Love crosses borders. Plan it together.
LovHQ is a free toolkit for couples who live in different countries. Work out visa costs, find the hours you’re both awake, budget your visits, and play a few love games along the way. No sign-up, no dating profiles.
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Spouse and fiancé visa fees, October 2026
Government fees for the main applicant. Lawyer fees, medicals, translations and travel cost extra. Fees checked against official government sources on 10 October 2026; confirm again before applying.
| Route | Government fee | Rule to know | Official site |
|---|---|---|---|
| US, K-1 fiancé(e) | $940: $675 petition (I-129F) plus $265 visa | Marry within 90 days of arrival. Green card fees come later. | USCIS fee schedule; K visa fee |
| UK, spouse (from abroad) | £2,064 + £3,105 IHS for 2 years 9 months | Most new applicants need £29,000 combined income. | Home Office fees; income rule |
| UK, spouse (from inside UK) | £1,407 + £2,587.50 IHS for 2 years 6 months | Same income rule. | Home Office fees; IHS rate |
| Australia, partner | AUD $11,710 for most applicants from 1 July 2026 | One charge covers both stages; some eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens may pay less. | Home Affairs fee and concessions |
What changed, and when
Bookmark this. When a fee or rule moves, it lands here.
- UK IHS examples clarified: for most adult applicants, a 2 years 9 months permission period is charged as 3 years (£3,105); 2 years 6 months is £2,587.50. GOV.UK guidance.
- UK fee table updated. Spouse visa fees stayed at £2,064 (outside the UK) and £1,407 (inside).
- Australia partner visa charge became AUD $11,710 for most applicants; some eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens may pay less.
- UK entry clearance fee rose from £1,938 to £2,064; in-country from £1,321 to £1,407.
- UK minimum income for new spouse applications set at £29,000.
Common questions
What is LovHQ?
A free toolkit for couples in different countries: visa costs, shared hours, a long-distance budget, a scam check and fun quizzes. It is not a dating site.
How much does a UK spouse visa cost?
£2,064 from outside the UK plus £3,105 IHS for 2 years 9 months, or £1,407 from inside plus £2,587.50 IHS for 2 years 6 months. The usual adult IHS rate is £1,035 per year. Most new applicants need £29,000 combined income.
How much does a US K-1 fiancé visa cost?
About $940 in government fees: $675 for the I-129F petition and $265 for the visa. You must marry within 90 days of arrival.
How much does an Australian partner visa cost?
AUD $11,710 for most applicants from 1 July 2026, covering both the temporary and permanent stages. Some eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens may pay less.
Is LovHQ a dating site?
No. There are no profiles and no matching with other users.
Are the fun tools accurate?
No. The match score, marriage estimate and country picks are entertainment only.
Is this legal advice?
No. Check every figure on the official government site and ask a licensed adviser about your case.