6 months for marriage or civil partnership, then a Spouse Visa for up to 33 months, extendable for 30 months.
Costs (2024): £1,048 (UK) or £1,846 (outside UK); IHS £1,035 per year; Biometric Fee £19.20. Super Priority Service: £1,000.
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR): After 5 years on a combination of Fiancé and Spouse Visas.
Refusal Reasons: Public safety concerns, incomplete information, inadequate financial proof, etc.
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