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How to apply for a UK fiancée Visa?
How to apply for a UK fiancée Visa?
To apply for a UK fiancée visa, here’s a step-by-step guide based on UK immigration law:
Eligibility Requirements for UK Fiancée visa
- Age: Both you and your partner must be over 18.
- Relationship: You must be engaged to a British citizen or a person settled in the UK. You must also plan to marry within six months of arriving in the UK.
- Genuine Relationship: You must provide evidence of a genuine and ongoing relationship.
- Financial Requirements: Your partner must meet a minimum income requirement of £29,000 per year.
- Accommodation: You need to show that you have suitable accommodation in the UK.
- English Language: You must pass an approved English language test, unless you are exempt due to nationality or a specific circumstance.
- Immigration Health Surcharge: You may need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS).
You can read our separate article on requirements for a UK fiancée visa application.
Application Process for UK Fiancée Visa
- Complete the Visa Application: Apply online on the UK Government Visa Website. Choose the correct visa type, which is the “Fiancée Visa.”
- Submit Supporting Documents: You’ll need to submit various documents such as:
- Proof of your relationship (photos, communications, travel history)
- Evidence of your partner’s income (payslips, bank statements)
- Proof of accommodation in the UK
- English language test result
- Your passport and passport-sized photographs
- Attend Biometric Appointment: You’ll need to give your fingerprints and a photograph at a Visa Application Centre.
- Pay Fees: The visa fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge must be paid.
- Wait for a Decision: After submitting your application and documents, processing can take up to 12 weeks.
Documents required for a Fiancé Visa
To apply for a Fiancé Visa in the UK, you will need to provide specific documents and information to demonstrate your eligibility. These include:
- Personal Information:
- Your full name and date of birth.
- Copies of the photo page of any previous passports and visas.
- Details about Your Relationship:
- Information about your relationship with your UK-based partner, including how long you’ve been together, how you met, and how often you see each other.
- Previous Marriages/Children:
- Information about anyone you were previously married to or have had children with.
- Divorce certificates, if applicable.
- Criminal History:
- Details of any criminal convictions.
- Residency and Travel History:
- A list of countries you have lived in or visited outside the UK.
- Family Information (if applying from outside the UK):
- Your parents’ dates of birth and nationalities.
For assistance in gathering and submitting this documentation, Deluxe Law Chambers offer professional support. We can help ensure that your application adheres to all administrative standards, offering affordable, transparent, and expert immigration advice to assist with your Fiancé Visa application or any other immigration-related needs.
After Arrival
- Once your fiancée visa is granted, you must marry within six months. You can then apply for a spouse visa to stay longer in the UK.
Switching from Fiancée Visa To Spouse Visa
As a fiancé visa holder, you can switch to a spouse visa without leaving the UK, but typically the spouse visa application must be completed outside of the UK. You cannot work in the UK on a fiancee visa.
Fees for uK Fiancée Visa
How much it costs depends on who you’re joining and how you apply.
| Apply outside the UK | Apply in the UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost if joining your partner, parent or child | £1,846 | £1,258 |
| Cost for each dependant added to your application | £1,846 each person | £1,258 each person |
