Fiancé(e) or Proposed Civil Partner visa

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Fiancé(e) or Proposed Civil Partner visa

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

At a Glance

Processing Time

3 months

Estimated Cost

GBP £2,064

Stay Duration

6 months

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Living in United Kingdom

Cost of Living

2% cheaper than United States

Avg Salary£31,000

Quality of Life

174/200

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Overview

Six-month UK entry visa for engaged partners of British citizens or settled persons planning to marry before switching to a Spouse visa.

The UK Fiancé(e) or Proposed Civil Partner visa lets a foreign national enter the UK to marry or enter a civil partnership with a British citizen or settled person. Both partners must be at least 18, prove their relationship is genuine, and meet a minimum combined gross annual income of £29,000.

The visa grants up to 6 months in the UK, during which work and study are prohibited. After the ceremony, the holder must switch to a Spouse visa — which unlocks the right to work and starts the 5-year pathway to Indefinite Leave to Remain. No Immigration Health Surcharge applies at this stage.

This visa is ideal for foreign nationals in a committed relationship with a UK-based partner who are ready to marry in the UK and transition into long-term settlement.

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Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

6 months

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

United Kingdom

Spouse/Partner Visa

Validity33 months

Processing2 months – 1 year

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Both partners must be at least 18 years old

Must intend to marry or enter a civil partnership in the UK within 6 months

Must meet the financial requirement (minimum combined gross annual income of £29,000 or equivalent savings)

Must prove the relationship is genuine and subsisting

Must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the English language

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

29,000 GBP/yr

Min. Savings

88,500 GBP

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows entry to the UK specifically to marry or enter a civil partnership
Provides a clear pathway to switch to a Spouse visa from within the UK
No requirement to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) at this stage

Worth Knowing

Strict prohibition on all forms of paid or unpaid work and study
Does not count towards the 5-year residency requirement for Indefinite Leave to Remain
Requires a subsequent application and additional fees to switch to a Spouse visa