HomeFamily & Partner VisasFiancé(e) Visa
Fiance and proposed civil partner visas
For couples who plan to marry or register a civil partnership in the UK within six months of arrival. We will assess and organise the evidence of your relationship and wedding plans before your application is submitted. Fixed-fee packages start from £358.33 + VAT.
Written by Dipendra Fakira, Supervising Immigration Caseworker · Reviewed by Georgette Thomas, Principal Solicitor · Last reviewed 12 July 2026
At a glance
Home Office fee
Applying from outside the UK
Decision time
Standard service
Financial requirement
Same as partner visa
Length of grant
To marry, then switch to spouse visa
Home Office fees and thresholds change - check gov.uk for the current figures. We confirm them in writing when we quote you.
Who this route is for
The fiancé(e) and proposed civil partner route is for couples who are not yet married but intend to marry or register a civil partnership in the UK within six months of arriving. Your partner must be a British citizen, settled here or hold another qualifying status.
If you are already married, or you have been with your partner for at least two years, the partner and spouse visa is the right application instead.
What you need to show
The requirements mirror the partner visa, with one addition - you must show the wedding is genuinely planned.
evidence you are a couple, not just an engagement
a booked venue or notice of marriage helps
same requirement as the partner visa - £29,000.00
English at Level A1 from a Home Office approved provider, unless exempt.
character, conduct and immigration history
After the wedding
The fiancé(e) visa is granted for six months so the ceremony can take place. You cannot work whilst on a Fiance(e) Visa. Once you are married or in a civil partnership, you apply to switch to the partner visa from inside the UK - that grant puts you on the five-year route to settlement.
Some of the evidence you gather for your fiancée visa application can be used for your spouse visa application.
What it costs
| Service | Our fixed fee |
|---|---|
Full application package Merits assessment, evidence of the relationship and wedding plans, forms, submission and updates until the Home Office decision | £1,998 + VAT |
Single services Application checking, form filling, document perusal, one hour of general advice | £358.33–£936 + VAT |
Initial consultation The quickest way to find out where you stand | from £50 + VAT |
What a strong UK partner visa looks like
Fiance(e) visa questions
You must be engaged to a British citizen, or a person with indefinite leave to remain, settled or pre-settled status, refugee status or humanitarian protection in the UK, and intend to marry or form a civil partnership within six months of arrival.
A fiance visa is a six-month visa to enter the UK, marry, and then switch to a spouse visa in-country. A spouse visa is for couples already married or in a civil partnership. You cannot work on a fiance visa, and it is not renewable.
The sponsor must show a gross income at or above £29,000.00, savings that meet the alternative test if you do not have this income, or a combination. The requirement is the same as for the spouse visa - we check your evidence to ensure you satisfy the requirement before you apply.
There are multiple ways you can satisfy the financial requirement. If you do not earn £29,000.00 gross per annum, contact us so that we can assess if you meet the financial requirement in a different way.
You must marry or form a civil partnership before the visa expires. If plans change, you can only extend in exceptional circumstances. Otherwise, you would need to leave the UK and apply again.
Evidence of your engagement, of communication and time spent together, of your wedding plans - venue, date, arrangements - and identity documents for both of you. Photos and correspondence help; contrived evidence hurts. We tailor the checklist to your circumstances.
No. You cannot work or claim public funds while on a fiance visa. Once you marry and switch to a spouse visa, you can work in any role, including self-employment.
You apply in-country to switch to a spouse visa, which gives 30 months of leave. After five years on the partner route you can apply for indefinite leave to remain. We can handle the switch application straight after the ceremony.
Planning a wedding and a visa at the same time?
Book an initial consultation, from £50 + VAT. We will map the fiancé(e) stage and the partner visa that follows so you know the whole picture before you start.