FIANCÉ(E) / PROSPECTIVE CIVIL PARTNER VISA TO THE UK

The Fiancé(e) / Prospective Civil Partner Visa allows entry into the UK for a period of six months in order for the couple to marry or register their civil relationship.

Applicants for a Fiancé(e) / Prospective Civil Partner Visa must intend to marry or register with a partner who is a British citizen or permanent resident. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their intention to marry or register with their partner.

After the marriage or registration applicants are required to apply for the Spouse/Civil Partner Visa. This visa is for a 2 year probationary period and subject to meeting all requirements and continuing to live together the applicant may be granted Indefinite Leave to Remain.

DO I QUALIFY FOR A FAMILY VISA?

The Free Fiancé / Prospective Civil Partner Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply for a UK Family Visa. It uses criteria set by the Home Office.

FIANCÉ(E) / PROSPECTIVE CIVIL PARTNER VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

To obtain a Fiancé(e) / Prospective Civil Partner Visa it is necessary for you to fulfil the basic prerequisites set out by UK Immigration Authorities. Regardless of whether the application is made within the UK, abroad, or for an extension (where applicable), the requirements are similar.

To qualify for an Entry Clearance application as a Fiancé(e) / Prospective Civil Partner there are basic requirements that must be met. Both parties must be at least 18 years of age, have met and be intending to marry OR have undergo a civil partnership registration.

Note: A Fiancé(e) / Prospective Civil Partner Visa provides temporary residency for a period of six months from the date it is granted. You must marry/register with your intended Spouse/Partner within this six month validity period of the Visa. Once you have completed your civil partnership or are married you will be eligible for apply for the Spouse / Civil Partner Visa.

FIANCÉ(E) / PROSPECTIVE CIVIL PARTNER VISA ENTITLEMENTS

You can obtain permanent residency upon successfully completing the Partner’s two year probationary period. You can apply for British Nationality after holding Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) for one year and residing legally in the UK for three years with your spouse.

Your Visa will be valid for six months. You must enter the UK and marry or undergo the Civil Partnership Registration within this time period. Once the ceremony has taken place, you can make an application to vary your leave in the UK to that of Spouse or Civil Partner.

Please note you are not entitled to work in the UK during this period of leave.

FIANCÉ(E) / PROSPECTIVE CIVIL PARTNER VISA PROCESSING TIME AND COSTS

FIANCÉE	OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE)	INSIDE THE UK (FLR)
Government Application Fee	£515	£395
Advanced Migration Service	£199
Premium Migration Service	£699
PROCESSING TIMES	1-24 weeks	4-14 weeks
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