How long is a UK Family visa granted for and how do I settle?

If you apply as a partner from outside the UK, you are typically granted permission for 2 years and 9 months, and a later extension adds a further period before you reach settlement.

You can normally apply for indefinite leave to remain after you have lived in the UK continuously for 5 years on the family route as a partner. Time spent as a fiance(e) does not count towards this, so plan your timeline carefully if you are marrying after you arrive.