Last reviewed: 2 June 2026 The UK Fiance Visa grants six months of leave to enter the UK in order to marry or form a civil partnership with a settled partner, after which the applicant must switch to a Spouse Visa from inside the UK. The six-month window is short, and...
UK Immigration Guides and Insights
Expert insights across every UK immigration route we cover, from partner and family visas to settlement and British citizenship. Choose a topic below to see all the guides for it.
British CitizenshipNaturalisation, registration and becoming British.
Indefinite Leave to RemainSettling permanently after your qualifying period.
Spouse VisaJoining a British or settled partner in the UK.
Work VisaWorking in the UK across the main employment routes.
Visitor VisaVisiting the UK for family, tourism or business.
Student VisaStudying in the UK and the visa requirements.
News & UpdatesThe latest UK immigration rule changes and updates.
Fiancé VisaComing to the UK to marry, then switching to a spouse visa.
Unmarried Partner VisaApplying as a durable, unmarried partner of a UK sponsor.
NaturalisationBecoming a British citizen after settlement.
Spouse Visa ExtensionExtending your partner visa for the second stage.
Further Leave to RemainExtending your stay on family and other routes.
Latest UK immigration guides
Family Immigration Success Stories
Whytecroft Ford has been providing expert assistance to clients from all around the world who seek to join and remain with their spouses, civil partners, unmarried partners, fiancé(e)s, and other relatives in the United Kingdom. Some examples of our successful clients...
The Relationship Requirement for a UK Partner Visa, Explained
Updated on 05 June 2026 The relationship requirement is the gateway to a UK partner visa, and it must be met along with the financial, English language, and accommodation requirements. It is the test of whether the couple's relationship is one the Immigration Rules...
SET M Application Documents
Individuals in a relationship with a British citizen or a settled person who intend to settle in the UK may consider applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a partner. The ILR status enables individuals to stay indefinitely in the UK without any time...
Pension Income for a UK Spouse or Partner Visa (2026)
Last reviewed: 20 May 2026 UK Spouse or Partner Visa applicants can use pension income to meet the minimum income requirement. Category E is the route under Appendix FM-SE for meeting the financial requirement from pension income. It covers state, occupational, and...
Indefinite Leave to Remain as a Spouse (Spouse ILR) 2026
You must prove that you meet all of the Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a spouse requirements otherwise your application will be refused.
FLR(M) Visa Supporting Document List 2026
Last updated: 01 April 2026 Once in the UK with leave as a spouse, fiancé or if you are switching from within the UK from another eligible visa, you can apply to extend your leave to remain, also known as Further Leave to Remain or FLR M Application, providing that...
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