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The UK government has increased the minimum income requirement from £18,600 to £29,000. Our experts will help you navigate these changes successfully.
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What is a UK Fiance Visa?
The UK Fiance Visa is a 6-month visa that allows you to enter the UK to marry a British citizen or settled person. After marriage, you can switch to a spouse visa to continue living together in the UK.
For Engaged Couples
Designed for those planning to marry a UK citizen or person with settled status in the UK.
6 Month Duration
Your visa is valid for 6 months. You must marry within this period and then switch to a spouse visa.
Path to Settlement
After marriage and switching to spouse visa, you're on the path to settlement (ILR) after 5 years.
Important: Marriage Within 6 Months
The fiance visa allows you 6 months to enter the UK and marry your partner. You cannot work or study during this period. After marriage, you must switch to a spouse visa (which can be done from within the UK) to gain full work and study rights for 30 months. Extensions to the 6-month period are rarely granted except in exceptional circumstances.
Who Can Apply?
You plan to marry a British citizen or person with settled status in the UK
Both you and your partner are 18 years or older
You have met each other in person and your relationship is genuine
You intend to marry within 6 months and live together permanently in the UK
You meet the English language requirement (A1 level minimum)
You meet the financial requirement (£29,000 minimum annual income)
Benefits After Marriage
Switch to spouse visa from within the UK (no need to return home)
Full work rights in any job or profession after switching
Study at any educational institution without restrictions
30 months residence on spouse visa, extendable for another 30 months
Apply for settlement (ILR) after 5 years total residence
Eligible for British citizenship after 6 years total residence
UK Fiance Visa Requirements
To qualify for a UK Fiance Visa, you and your partner must meet specific criteria. Our experts will guide you through each requirement step by step.
Financial Requirements
£29,000 Minimum Annual Income (2025)
This is the new requirement as of Loading.... Your UK partner's income, or a combination of both incomes, must meet this threshold.
Acceptable sources of income:
- Employment income (salary, wages)
- Self-employment earnings
- Savings (£88,500 minimum held for 6+ months)
- Pension income
- Property rental income
- Dividends and shares
Alternative: Savings Route
If you don't meet the income requirement, you can use savings. You need £88,500 in cash savings held for at least 6 months, or use a combination formula.
English Language
You must demonstrate English language ability at A1 level (basic) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Ways to prove English:
- Pass an approved English test (IELTS Life Skills A1, Trinity GESE Grade 3)
- Have a degree taught in English
- Be a national of an English-speaking country
Exemptions from English test:
- You're age 65 or over
- You have a physical or mental condition preventing you from taking the test
- You're from an exempt country (USA, Canada, Australia, etc.)
Accommodation
You must show you have adequate accommodation in the UK where you and your partner will live together after marriage.
Requirements:
- Owned or rented by you, your partner, or both
- Must not be overcrowded according to UK standards
- Meets public health standards
- You have permission to live there
Acceptable Evidence
Property ownership documents, tenancy agreement, mortgage statement, or letter from landlord confirming permission to occupy.
Genuine Relationship
You must prove that your relationship is genuine and that you intend to marry and live together permanently in the UK.
Evidence to provide:
- Evidence of communication (messages, calls, emails)
- Photos together from different times and places
- Travel documents showing visits to each other
- Support letters from family and friends
- Evidence of joint financial commitments
- Engagement photos/proof of engagement
Important
Neither you nor your partner can be married to or in a relationship with someone else. Previous marriages must be legally ended with divorce certificates or death certificates.
Required Documents
A complete and well-organized document package is crucial for success. Here's what you'll need for your fiance visa application.
Document Preparation Support
Our team ensures all your documents meet UKVI standards, from relationship evidence to financial documentation, helping you avoid delays or refusals.
Identity Documents
- Valid passport or travel document
- Birth certificate
- Previous passport/visa pages
- National ID card (if applicable)
Relationship Evidence
- Photos together (dated and varied)
- Communication history (calls, messages)
- Travel evidence (boarding passes, stamps)
- Support letters from family/friends
- Engagement evidence
Financial Documents
- 6 months payslips (if employed)
- Employment contract/letter
- 6 months bank statements
- Tax returns (if self-employed)
- Savings account statements (if applicable)
Accommodation Proof
- Property ownership documents, or
- Tenancy agreement, or
- Mortgage statement
- Landlord permission letter
- Property inspection report (if required)
English Language Proof
- English test certificate (A1 level), or
- Degree certificate taught in English, or
- Passport from English-speaking country
- Medical evidence (if exempt)
Partner's Documents
- British passport or biometric residence permit
- Birth certificate
- Divorce/death certificates (if applicable)
- Employment/income documents
Document Preparation Service
Our expert team will review your situation, create a customized document checklist, and ensure every document meets Home Office standards. We check for common mistakes that lead to refusals, saving you time and stress.
Fiance Visa Application Process
Follow this step-by-step guide to apply for your UK Fiance Visa successfully.
Check Eligibility
Verify that you and your partner meet all the requirements including age, relationship status, financial threshold, English language, and accommodation. Book a free consultation with our specialists if you're unsure about any requirement.
Gather Documents
Collect all required documents including identity papers, relationship evidence, financial documents, accommodation proof, and English language certificates. Documents not in English must be professionally translated. Our team can provide a customized checklist.
Complete Online Application
Fill out the fiance visa application form online at the UK government website. The form requires detailed information about you, your partner, your relationship history, employment, and travel history. Take your time and ensure all information is accurate.
Pay Fees and Book Appointment
Pay the application fee (£1,938). Note: Fiancé visas do NOT require the Immigration Health Surcharge as they are only valid for 6 months. Book your biometric appointment at a visa application center. Consider priority service if you need faster processing.
Attend Biometric Appointment
Visit the visa application center for your appointment. You'll have your photo and fingerprints taken and submit your documents. Bring your passport, appointment confirmation, and all supporting documents. You may keep your passport during processing if using the "keep your passport" service.
Wait for Decision
Standard processing takes up to 12 weeks from your biometric appointment. Priority service takes approximately 6 weeks. You can track your application online. The Home Office may contact you for additional information or an interview.
Receive Decision & Travel
If approved, you'll receive your passport with the visa vignette (valid for 6 months). You must enter the UK within this 6-month period and marry your partner before the visa expires. After marriage, you can apply to switch to a spouse visa from within the UK.
Get Married & Switch to Spouse Visa
After getting married or entering a civil partnership in the UK, apply to switch to a spouse visa before your fiance visa expires. You can do this from within the UK. The spouse visa costs £1,321 plus £2,587.50 health surcharge and grants you 30 months with full work and study rights.
Timeline Summary
2-4 weeks
Document preparation
6-12 weeks
Processing time
6 months
Time to marry
Total timeline from application to arriving in UK: 2-4 months on average
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