The Marriage visa is for couples who are already legally married. The Fiancée visa is for engaged couples planning to marry in the UK within 6 months of arrival. Fiancée visa holders must switch to a Marriage (Spouse) visa after marriage.

No, Fiancée visa holders are not permitted to work in the UK until they switch to a Spouse visa after getting married.

Standard processing times are approximately 12 weeks from outside the UK. Priority services may reduce this to around 30 working days. In-country applications are usually processed within 8 weeks.

Yes. Each time you apply to extend or switch visas, you must prove that your sponsor meets the income threshold (currently £29,000 annually or equivalent savings).

No. Both Marriage and Fiancée visa routes require that the couple has met in person and can provide evidence of a genuine relationship.

If your visa is refused, you may be given the right to appeal. Alternatively, you can reapply with stronger evidence. It's advisable to consult an immigration advisor in such cases.

No. If you leave the UK while an in-country application is pending, it will be treated as withdrawn. You should remain in the UK until a decision is made.

Using a lawyer or immigration advisor is not required but can increase your chances of approval, especially for complex or borderline applications.

You can apply for ILR after spending 5 continuous years in the UK on a Marriage (Spouse) visa, provided you meet all the residency and eligibility criteria.

Yes, dependent children under 18 can be included. You will need to meet a higher financial requirement to support them as part of the application.