Family & partners

Fiancé(e) Visa

Come to the UK to marry your British or settled partner.

1,000+ applications handled, and none refused to date
Former UK immigration judge reviews every Complete & Priority application
Free appeal guarantee on Complete & Priority
Full service £699, £399 to start

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The fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner visa lets you come to the UK for 6 months to marry, or form a civil partnership with, someone who is British, Irish or settled here. You must meet the same relationship, financial, accommodation and English requirements as a spouse. After the ceremony you switch to a spouse or partner visa without leaving the UK.

Home Office fee from: £2,064
Typical decision: Usually 12 weeks
Leads to settlement: After switching to a spouse visa
Rules last checked: September 2026

From our Trustpilot reviews

10 Mar 2026

Excellent service! I have used Mayfair Immigration Visa Services twice for my visa applications, and both times my visas were successfully approved. The team is very professional, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the whole process. They clearly explained all the requirements and guided me step by step, which made the application much easier and less stressful. Their communication was always quick and helpful whenever I had questions. I truly appreciate their dedication and professionalism. I highly recommend Mayfair Visa Services to anyone looking for reliable and trustworthy visa assistance.

Shahidah M. · Trustpilot
24 Feb 2026

Mayfair Immigration Services provided outstanding support throughout my visa application process. In particular, my Case Owner, John, was truly exceptional. He offered clear, detailed guidance at every step and patiently listened to all my questions and concerns — no matter how many I had. His professionalism and reassurance made me feel fully supported during what could have otherwise been an extremely stressful experience.

Francine G. · Trustpilot

Excellent 4.9/5 · read all 200 reviews on Trustpilot

Read this before you apply

Why applications
get refused.

The Home Office doesn't refund fees for refused applications. These are among the most common reasons Fiancé(e) Visa applications fail, and exactly what our former-judge review is designed to catch.

A refusal would cost you £2,064 in Home Office application fees, which aren't refunded. And you'd lose months starting again, with a refusal to declare on future applications.

No clear plans to marry
Caseworkers want to see that the wedding is real and imminent: a venue booking, correspondence with the registrar or venue and a realistic date within 6 months of arrival.
Relationship not shown to be genuine
Couples who have spent little time together, can't show they've met in person, or whose accounts of the relationship don't match are more likely to be refused.
Not yet free to marry
If either of you is still legally married or in a civil partnership when you apply – for example because a divorce hasn't reached its final stage – the application will fail.
Financial evidence problems
Missing payslips, statements that don't match, savings held for less than 6 months or relying on income that can't be counted are among the most common reasons for refusal.
Applying on the wrong route
If you're already married you must apply as a spouse. If you only want to marry in the UK and then leave, a Marriage Visitor visa is the correct route.
Missing English or accommodation evidence
An English test from an unapproved provider, or no clear evidence of where you'll live and that it won't be overcrowded, can sink an otherwise strong application.

Where AI chatbots go wrong on this routeMistakes AI tools commonly make on this route. Any one of them can mean a refusal, and a £2,064 application fee you won't get back.

Applying the wrong money rulesThe financial test is the same as for a spouse visa: a combined income of £29,000 a year, or cash savings above £16,000 counted at a rate of 2.5 to 1 (£88,500 to rely on savings alone), held for 6 months. Because you apply from abroad, your own overseas salary doesn't count. Chatbots still quote the old £18,600, or add your overseas pay to the total.
Planning the wedding without the legal timelineYou must marry within 6 months of arriving. You give notice together at the register office where one of you has lived for the past 7 days, at least 29 days before the ceremony, and up to 70 days if the Home Office investigates. AI rarely plans backwards from those dates, so couples pick a date that leaves no room if anything slips.
Wedding plans a caseworker won't believeCaseworkers want proof that the wedding is real and imminent: a venue booking, correspondence with the registrar or venue, and a realistic date. A chatbot's generic list of photos and messages doesn't show that, and 'no clear plans to marry' is one of the most common fiancé(e) refusals.
Applying before you're free to marryNeither of you can still be legally married or in a civil partnership on the day you apply. If a divorce hasn't reached its final stage, the application fails, however genuine your relationship is. AI tools rarely ask where a previous divorce has got to.
Choosing the wrong routeIf you're already married, you must apply as a spouse. If you only want to marry in the UK and then leave, you need a Marriage Visitor visa. Marrying abroad first and applying straight for a spouse visa can save a second application and health surcharge. Chatbots answer the question you asked, not the one you should have asked.
Saying you can work, and stopping at step oneYou can't work on a fiancé(e) visa. After the wedding you must switch to a spouse visa, with a £1,407 application fee and a £2,587.50 health surcharge per adult, and meet the financial requirement again. AI answers often say you can work, or stop at the first visa and leave you unprepared for the second.

