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Unmarried Partner Visa

The Unmarried Partner visa is for long-term partners of British Citizens or those who are Settled in the UK (holding Permanent Residence, Indefinite Leave to Remain or Settled Status) who wish to live with their partners in the UK.

UK Unmarried Partner Visa Application Requirements

In order to submit a valid UK Unmarried Partner Visa application you must be able to meet the following requirements:

Your Relationship

  • you and your partner are both at least 18 years of age;
  • you can evidence that you have  lived together in a relationship akin to marriage or a civil partnership for at least two years;
  • the relationship is genuine and subsisting;
  • you and your partner have met.
  • any previous relationships have permanently broken down.

The Financial Requirement

You are required to demonstrate that you meet a minimum level of income or available savings. If you are applying outside the UK then only the British Citizen’s income can be considered. If you are applying inside the UK then joint income or the income of either partner can be considered.

The minimum level of income is currently £18,600 per annum and this increases if you have children. Alternatively, or in addition to income, savings of over £16,000 held jointly or by either applicant can be used to meet the requirement. 

The financial requirements can be quite complex, depending on your situation, and in particular for self-employed and Company Directors. Our Consultants have extensive experience with these applications and will be able to ensure that your application has the best possible chance of approval.

The English Language Requirement

The applicant must demonstrate that they have a minimum level of English language ability and this requirement can be bet by nationality, having a degree taught in English or an approved English language test. 

If you would like assistance with a UK Unmarried Partner Visa application then please feel free to contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I apply for an Unmarried Partner Visa while I am in the UK?

If you are in the UK with a visitor visa or other visa granted for less than 6 months then you would usually be expected to leave the UK and submit your Unmarried Partner Visa application from your home country. In most other cases where you are in the UK with a visa granted for more than 6 months you should be able to submit your visa application from within the UK. If you are currently outside the UK then you should submit your application from your home country.

What if I cannot meet these requirements?

If you are unable to meet the qualifying requirements then you might still be able to qualify for an Unmarried Partner Visa. If the visa is granted outside the standard eligibility requirements then you might be placed on a 10-year route to Settlement rather than the standard 5-year route.

Does the Unmarried Partner Visa allow me to work in the UK?

Yes, you can work for any employer or in any capacity in the UK if you hold an Unmarried Partner Visa.

Settlement – Indefinite Leave to Remain for Unmarried Partner Visa Holders

After 5 years in the UK with Unmarried Partner Visa status you should be able to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain, (also known as ILR or Permanent Residence). 

If your relationship ends then you may still be able to remain in the UK and qualify for ILR in due course depending on the length of time in the UK and how the relationship ended.

British Citizenship for Partners of British Citizens

Once you have obtained Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) then you can immediately apply for British Citizenship if  you meet  the qualifying  criteria.

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