UK Fiance Visa for Emiratis

The purpose of the UK Fiance Visa is to allow non-UK citizens, including Emiratis, to come to the UK and get married or enter into a civil partnership with their UK-based partner.  The applicant’s spouse must be a UK citizen or have settled status in the UK.

Fiancé Visas are valid for six months and are issued with the understanding that you will marry your partner within that time. Once your Fiance Visa expires, you must apply for another immigration permit to stay in the UK.

It is important to know that the standard UK Visit Visa only permits persons to stay for visit purposes and does not allow for marriages within the visit period. If you enter the country under the visit visa category to arrange your wedding, you must leave and apply for the UK Fiancé Visa before marrying your partner.

Speak to our Total Law team on 0333 305 9375 and get more information on the UK Fiance Visa and your eligibility.

Page Contents

• Overview of the Fiance Visa for the UK
• General Eligibility Requirements to Get a UK Fiance Visa For Emiratis
• UK Fiance Visa Financial Requirements for Emiratis
• The Genuine Relationship Condition
• Cost and Processing Time of a UK Fiancé Visa
• How to Apply for the UK Fiance Visa for United Arab Emirates Nationals
• Required Documents Needed to Apply for a UK Fiance Visa
• Receiving a Decision for your UK Fiance Visa
• Difference Between a UK Marriage Visitor Vs Fiance Visa
• How Total Law Can Help You
• FAQs

The UK Fiance Visa requirements are as follows:

• Your partner must be a UK citizen or hold an indefinite visa to live in the country (settled status, permanent residence).
• Demonstrate you and your British partner intend to live together in the UK.
• Plan to marry within six months of arriving in the UK
• Be in a genuine relationship
• Have sufficient knowledge of the English language and have passed a SELT (Secure English Language Test) at an approved test centre.
• Have enough money to support yourself throughout your six-month stay in the UK and provide evidence of funds.
• You and your partner should be aged 18 and above.
• Provide evidence of suitable accommodation in the UK.
• There must be no legal barriers preventing you and your British partner from being married, such as unresolved divorces or any other legal issues

You must prove to the UK authorities that you can financially support your Emirati partner after arriving in the UK as the British sponsor by fulfilling conditions such as:

• Be paid at least £29,000 annually and have worked for your employer for at least 6 months before the application.
• If you have not worked for the same employer for six months, you must prove that you have sufficient funds of £88,500 for six months before making the application.

To be granted a UK Fiance Visa, you must prove the authenticity of your relationship with your Emirati partner. This can be done by supplying evidence showing:

• How and when you met your partner, how long you have been together, and how often you meet.
• Details on children of both parties and their previous partners (if applicable)
• Divorce certificates (if applicable)
• Details of forthcoming marriage plans and proof that the marriage ceremony will be conducted within six months of arriving in the UK

If you are applying from outside the UK, the standard application processing cost is £2,064. Additional fees are associated with applying, including the cost of the tuberculosis test (if applicable) and the English language test.

Your application will be decided in around three months, although you can pay £500 for a priority service, which reduces the waiting time to 30 working days.

It is important to ensure you support a full and accurate application to avoid further delays. To reduce the chance of delay or rejection, you may wish to contact Total Law for support in making a successful application and using our document-checking service.

Applying for a UK Fiance Visa can be done online from the UAE. At the time of application you will need to pay the application fee and ensure you have the correct documentation prepared.

As part of the application process, you must book and attend an appointment at a local Visa Application Centre (VAC) to provide your biometric information, present paperwork and potentially answer questions about your plans. The main VACs in the UAE are in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Applicants for a UK Family Visa are required to submit supporting documents, including:

• Proof of identity, such as a birth certificate
• Copies of the photo page from any previous visas and passports
• Details on the partnership, including how long they have been dating, how they met, and how frequently they see each other
• Information about anyone they were previously married to or had children with
• Certificates of divorce, if applicable
• Information on any past criminal convictions
• Information about any countries outside of the UK they have travelled to and lived in
• The applicant’s parent’s nationality if they are applying from outside the UK

If your UK fiancee visa application is successful, living in the UK for up to 6 months is legal. You must be married during this period and follow the rules set by immigration control.

If you are from a country outside the UK, you must check in with the border control upon arrival. You must also travel with copies of the required documents and the information you filled in your application.

A UK Marriage Visitor Visa is for people who want to visit the UK to meet their fiancé(e), who is a resident of the country. The UK Fiancé(e) Visa is for those wishing to travel to the UK to get married to their fiancé(e) who resides in the UK