meet the following requirements:
- Relationship Requirements: You and your partner must be over 18, legally free to marry, and have met in person. Your relationship must be genuine and subsisting.
- Financial Requirements: Your partner must meet the minimum income threshold of £29,000 gross per year or have sufficient savings.
- Accommodation Requirements: You must have adequate accommodation arranged for you and any dependents.
- English Language Requirements: You must demonstrate knowledge of English at a CEFR level A1.
Depending on the type of your appication and circumstances, you must meet all the other eligibility requirements. Schedule a consultation with our UK immigration solicitor for your eligibility assessments.
The Financial (Minimum Income) Requirement
If you're planning to bring your fiance to the UK, it's crucial to understand the income requirements for the Fiancé(e) visa. Meeting these financial thresholds ensures that you can support your partner without relying on public funds.
Minimum Income Threshold
To sponsor your fiance for a UK visa, you must meet a minimum income threshold. The current requirement is:
£29,000 gross per year: This is the minimum annual income you need to show if you have no dependent children.
English Language Proficiency
You need to demonstrate your ability to speak, read, write, and understand English to at least level A1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale. You can prove this through an approved English language test or by having a degree-level academic qualification that was taught in English.
Documents you'll need to apply
When applying for a Fiancé(e) visa to the UK, you'll typically need the following documents:
- Valid passport or travel document
- Evidence of relationship
- Financial evidence
- Proof of accommodation
- English language test results
- Tuberculosis test results (if applicable)
- Completed application form
The document checklist provided above is not exhaustive, and additional documents may be required depending on the type of your UK visa application and your circumstances. Schedule a consultation with our UK immigration solicitor to get a comprehensive list of required documents and eligibility assessments.
Application Process
Applying for a Fiancé(e) visa involves several steps:
- Online Application: Fill out the online application form on the UK government's official website.
- Supporting Documents: Submit the required documents, including evidence of your relationship and proof of English proficiency.
- Pay Fees: Pay the Fiancé(e) visa application fee.
- Biometrics: Book and attend your biometric appointment. Provide your biometric information (fingerprints and a photo) at a visa application centre.
- Wait for a Decision: You should receive a decision within 12 weeks.
UK Fiancé(e) visa processing time
Processing time for a UK Fiancé(e) visa application can vary, but you'll typically receive a decision within 12 weeks if applying using a standard service.
The processing time for a UK visa or immigration application can vary depending on several factors. All the applicants are advised to check the latest information about application processing time on the official UK government website.
How much it costs
The fiance visa UK fee is £1,846 if you are applying from outside the UK using standard service. You may be eligible to use priority service to get a faster decision. You need to pay a priority service fee in addition to the application fee.
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