Key Points
- Apply after the wedding and before the fiancé visa ends.
- The financial and other requirements are assessed again.
- You can work once the spouse visa is granted.
- The five years for settlement start from this grant.
Steps
- 1
Give notice
Give notice of marriage at a register office soon after arriving. A waiting period applies before the ceremony.
- 2
Marry
Hold the ceremony and obtain the marriage certificate.
- 3
Apply
Submit the online application for permission to stay as a partner, with the fee and health surcharge.
- 4
Biometrics
Attend an appointment and upload your documents.
- 5
Decision
Once granted, you can work and study.
Requirements at this stage
You must still meet the financial, accommodation and relationship requirements, with up-to-date evidence. The English level remains A1 for this first grant of permission as a partner.
If the wedding is delayed
If you cannot marry within the six months for a good reason, you can apply for an extension as a fiancé, showing the reason and that the wedding will take place soon.
Official Sources
This page is general information, not legal advice. The rules and figures are set by the Home Office and can change.