The Fiancé(e) visa, also known as a prospective marriage visa, is an alternative to a Spouse visa, and can be used by a foreign partner to come to the UK to marry their British/settled partner and remain in the UK with the view of settlement. If the applicant plans to go back to his/her home country, he/she can enter the UK with a visitor visa by submitting documents proving his/her return to his/her home country after the wedding.
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Visa Requirements
- Just like the spouse visa, the fiancé visa applicant should prove financial ability as well as how and when the relationship developed, except for marriage certificate.
The applicant should prove that he/she is a fiancé with a genuine intention to marry a UK citizen or a permanent resident.
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Conditions of Stay
- The Fiance visa holder is not allowed to do any kind of work or study in the UK.
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Length of Stay
- The Fiancée visa is issued for 6 months and after the marriage, a fiance / Fiancee may apply for further leave to remain in the UK beyond the six-month period of the fiancé visa.