Refused before? Or simply can't afford to be?

A former UK immigration judge reviews every Complete and Priority application we prepare before it's submitted. If it's refused anyway, our free appeal guarantee applies.

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In their words

What our clients say

Excellent 4.9/5 200 reviews on Trustpilot

10 Mar 2026
Excellent service
Excellent service! I have used Mayfair Immigration Visa Services twice for my visa applications, and both times my visas were successfully approved. The team is very professional, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the whole process. They clearly explained all the requirements and guided me step by step, which made the application much easier and less stressful. Their communication was always quick and helpful whenever I had questions. I truly appreciate their dedication and professionalism. I highly recommend Mayfair Visa Services to anyone looking for reliable and trustworthy visa assistance.

Shahidah M.
24 Feb 2026

Mayfair Immigration Services provided outstanding support throughout my visa application process. In particular, my Case Owner, John, was truly exceptional. He offered clear, detailed guidance at every step and patiently listened to all my questions and concerns — no matter how many I had. His professionalism and reassurance made me feel fully supported during what could have otherwise been an extremely stressful experience.

Francine G.
29 Oct 2025

John was our case worker and he was amazing! Extremely helpful in answering all questions I had and helping us through every step. Very thorough with documents list and checking all documents were there.

Kelly
16 Oct 2025
Fantastic personal service
Fantastic personal service Attention to detail Professionalism Communication I have used them twice now with complicated visa applications and they were brilliant

Terry S. ✓ Verified
8 Jul 2025
Thank you!!
Thank you to John for his great communication, explained everything in full and ensured he was clear and concise at all times. Our visa was approved today! And I couldn’t have done it without the support from John/Mayfair Immigration!! Highly recommended!

Olivia A.
18 Sep 2026

Our experience with Mohsin at Mayfair Immigration was beyond anything we could have imagined my husbands 1st spousal visa was done with honesty efficiency and we were guided through very difficult paperwork, explanations were made clear so we could understand all that was required of us anything we needed to confirm with Mohsin we were contacted quickly ,we never felt that we couldn't contact Mohsin ,we will always recommend Mayfair Immigration to anyone who needs the help and support through difficult situations,Thanku for all your help and support

Graham W.Spouse / Partner
21 Aug 2026
Spouse Visa Extension
Just received my spouse visa extension with the help of Mayfair immigration and more specifically the assistance and support from Mr John. John has helped me completely through the whole process and made sure everything is in perfect order and answered my queries all the time. Thank you so much John.

Rohan U.Spouse / Partner
30 Jun 2026

John has supported me and my husband with spousal visa on point of entry and the 2 1/2 year renewal. Both times he has shown us patience and grace. Will definitely be using them in the 2 1/2 years which I look forward to. Thank you John!

DiamondSpouse / Partner
29 Jun 2026

John made applying for my wife’s spousal visa feel seamless, he was happy to take my calls and answer any questions I had and took all the stress out of the application process.

Josh S.Spouse / Partner
29 May 2026
If your looking for help with your UK immigration visa application
If your looking for help with your UK Immigration needs, i fully recommend Mayfair Immigration Solicitors. This is my wife's second round of Immigration application and we have used Mayfair both times. Excellent service and totally reliable. May I say a special Thank You to John he went above and beyond to help me and always took my calls, if not, rang back as soon as he was free. Kept me informed and up to date on progress and always available to help with any questions and the endless paperwork for this process. My heartfelt thanks to John and Mayfair, no need to look anywhere else if you are appliying for a UK Visa. Thanks 😀

David B.Spouse / Partner
22 Jan 2026
Best Immigration Solicitors.
I would like to sincerely thank Mayfair Solicitors, especially Mr. Mohsin Uddin, for handling every stage of my immigration journey with exceptional professionalism and genuine care. From my very first application – the Spouse Visa – Mohsin Uddin tailored every detail with precision, ensuring nothing was ever missed. I had previously dealt with another solicitor, but the difference in service was remarkable. Mohsin was never too busy to answer my calls, respond to my emails, or reassure me when I was anxious. His communication and commitment gave me confidence at every step. Because of the trust and faith I developed in him, I also instructed Mohsin to manage my ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) application. Thanks to his guidance and meticulous attention to detail, my ILR was approved within three months. Mohsin then advised me to apply for Naturalisation without delay due to upcoming rule changes and rising passport fees. I followed his advice, and with his continued support, I received my British Passport in November 2025 — something I once feared might never happen. I was extremely worried when I started this process years ago, but Mohsin’s expertise, encouragement, and clear direction gave me the confidence to submit everything required by the Home Office without hesitation. If anyone is struggling with immigration matters or needs trustworthy legal representation, I wholeheartedly recommend Mayfair Solicitors. I am living proof of what the right solicitor can achieve.

