Fiancé visa
To bring a fiancé to the UK, the applicant and their UK-based partner must meet specific requirements, including being over 18, having a genuine relationship, and demonstrating financial stability. The applicant must also prove they meet the English language requirements, have suitable accommodation, and intend to marry within six months of entering the UK.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
1. General Requirements:
- Age: Both the applicant and their partner must be at least 18 years old.
- Genuine Relationship: The relationship must be genuine and intended to be permanent.
- Intention to Marry: The couple must intend to marry within six months of the fiancé's arrival in the UK.
- Financial Stability: The couple must demonstrate they have enough income to support themselves without relying on public funds. The minimum income requirement is £29,000 per year.
- Accommodation: The couple must have suitable accommodation that is not overcrowded.
- English Language: The applicant must demonstrate a basic understanding of English.
- Valid Passport: A valid passport is required.
- No Prohibited Relationship: The applicant and their partner must not be within a prohibited degree of relationship as defined by UK law.
2. Financial Requirements:
- The UK-based partner must demonstrate a combined income of at least £29,000 per year.
- This income requirement can increase if the applicant also has dependents.
3. Relationship Requirements:
- Meeting in Person: The applicant and their partner must have met in person.
- Genuine and Subsisting: The relationship must be genuine and ongoing.
- Intention to Live Together: The couple must intend to live together in the UK permanently after marriage.
- No Previous Relationships: Any previous relationships must have ended permanently.
4. English Language Requirement:
- Applicants from non-English speaking countries typically need to take an approved SELT test to prove their English language proficiency.
- The required level is A1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
5. Other Requirements:
- Valid Application: A valid application must be submitted.
- Tuberculosis Test: Depending on the applicant's country of origin, they may need to provide a tuberculosis test.
- Biometric Information: The applicant will need to provide biometric information, such as fingerprints and a digital photograph.
- Criminal Records: Any criminal convictions must be disclosed
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