Fiancé/e or Proposed Civil Partner
With immigration rules and policies constantly changing, it’s vital to get your visa application right first time. This is where our expertise can help. By offering accurate and competent immigration advice, we can help you to identify any weaknesses in your Fiance/e or Proposed Partner's application, answer your questions and assess your case.
The Fiancé/e or Proposed Civil Partner visa category allows people to come to the UK in order to marry or enter into a civil partnership.
Before travelling to the United Kingdom the fiancé/e or proposed civil partner must apply for an entry clearance. This type of visa is issued for a six month period. Employment during this time is not permitted.
Requirements under the fiancé/e or proposed civil partner category
To be eligible for a UK fiancé/e or proposed civil partner visa, applicants must fulfil the following requirements:
(1) be able to support and accommodate themselves without recourse to public funds.
(2) plan to marry within a reasonable time (usually six months) and;
(3) have met each other.
English Language Requirement
All applicants wishing to enter the UK as a fiancée or proposed civil partner of a British citizen or a person settled in the UK must satisfy the English Language Requirement. Prospective applications must pass an acceptable English language test with one of our approved test providers unless they can show that they are a national of a majority English speaking country or hold a degree taught in English.
By taking the test, applicants will need to demonstrate a basic command of English (speaking and listening) at level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference.
After the marriage or civil ceremony takes place, you can apply for Leave to Remain as a spouse or civil partner. If your application is approved, you will be given permission to live and work in the United Kingdom for 27 months.
Settlement in the UK
Upon completion of two years of residence in the UK, you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
How can we help you?
Contact us to ensure that the Fiance/e or Proposed Partner is the correct visa for you. We can discuss your details and offer advice or prepare the application on your behalf.
