# Fiancé or proposed civil partner visa eligibility for Indian applicants, 2026

Who qualifies for the Fiancé or proposed civil partner visa from India, the thresholds that apply in 2026 and the tools to check before you pay.

Source: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/fiance-visa/eligibility · Updated 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by UK Visa Desk counselling team, licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024 · UK Visa Desk, a brand of Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited, Patiala, India. WhatsApp +91 91155 80911, Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST.

- Your partner is British, settled in the UK, or has refugee or humanitarian protection status, and you intend to marry or form a civil partnership within 6 months of arrival
- You have met in person and the relationship is genuine and subsisting (E-ECP.2.6 and 2.10)
- Any previous marriage or civil partnership of either partner has legally ended
- Financial requirement: the sponsor earns £29,000 gross a year, or cash savings of £16,000 plus 2.5 times any shortfall held for 6 months
- English at CEFR A1 from an approved SELT provider, or an English-taught degree with Ecctis confirmation
- Adequate accommodation for both of you without recourse to public funds
- TB certificate from an approved clinic in India and no Part 9 suitability issues

Minimum income £29,000 a year (effective 2024-04-11); cash savings floor £16,000. Verified 2026-10-08.

## FAQ
**Do I pay the health surcharge on a Fiancé visa?**
No. The 6-month fiancé stage is exempt. You pay the surcharge when you switch to the Partner visa in the UK after marrying, for the 30-month grant at that stage.

**Can I work on the Fiancé visa?**
No. Work is not allowed until the Partner visa is granted after the wedding. Plan for 3 to 6 months of support from your spouse.

**What do we do after the wedding?**
Apply in the UK for leave to remain as a partner before the 6-month visa expires. We do not handle in-UK applications from India; we refer you to a regulated UK adviser for that stage.

Full guide: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/fiance-visa.md

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