A fiancé or marriage visa lets you travel to another country to marry a settled partner there. It is a short, purpose-specific visa that converts to a spouse visa after the marriage takes place.
By Krosz Editorial Team · Reviewed by Krosz Visa Operations · Published 2026-09-15 · Updated 2026-09-15
Purpose
Travelling to marry a settled partner in their country within a set period.
Who is it for?
People engaged to a citizen or resident who plan to marry in the destination.
Typical application method
Sponsored application with engagement proof and intent to marry.
Can Krosz help?
Krosz helps you understand the fiancé visa route and prepare documents. We are a private service and not a government authority.
Krosz does not publish fabricated processing times, fees, validity or stay durations. Country-specific figures appear only when pulled from Krosz's verified visa database.
Tell us where you're planning to travel and our team can help you understand the application process.
Overview
A fiancé or marriage visa lets you enter a country to marry your sponsor within a defined period (often 6 months). After the marriage, you apply to switch to a spouse visa.
It is designed for couples who plan to marry in the sponsor's country. It is purpose-specific and time-limited; you must marry within the visa window.
It differs from a spouse visa, which is for people already married, and from a visitor visa, which does not permit marrying and settling.
Exemptions depend on your nationality, the destination and your circumstances — always confirm for your exact combination.
Activities
Marry in country
Entering to marry the sponsor within the visa period.
Short residence
Living with the sponsor before and after the wedding.
Switch to spouse visa
Applying to convert after the marriage.
What you normally cannot do
Documents
Only documents relevant to this category are shown. Exact requirements vary by country — confirm for your destination.
Passport
Valid with sufficient validity for the stay.
Photograph
Recent photo meeting the destination's rules.
Application form
Completed fiancé/marriage visa application.
Engagement proof
Evidence of the engagement and intent to marry.
Marriage plans
Booking or notice of marriage in the destination.
Sponsor support
Proof the sponsor meets the financial requirement.
Relationship evidence
Proof of a genuine, ongoing relationship.
Process
A category-specific application timeline. Steps may differ by destination and your circumstances.
Confirm intent to marry
Plan the marriage in the destination within the visa window.
Prove the relationship
Gather engagement proof and relationship evidence.
Show sponsor support
Prove the sponsor meets the financial requirement.
Apply & pay
Submit the fiancé/marriage visa application.
Processing
The authority verifies the relationship and intent to marry.
Marry & convert
Enter, marry within the window, then switch to a spouse visa.
Krosz tool
Tell us where you want to travel and your passport. We'll route you to the right Krosz visa page.
Destinations
Only destinations where Krosz has verified data for this purpose are shown. We never claim every country offers a visa with the same name.
Krosz does not currently process this visa category for specific destinations.
Contact the relevant embassy or authority for the country you plan to visit, or for guidance.
Comparison
| Point of comparison | Fiancé Visa | Spouse Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Engaged, marrying in country | Already married |
| Duration | Short window to marry | Longer, toward settlement |
| Work rights | Often limited or none | Usually allowed |
| Next step | Convert to spouse visa after marriage | Already the spouse visa |
Be prepared
General, educational reasons relevant to this category. We never publish invented refusal rates.
Practical
FAQ
Tell us where you're planning to travel and our team can help you understand the application process.
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Krosz is a private visa assistance platform and is not affiliated with any government or embassy. Visa decisions are made by the relevant authorities. Last reviewed: 2026-09-15.
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