Fiance Visa & Proposed Civil Partner Visa

Q: What are the financial requirements for a fiance visa?

Applicants need to demonstrate that as a minimum,their partner has an annual income of at least £18,600 or that the applicant and their partner have savings of at least £62,500.

Q: What documents are needed for a fiance visa?

It is important to meet the mandatory requirements such as financial and English language and it is also important to provide good evidence that shows that there is a genuine relationship.

A guide to obtaining a fiance visa or a proposed civil partner visa.

British citizens or those who are settled in the UK may wish to be joined by their fiance or proposed civil partner in order to marry or enter into a civil partnership in the UK. For ease we will refer to fiance visas in this guide but the information is also relevant to proposed civil partner visas.

What are fiance visa requirements?

In order to enter the UK as a fiancé or proposed civil partner, an applicant must be able to demonstrate that:

their partner is a British citizen or settled in the UK;
they intend to marry or enter into a civil partnership within six months of arriving in the UK;
they are in a genuine and subsisting relationship and are both free to marry;
they meet the financial requirement; and
they meet the required level of English language (currently A1 of the CEFR).

What are the financial requirements for a fiance visa?

Although applicants can often find it frustrating to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that their relationship is genuine, the most complex requirement to meet is often the financial requirement. The financial requirement can be met in a number of different ways. Applicants will however need to demonstrate that as a minimum, their partner has an annual income of at least £18,600 (increasing to £29,000 on 11 April 2024), or that the applicant and their partner have savings of at least £62,500 (increasing to £88,500 on 11 April 2024). Where neither requirement is met, it is also possible to combine income with cash savings in some scenarios.

How do l apply for a fiance visa?

Our immigration experts have significant experience in successfully obtaining fiance visas for our clients, including where there may be complex factors. We will guide you through the process from start to finish.

You can contact our immigration solicitors or complete our enquiry form below.

What are the UK fiance visa lengths and conditions?

Applicants can apply to come to the UK for an initial period of six months. Once their marriage or civil partnership has taken place they will then be able to apply to switch into the spouse and civil partner category from within the UK.

If the applicant has not married or entered into a civil partnership within six months of entry, they are able to apply to extend their leave for a further six months providing that there is a good reason as to why the ceremony has not taken place and they can provide evidence that the ceremony will take place within the next six months.

During their stay in the UK as a fiancé or proposed civil partner, an applicant will be unable to work. However, once the applicant has switched to the spouse and civil partnership category, they will have the right to work.

How can a solicitor help with a fiance visa application?

The Home Office will carefully scrutinise an application for a fiance or proposed civil partner visa. If it does not consider that the relationship is genuine, or if it considers that any of the other requirements have not been met, the application will fall for refusal. It is therefore essential that the application is prepared thoroughly and carefully, and a solicitor can help with this.

Proposed civil partner and fiance visa applications: How our immigration solicitors can help

The immigration team at Carter Thomas Solicitors is experienced in preparing visa applications for fiancés and proposed civil partners to ensure a successful outcome and will provide expert guidance and assistance to you throughout the process.

If you require legal assistance or would just like to discuss your situation with one of our experts on a no-obligation basis, please contact us or complete our enquiry form below.

More Fiance & Civil Partner Visa FAQs

Is there a minimum age requirement for a fiance visa?

Yes. Both the applicant and their partner must be at least 18 years old.

If we have not met in person can we get a fiance visa?

Unfortunately not. The applicant and their partner may have had a long relationship via internet and phone calls but they must have met in person by the time the application is submitted.

What documents are needed for a fiance visa?

It is important to meet the mandatory requirements such as the financial and English language requirements, and it is also important to provide strong evidence that shows that there is a genuine and subsisting relationship.