Fiance(e) or proposed civil partner of a British citizen or settled person
How long can you stay in the UK?
This section explains how long you can stay in the UK if you successfully apply to enter or remain in the UK as the fiance(e) or prospective civil partner of a British citizen or a person settled here.
If we allow you to come to the UK in the category of fiance(e) or proposed civil partner, you will normally be given permission to stay here for 6 months. You must not work during this time.
After you have married or registered your civil partnership, you can apply for permission to remain here as the husband, wife or civil partner of a British citizen or settled person. If we approve your application, we will give you permission to live and work here for 30 months. Near the end of the 30 months, you can apply for an extension of that leave. When you have almost completed 5 years with leave as a spouse or civil partner, you can apply to settle here permanently, provided you are still married or civil partners, and that you intend to live together.