NoriaSpouse / Partner
28 Oct 2025
Excellent and top quality service by Mayfair and John
John and Mayfair team had previously supported us in our spouse visa application 2 years back with a fantastic service. Therefore, we engaged again with John and his team, who have been very helpful and super supportive in assisting our spouse visa extension case. So, this is our second engagement with Mayfair and they are brilliant. Highly professional and specialized in what they do. We appreciate John and his team were always reachable and had addressed any queries/issues we raised to them ensuring we are at peace, which we felt very important and fantastic about them. We will engage with them in 2.5 years of time from now for my wife's ILR. God bless you John and team for your support and service.

Leonard J.Spouse / Partner

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Who it's for

You can apply if one statement from each group below describes you, and you meet all the eligibility requirements further down.

Your plansOne of these

You're engaged, and will marry in the UK within 6 months of arriving
or
You'll form a civil partnership in the UK within 6 months of arriving

Your partnerOne of these

Is a British or Irish citizen
or
Is settled in the UK, for example with indefinite leave to remain or settled status
or
Has refugee status or humanitarian protection in the UK
or
Has EU Settlement Scheme pre-settled status and started living in the UK before 1 January 2021

Where you're applying fromRequired

Outside the UK: fiancé(e) applications can't be made from inside the UK

Eligibility requirements

You'll need to meet every one of these. Each has its own evidence rules, and that's where applications most often go wrong.

01
Your partner's status

Your partner must be a British or Irish citizen, be settled in the UK (for example with indefinite leave to remain), have pre-settled status having started living in the UK before 1 January 2021, or have refugee or humanitarian protection status. source
02
Age

You and your partner must both be 18 or over on the date you apply. source
03
A genuine relationship

You must have met in person, your relationship must be genuine and continuing, and you must intend to live together permanently in the UK. source
04
Plans to marry in the UK

You must be coming to the UK so that your marriage or civil partnership can take place here, within 6 months of your arrival. source
05
Free to marry

Neither of you can be married to, or in a civil partnership with, anyone else on the date you apply, and any previous relationship must have permanently broken down. source
06
Financial requirement

You usually need a combined gross income of at least £29,000 a year, cash savings, or a mix of the two – the same test as for a spouse visa. source
07
Suitable accommodation

You must have adequate accommodation that you own or occupy exclusively, which won't be overcrowded and which you can live in without claiming public funds. source
08
English language

You must pass an approved English test in speaking and listening at level A1 or above, hold a degree taught in English, or be exempt – for example as a national of a majority English-speaking country or if you're aged 65 or over. source

Financial requirement

The financial requirement is the same as for a spouse visa: a combined gross income of at least £29,000 a year, or cash savings above £16,000 to make up any shortfall. source

Savings above £16,000 are divided by 2.5 and counted towards the target. To rely on savings alone you need £88,500 (£16,000 + 2.5 × £29,000).
Savings must be held in cash, in your name, your partner's name or jointly, for at least 6 months before you apply.
Because you're applying from abroad, your own overseas salary doesn't count. Your partner's UK earnings, certain other income and savings held by either of you can.
If your partner has worked for their current employer for less than 6 months, they must also show they earned the required amount over the previous 12 months.
You'll need to meet the financial requirement again when you switch to a spouse visa after the wedding, so plan for it to continue.
If your partner receives certain disability or carer's benefits, you only need to show you can maintain and accommodate yourselves adequately without public funds.

English language

You need English speaking and listening at CEFR level A1 or above from an approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) provider, or a degree taught in English (an overseas degree needs confirmation from Ecctis). If you meet this with an A1 test, you won't need a new test when you switch to a spouse visa, but you'll need at least A2 when you later extend as a partner. You're exempt if you're a national of a listed majority English-speaking country, aged 65 or over, or have a condition that prevents you meeting the requirement. source

How to apply, step by step

1
Check eligibility and plan the wedding
Make sure you meet the relationship, financial and English requirements, and choose a venue and realistic date within 6 months of your arrival.
2
Prepare your evidence
Gather your relationship, financial, accommodation and wedding-plan evidence, and take an English test and TB test if you need them.
3
Apply online from outside the UK
Complete the family visa application as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner and pay the application fee.
4
Attend your appointment
Give your fingerprints and photo at a visa application centre and submit your documents. Decisions usually take around 12 weeks.
5
Travel and give notice
Once in the UK, give notice of your marriage or civil partnership together at the register office at least 29 days before the ceremony.
6
Marry, then switch
After the ceremony, apply to switch to a spouse or partner visa before your fiancé(e) visa expires.

