The moment a couple decides to marry is one of life's most joyful milestones. It's a whirlwind of excitement, emotion, and future-planning. For international couples, where one partner is British or settled in the UK, that joy is quickly followed by a crucial practical question: "How can we start our life together in the UK?" The answer is a specific legal gateway designed for exactly this purpose: the UK Fiancé Visa.

This visa route is not just a single application; it is a two-part journey with a strict timeline. It’s designed to bring you together in the UK for your wedding and then seamlessly transition you to a longer-term future. Understanding these two distinct phases is the key to a stress-free process. At Immigration Solicitors4me, we see this as guiding couples through a countdown to one of the most important days of their lives. This guide will map out that journey, from the meticulous preparation before you travel to the crucial steps you must take after you arrive.

Part 1: The Preparation Phase – Securing Your Fiancé Visa UK

This first part of the journey all happens before the non-UK partner travels. It involves building a robust application that proves your eligibility to the Home Office. A successful outcome here is the ticket that allows your life together in the UK to begin.

Laying the Foundation: Proving Your Relationship is Genuine

At the heart of the application is the 'genuine and subsisting relationship'