Family Visa (Spouse / Partner) · sub-route
Fiancé(e) / Proposed civil partner
£2,064 · 6 months to marry · switch to partner
Sourced from GOV.UK · Updated April 2026The short answer
Fiancé(e) / Proposed civil partner is one way to qualify for the Family Visa (Spouse / Partner). The core rules of the Family Visa (Spouse / Partner) apply — the specifics that set this route apart are below.
£2,064Application fee from
£1,035IHS per year
6 months — must marry and switch to partner visaInitial leave
—To settlement (ILR)
Who qualifies for this route
- Intending to marry / form civil partnership with a British / settled person
- Same £29,000 financial requirement applies
- Cannot work on fiancé(e) visa — switch to partner route after marriage
Other Family Visa (Spouse / Partner) sub-routes
Partner / Spouse
£2,064 · 5 yrs to ILR · £29,000 income
ViewParent of British / settled child
£2,064 · 5 yrs to ILR · no income test
ViewChild of partner / parent
£2,064 · joins parent's route
ViewAdult Dependent Relative
£3,672 · ILR on entry · high bar
ViewSource: GOV.UK — Fiancé(e) / Proposed civil partner · Last verified April 2026
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