Processing times

Applying from outside the UKUsually 12 weekssource

Priority service from outside the UK (where available)Usually up to 30 working dayssource⚠ verify

Giving notice of marriage or civil partnershipAt least 29 days before the ceremony – up to 70 days if the Home Office investigatessource

Switching to a spouse visa in the UK after the weddingUsually 8 weekssource

Costs

Home Office fee	Amount
Application fee – outside the UK (per person) source	£2,064
Priority service – outside the UK (optional) (per person) source⚠ verify	£500
Later: switching to a spouse visa after the wedding (per person) source	£1,407
Later: healthcare surcharge when you switch (2 years 6 months, per adult) (per adult) source	£2,587.50

Home Office fees only, paid directly to the Home Office. Our own fixed fees are separate and set out in the packages on this page.

Fixed-fee representation

One fixed fee, agreed before we start, for your Fiancé(e) application. No hourly billing, never paid all up front, and Complete and Priority carry our free appeal guarantee.

Application Check

You prepare it. A solicitor checks it and tells you exactly what to fix.

£349 Fixed fee · Written report in 48 hours

Best for: You've prepared the application yourself, perhaps with an AI tool, and want an expert check before you pay the Home Office.

Prepared by: You, reviewed by a solicitor
Evidence reviewed document by document: With written fix suggestions
Consultation calls: 1 call to go through your report
Turnaround: Report in 48 hours
Marriage-notice timeline checked

Not a full case: no former-judge review and no appeal guarantee. You submit the application yourself.

How you pay

£349One payment when you instruct us

You submit the application yourself

Recommended

Complete

Your own dedicated solicitor, from first call to decision

£699 Fixed fee · £399 to start · Ready within 72 hours of receiving your documents

Best for: Most people. Especially if anything about your case is less than simple.

Prepared by: Your dedicated solicitor
We prepare and submit it for you
Evidence reviewed document by document
Former immigration judge review before submission
Consultation calls: Unlimited
Turnaround: Ready in 72 hours
Aftercare to your next milestone
Free appeal guarantee
Marriage-notice timeline planned with you

How you pay

£399When you instruct us
£150When you've completed your questionnaire, before we send your tailored document checklist
£150Before we submit your application

Includes our free appeal guarantee

Priority

A senior solicitor, every extra piece of evidence, fastest turnaround

£999 Fixed fee · £399 to start · Ready within 48 hours of receiving your documents

Best for: Complex histories, previous refusals, tight deadlines, or when you simply want the most thorough case.

Prepared by: Senior solicitor
We prepare and submit it for you
Evidence reviewed document by document
Former immigration judge review before submission
Supporting statements drafted for you
Consultation calls: Unlimited, direct line
Turnaround: Ready in 48 hours
Aftercare to your next milestone
Free appeal guarantee
Relationship and wedding-plans statements drafted for you
Switch-to-spouse plan after the wedding

How you pay

£399When you instruct us
£300When you've completed your questionnaire, before we send your tailored document checklist
£300Before we submit your application

Includes our free appeal guarantee

How payment works

You never pay the whole fee up front. For Complete and Priority you pay £399 to start, then the balance in two equal stages as your case moves forward.

1£399When you instruct us
2Stage 2When you've completed your questionnaire, before we send your tailored document checklist
3Stage 3Before we submit your application

Complete and Priority both include

Every form completed and checked against the current rules
A tailored document checklist for your circumstances
Legal representation letter setting out how you meet each rule
A former UK immigration judge's review before submission
Help booking your biometrics appointment
Progress tracking and updates until a decision
Free appeal if we're refused, under our guarantee

Compare the packages side by side

Feature	Application Check£349	Complete£699	Priority£999
Prepared by	You, reviewed by a solicitor	Your dedicated solicitor	Senior solicitor
We prepare and submit it for you	–	✓	✓
Evidence reviewed document by document	With written fix suggestions	✓	✓
Former immigration judge review before submission	–	✓	✓
Supporting statements drafted for you	–	–	✓
Consultation calls	1 call to go through your report	Unlimited	Unlimited, direct line
Turnaround	Report in 48 hours	Ready in 72 hours	Ready in 48 hours
Aftercare to your next milestone	–	✓	✓
Free appeal guarantee	–	✓	✓
How you pay	£349 up front	£399 to start£150 after your questionnaire£150 before submission	£399 to start£300 after your questionnaire£300 before submission
Extras for this visa	Marriage-notice timeline checked	Marriage-notice timeline planned with you	Relationship and wedding-plans statements drafted for youSwitch-to-spouse plan after the wedding

Fixed professional fees. Home Office fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge are paid separately, straight to the Home Office. For this visa, Home Office fees start from £2,064; see the full breakdown in costs & timings.

