The UK Fiancé Visa, also known as the Fiancée or Proposed Civil Partner Visa, allows the fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner of a British citizen or UK settled person to come to the UK to get married or enter into a civil partnership. This visa is valid for 6 months, during which the marriage or civil partnership must take place.

**Path to Settlement**

After getting married or entering into a civil partnership, you can apply to switch to a UK Spouse Visa. After 5 years on a Spouse Visa, you may be eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or permanent settlement in the UK.

**Eligibility Requirements**

To qualify for a UK Fiancé Visa, you must meet the following criteria:

– Your partner is a British citizen, holds settled or pre-settled status, or has indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

– Both you and your partner are over 18 years old.

– You are not closely related in a way that would bar marriage in the UK.

– You have met each other in person and plan to live together permanently in the UK.

– Your relationship is genuine and you intend to marry or enter into a civil partnership within 6 months of arriving in the UK.

– You meet the financial requirement.

– You have suitable accommodation in the UK.

– You meet the English language proficiency requirement.

Consulting with an immigration lawyer can provide personalized advice based on your specific circumstances.

**Minimum Age and Relationship Criteria**

Both partners must be over 18. The relationship must be legitimate, and you should not be within a prohibited degree of relationship. You must have met in person and plan to get married or enter into a civil partnership within 6 months.

**Financial and Accommodation Requirements**

To demonstrate adequate financial support without public funds, you must have a combined annual income of at least £29,000. This can include income from employment, self-employment, non-employment income, cash savings, and pensions. You also need to show that you have adequate accommodation for you and any dependents in the UK.

**Financial Requirement Update**

On 4 December 2023, the government announced that the financial threshold would rise to £38,700 by Spring 2024. However, a Home Office fact sheet on 21 December 2023 introduced a phased approach to this increase, aiming to provide families with more predictability. The threshold would begin at £29,000 in Spring 2024, increase to £34,500, and finally reach £38,700. Following a public petition on 10 January 2024, the government stated that the final phase of £38,700 would be implemented in early 2025.

**English Language Proficiency**

Applicants must meet the English language requirement, which can be satisfied by:

– Being a national of a majority English-speaking country.

– Passing an approved English language test (A1).

– Holding an academic qualification taught in English.

Exemptions are available for those over 65, those with certain disabilities, or in exceptional circumstances.

**Application Process**

Applications for a UK Fiancé Visa are made online. Supporting documents must be carefully prepared and submitted to meet Home Office requirements, including:

– Proof of your relationship and intent to marry or enter into a civil partnership.

– Evidence of financial means.

– Proof of suitable accommodation.

– Proof of English language proficiency.

The processing time for a UK Fiancé Visa is usually within 3 months. Priority services may be available for faster processing.

**Visa Fees and Processing Times**

The application fee for a UK Fiancé Visa is £1,523. Additional fees apply for dependents. Priority services for faster processing may incur additional costs.

**Contact Us**

To discuss your UK Fiancé Visa application with one of our immigration barristers, contact our UK Fiancé Visa lawyers on 07492911112 or complete our enquiry form below.