Introduction To fiance Visa
Planning to marry in the UK and settle here with your partner? A UK fiancé(e) visa lets you enter the UK for 6 months to get married (or enter a civil partnership), then switch to the spouse/partner route from inside the UK.
At Primus Solicitors, our immigration solicitors support clients across Manchester and nationwide with fiancé visa applications, evidence strategy, refusal risk checks, and the transition to the spouse route after marriage.
Call: 0161 222 5860
Book a paid consultation: 15 / 30 / 45 minutes (telephone or online)
What is a UK Fiancé(e) Visa?
A fiancé(e) visa is for applicants outside the UK who want to come to the UK to marry their British/settled partner within 6 months. During this period, you cannot work or study. After marriage, you apply to extend your stay, and then you can work/study if granted.
Who Can Sponsor a Fiancé Visa?
Your sponsor must usually be:
A British citizen, or
Settled in the UK (e.g., ILR / settled status), or
In certain cases, hold another qualifying status under the Immigration Rules (we confirm this at assessment).
Fiance Visa Requirements (What UKVI Looks For)
1) Genuine Relationship
You must prove the relationship is real and ongoing, with evidence such as:
Relationship timeline & statements
Travel records / visits
Communication evidence (selected, not excessive)
Wedding plans (registrar enquiries, venue, notice requirements where relevant)
2) Plan to Marry Within 6 Months
You must show a clear plan to marry or form a civil partnership within the 6-month visa period.
3) Financial Requirement
For most partner applications, you and your partner must usually show a combined income of at least £29,000 per year (rules vary in some situations, including when extending older visas).
We advise on permitted income types (employment, self-employment, savings, etc.) and structure the evidence properly.
4) Accommodation
You must show suitable accommodation in the UK that does not breach overcrowding rules.
5) English Language
You normally need at least CEFR A1 (speaking & listening) unless you qualify for an exemption.
6) TB Test (If Required)
Some applicants must provide a TB certificate depending on where they live.
Fiance Visa Application Process (How We Handle It)
Eligibility + refusal-risk review (relationship, finance, immigration history)
Evidence checklist + document strategy (what UKVI expects for your case)
Drafting & submission (forms + legal representations)
Decision support (queries, requests for more info)
Next step after marriage: spouse/partner route planning and application
After You Arrive: What Happens Next?
You marry/form a civil partnership within 6 months
You apply from inside the UK to switch to the spouse/partner route
Once granted on the spouse/partner route, you can usually work and study
Long-term: pathway to settlement (ILR) and citizenship planning
Costs to Plan For
UK visa costs change frequently. We recommend checking:
Home Office visa fee tool for the latest application fee
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): £1,035 per year for most adult applications (paid during the application)
Common Reasons Fiance Visa Get Refused
Weak relationship evidence or inconsistencies
Missing / incorrect financial documents
Unclear marriage plans or timing
Previous refusals not addressed properly
Poorly prepared statements and timelines
We build the case to avoid refusal, not to “hope for approval.”
Book a Paid Immigration Consultation
Get a clear plan before you apply.
📞 Call: 0161 222 5860
💻 Book: 15 / 30 / 45 minutes (telephone or online)
📍 Manchester-based, serving clients nationwide
Consultation fees may be deducted from legal costs if you instruct us.
UK Fiance Visa FAQs
Can I work on a fiancé visa?
No, you cannot work or study while on a fiancé(e) visa.
Do I have to apply from outside the UK?
In most cases, yes. We confirm exceptions (if any) during assessment.
What is the minimum income requirement?
For most partner applications, it is £29,000 combined income (rules vary for some extension cases).
What happens after we marry?
You apply to switch to the spouse/partner route from inside the UK.