Duration & settlement

How long it lasts

Up to 6 months. You cannot work during this time, and you must switch to a spouse or partner visa once you've married.

Route to settlement

Time on a fiancé(e) visa does not count towards settlement. Once you switch to a spouse or partner visa, you can usually apply for indefinite leave to remain after 5 continuous years as a partner.

Frequently asked questions

Can I work on a fiancé(e) visa?

No. You cannot work while you're in the UK as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner. Once you've married and switched to a spouse or partner visa, you can work and study.

Should we apply for a fiancé(e) visa or a spouse visa?

If you can marry outside the UK first, applying straight for a spouse visa means one application instead of two, saving the second fee and healthcare surcharge. The fiancé(e) visa suits couples who want to marry in the UK.

What is the difference between a fiancé(e) visa and a Marriage Visitor visa?

A Marriage Visitor visa lets you marry in the UK, but you must leave afterwards and cannot switch to another visa. A fiancé(e) visa is for couples who plan to live in the UK together after the wedding.

Do I pay the immigration health surcharge?

Not for the fiancé(e) visa itself, because it's applied for outside the UK and lasts 6 months. You will pay it when you switch to a spouse visa – £2,587.50 per adult for a 2 year 6 month grant.

What if our wedding is delayed?

If you don't marry within your 6 months, you may be able to extend your stay as a fiancé(e) if there's a good reason for the delay and evidence that the wedding will take place within the next 6 months. Get advice before your visa runs out.

How soon can we give notice of marriage?

Once you've arrived. You give notice together at the register office for the district where at least one of you has lived for the past 7 days, at least 29 days before the ceremony. If the Home Office investigates, the wait can be up to 70 days, so leave room within your 6 months.

Will I need another English test when I switch to a spouse visa?

Not if you met the requirement for your fiancé(e) visa with an approved test. You'll need at least A2 later, when you extend after 2 years and 6 months as a partner.

How we help with your Fiancé(e) application

01
Advise whether a fiancé(e) visa, spouse visa or Marriage Visitor visa best fits your plans and budget.
02
Check that the financial requirement is met now and will still be met when you switch after the wedding.
03
Prepare relationship and wedding-plan evidence that answers the questions caseworkers are likely to ask.
04
Plan your timeline around processing times, the notice of marriage period and your 6-month visa.
05
Handle your switch to a spouse visa after the ceremony so there's no gap in your permission to stay.

Free consultation

Talk it through with a specialist.

No obligation, and a clear quote before any work starts. Every Complete and Priority application we prepare is reviewed by a former UK immigration judge before it's submitted.

or call 0203 468 4741

Why not just ask a chatbot?

An AI chatbot

Out-of-date thresholds, fees and English levels
Confident answers that are simply wrong
No view of your actual evidence
No accountability when it goes wrong
Your sensitive data pasted into a public tool

A Mayfair Immigration specialist

Current rules, checked against official guidance and the Immigration Rules
Every document reviewed against the evidence requirements
A former immigration judge's review before submission (Complete and Priority)
One named solicitor who is accountable for your case
A free appeal if we're refused, on routes with a right of appeal

Fiancé(e) Visa

Free consultation

From our Trustpilot reviews

Why applicationsget refused.

No clear plans to marry

Relationship not shown to be genuine

Not yet free to marry

Financial evidence problems

Applying on the wrong route

Missing English or accommodation evidence

What our clients say

Who it's for

Eligibility requirements

Your partner's status

Age

A genuine relationship

Plans to marry in the UK

Free to marry

Financial requirement

Suitable accommodation

English language

Financial requirement

English language

Documents checklist

How to apply, step by step

Check eligibility and plan the wedding

Prepare your evidence

Apply online from outside the UK

Attend your appointment

Travel and give notice

Marry, then switch

Processing times

Costs

Fixed-fee representation

Duration & settlement

Frequently asked questions

How we help with your Fiancé(e) application

Why not just ask a chatbot?

Sources

Where this leads next.

Why applications
get refused.