Fiancé(e) or Proposed Civil Partner Visa

The Fiancé(e) or Proposed Civil Partner Visa allows individuals to come to the UK to marry or form a civil partnership with their UK-based partner. This visa is for those who intend to marry or enter into a civil partnership within 6 months of arriving in the UK. It is part of the UK’s family visa routes and provides the opportunity to live in the UK temporarily while preparing for the marriage or civil partnership.

This visa can lead to further opportunities for settlement in the UK once the marriage or civil partnership is formalized.

Eligibility

To qualify for a Fiancée or Proposed Civil Partner Visa, you must satisfy UK Visas and Immigration that:

You are aged 18 or over.
You are engaged to a British citizen or a person settled in the UK (e.g., someone with indefinite leave to remain).
You plan to marry or form a civil partnership in the UK within 6 months of arriving.
You have met your partner in person and have a genuine intention to marry or form a civil partnership.
You meet the financial requirement, typically:
- You and your partner must have a combined income of at least £18,600 per year or meet other acceptable financial criteria.
You meet the English language requirement, which is usually proven by a degree-level qualification or an approved English language test.
You have adequate accommodation for both you and your partner.

Duration of Stay

You can stay in the UK with a Fiancée or Proposed Civil Partner Visa for:

6 months to allow you time to marry or form a civil partnership.
Once married or in a civil partnership, you can apply for a Spouse or Partner Visa, which allows you to stay longer and potentially apply for settlement after 5 years.

Application Process

Timeline

You can apply for a Fiancée or Proposed Civil Partner Visa up to 3 months before your planned travel date to the UK. As part of your application, you will need to:

Prove your identity.
Provide required documents, including evidence of your relationship and financial requirements.
You may need to attend an appointment to provide biometric information.

Decision Timeframe

12 weeks if applying from outside the UK.
8 weeks if applying from inside the UK.

Rights and Restrictions

What You Can Do:

Live in the UK while preparing for your marriage or civil partnership.
Work in the UK after you marry or form a civil partnership and switch to a Spouse or Partner Visa.
Travel abroad and return to the UK during the validity of your visa.

What You Cannot Do:

Apply for most benefits (public funds) or the state pension.
Change your relationship status or apply for a Spouse or Partner Visa before marriage or civil partnership.
Apply for indefinite leave to remain (settlement) until you meet the necessary residency requirements.

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