To be eligible for a UK Fiancé Visa, you must meet the following requirements: You and your fiancé/fiancée must intend to marry within six months of arriving in the United Kingdom You and your fiancé/fiancée must prove that there is a genuine and subsisting relationship between you both. If we find that this is not the case, we may refuse your application. Both you and your fiancé/fiancée must be aged 18 or over You and your fiancé/fiancée must have met in person before applying (this does not apply to applications from civil partners) If you are married or in a civil partnership it must be legally ended (annulled, dissolved or your civil partnership must have legally ended) before you can apply You must be able to show that you can support yourselves and your fiancé/fiancée without access to public funds.
What documents do I need to provide with my UK Fiancé Visa application?
Along with a completed application form, you will need to provide the following: Your passport (or another travel document) Your fiancé/fiancée’s passport (or another travel document) Evidence of your relationship such as photos together, letters, or emails between you both, evidence of joint financial arrangements, etc. Proof that you intend to marry within six months of arriving in the United Kingdom, for example, a wedding invitation or letter from a registrar confirming the date.
What are the income requirements for a Fiancé Visa?
To be eligible for a Fiancé Visa you must meet certain requirements in terms of income, savings, and/or your fiancé/fiancée’s income. You will need to provide evidence that the couple can support themselves without access to public funds. If you are applying together, one of you must earn £18,600 per year or more (or the equivalent of Euros). If your fiancé/fiancée is applying separately from you or has dependents they may also apply under this category but in this case at least one of the partners must have an annual gross salary of between £16,000 and £18,600 (or the equivalent in Euros).
Documents required for a Fiancé Visa (overseas)
If your fiancé/fiancée is located overseas you will need to provide all the relevant documents for them as well as yourself. They must provide their passport (or other travel documents), proof of relationship, proof they can support themselves without access to public funds, and evidence that there is no reason why the UK should not grant them a visa (i.e., medical reports, etc.). If you are applying together, with the help of immigration solicitors London one of you must be earning at least £18,600 per year or more (or the equivalent in Euros).
You will also have to provide financial documents showing that both yourself. Your fiancé/fiancée has savings to cover living expenses for at least six months after arrival in the UK.
Application process for a Fiancé Visa
The application process for a Fiancé Visa is relatively straightforward. You will need to complete an application form and provide all the relevant documents. Including your passport, your fiancé/fiancée’s passport, and evidence of your relationship. You must also provide proof that you intend to marry within six months of arriving in the UK. As well as financial documents showing. You have savings to cover living expenses for at least six months after arrival.
Some applicants may also be required to attend an interview at a UK visa application center.
Application fees & processing time
The cost of a Fiancé Visa is £535. This fee is payable whether your application is successful or not. You will also need to pay for any medical examinations that are require.
Once I have my Fiancé Visa, what are my next steps?
Once you have been grant a Fiancé Visa. You will have six months to get marrie or enter into a civil partnership.
