UK Fiance Visa Document Checklist

Planning to apply for a UK Fiance Visa? Find out all the essential UK Fiancé Visa documents you need, including financial, English, and relationship proof.

You will find here a comprehensive document checklist required for the UK Fiance application. You might need to provide additional documents depending on your circumstances.

Missing, incorrect, or inconsistent documents can lead to a refusal. It's important to provide all necessary documentation in an acceptable format, including proof of income, relationship, accommodation, and English language proficiency.

Our immigration solicitors guide applicants through the preparation of required documents, ensuring they are accurate, complete, and compliant with the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements.

If you're unsure about any documents or need help with a UK Fiance Visa application, call Vanguard Solicitors at 0208 616 5535 or fill in the enquiry form.

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What is a UK Fiance visa?

A UK Fiance Visa allows the fiancé, fiancée, or proposed civil partner of a British citizen or settled person, to marry or enter a civil partnership in the UK.

UK Fiance Visa is a short-term visa that grants you entry into the UK for up to 6 months, during which you must marry your partner or enter a civil partnership.

You are not allowed to work in the UK while on a Fiance Visa and you cannot access public funds or benefits.

If you don't marry or enter a civil partnership in six months, you must leave the UK. Or, you can apply for an extension in special cases.

Who can apply for a UK Fiance visa?

If you're applying for a UK family visa as a fiancé, fiancée or proposed civil partner, you and your partner must be 18 or over.

Your partner must also either:

• be a British or Irish citizen
• have indefinite leave to remain (ILR)
• have settled status
• have proof of permanent residence
• have protection status
• have permission to stay as a refugee
• have permission to stay as a stateless person

To be eligible for a UK Fiance Visa, you and your partner must have a genuine, ongoing relationship and intend to live together permanently in the UK.

To qualify for the UK Fiance Visa, you and your partner must also meet specific requirements for relationship, finances, accommodation, and English language.

UK Fiance Visa Document Checklist 2025

Here's a comprehensive UK Fiance visa document checklist for 2025:

1. Your valid passport or travel ID.
2. Previous passports (if applicable).
3. Two passport-size photos.
4. Original birth certificate.
5. Proof that your relationship is genuine.
6. Proof of intent to marry such as wedding venue booking confirmation.
7. Evidence of meeting the financial requirement.
8. Proof of adequate accommodation in the UK.
9. Evidence that you meet the English language requirement.
10. Complete the Fiance visa application form.
11. Details of any criminal convictions.
12. Additional supporting documents depending on your circumstances.

Passport and travel documents

Applicants need to provide several personal identification and immigration history documents, such as:

• Your valid passport or travel ID.
• Previous passports (if applicable).
• Details of any previous immigration applications you've made.

Documents your UK Partner (Sponsor) need to provide for a Fiance visa

Your UK partner (sponsor) will need to provide the following documents:

• Proof of partner's nationality such as a copy of passport or citizenship.
• Proof of partner's immigration status or residency in the UK.
• Evidence that you meet financial requirements such as Bank statements and payslips.
• Proof of adequate accommodation such as rent agreement or mortgage documents.
• Sponsorship declaration.

Proof that your relationship is genuine

You will need the following to prove that your relationship is genuine:

• Photos of you and your partner together.
• Communication logs (emails, chats, phone call records).
• Travel tickets or hotel bookings showing shared trips.
• Statements from family and friends attest to your relationship.
• Witness statements from friends or family (optional but helpful).
• Any documents which prove that you intend to live together in the UK.

Proof of intent to marry

• Wedding venue booking confirmation.
• Invitations or correspondence regarding wedding arrangements.
• Receipts for wedding-related expenses.

Proof of adequate accommodation in the UK

There must be adequate accommodation for the applicant and UK partner without relying on public funds.

You may need to provide evidence of your accommodation, such as:

• A rental agreement, mortgage document, or property deed.
• A letter from a landlord confirming that you and your partner will live there.
• Utility bills show the address.
• An accommodation inspection report if applicable (this shows the property is suitable and not overcrowded).

Evidence of meeting the financial requirement

When applying for a family visa as a fiance, you and your partner typically need to show a combined annual gross income of at least £29,000.

Only the following income sources will be considered:

• Employment or self-employment income.
• Pension from the applicant and/or partner.
• Maternity allowances or bereavement benefits received by the UK-based partner.
• Any other income or savings declared by the applicant and/or partner.

Your partner (sponsor) must show they can support you and need to provide several financial documents, such as:

Proof of Income

The minimum income requirement is £29,000 per year for the sponsor. To meet this, your partner can provide:

• Payslips from the last 6 months.
• Employer's letter confirming employment and salary.
• Bank statements showing the income.

Self-Employment Documents

If your sponsor is self-employed, they'll need to show:

• Tax returns (SA302 or similar)
• Business accounts
• Bank statements

Cash Savings (if applicable)

If your partner doesn't meet the income requirement, savings of at least £88,500 can be used as proof of financial stability.

Evidence that you meet the English language requirement

Unless you are exempt, you may need to prove your English language proficiency when applying for a UK Fiance Visa.

You can meet the knowledge of English language requirements by:

• Passing an approved English language test at or above the A1 CEFR level.
• Being a national of a majority English-speaking country.
• Having an academic qualification which is either a bachelor's or master's degree or PhD.

How immigration solicitors can assist with UK Fiance Visa applications

Our immigration solicitors in London can assist with UK Fiance Visa applications in the following ways:

1. Eligibility Assessment: Evaluate if the applicant meets the criteria for a Fiance Visa.
2. Document Guidance: Help compile and organise necessary supporting documents (e.g., proof of relationship, financial evidence).
3. Application Preparation: Ensure the visa application form is correctly completed and submitted.
4. Advice on Financial Requirements: Advice on meeting the minimum income or savings requirements.
5. Interview Preparation: Prepare applicants for potential visa interviews.
6. Appeals and Reapplications: Assist in case of visa refusal, including advice on appeals or reapplication.
7. Timely Submission: Ensure the application is submitted within the appropriate timeframe.
8. Communication with Authorities: We handle any correspondence, requests for additional information, or enquiries from the UKVI throughout the application process.
9. Follow-Up and Monitoring: We monitor the progress of the visa application and provide updates to the applicant as needed.

Contact UK Fiance Visa solicitors

If you need legal assistance with your UK Fiance Visa application, call our UK fiance visa solicitors in London at 0208 616 5535 or fill in our contact form.

FAQs about UK Fiance Visa

References:

• GOV.UK: Apply for a Fiance Visa from outside the UK
• GOV.UK: Financial requirements if you’re applying for a Fiance Visa
• GOV.UK: English language requirement if you’re applying for a Fiance Visa
• GOV.UK: Latest UK Fiance Visa application fees
• GOV.UK: Fiance Visa processing time outside the UK