<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Planning to bring your partner to the UK on a fianc&eacute; visa? Understanding the UK fianc&eacute; visa cost is crucial for a smooth application process.[/size]

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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]The current fee for a UK fianc&eacute; visa is &pound;1,846 (as of 2024). This must be paid online when submitting your application.[/size]

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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]You must prove a minimum income of &pound;18,600/year (or savings of &pound;62,500) to sponsor your partner. Additional funds are required if you have dependent children.[/size]

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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]By budgeting for the [/size][size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]UK fianc&eacute; visa cost[/size][size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap] in advance, you can avoid unexpected expenses and ensure a successful application. Need help? Consult an immigration expert for guidance.[/size]