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by Casa » Tue Sep 20, 2016 8:13 am
The Fiance visa requires the same documented evidence of income/relationship/accommodation etc as the spouse visa. Proof of a wedding in planning is an additional requirement. A Fiance visa has a higher cost as it requires 2 separate visa applications. That's unless of course you weigh up the cost of air fares to marry outside of the UK.
1. Submit fiance visa application. £1195
2. Marry within 6 months in the UK
3. After the wedding submit FLR(M) application before the 6 month expiry of the fiance visa. £811 (postal) or £1311 (in person). Pay £500 NHS surcharge
Postal applications take up to 3 months to process and the spouse will be unable to work until the FLR(M) visa is granted.
Applications submitted in person as a PSC for the premium fee are generally decided on the same day.
Fiance visa -
https://www.gov.uk/join-family-in-uk/overview
FLR(M) -
https://www.gov.uk/remain-in-uk-family/overview
(Casa, not CR001)
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