Unmarried Partner Visa Lawyers in London

Further detail

Detailed information about our Unmarried Visa service

The UK Unmarried Partner Visa allows non-British nationals to join their long-term partner in the UK if they are in a genuine and durable relationship. This visa applies to both opposite-sex and same-sex couples who have been living together in a committed relationship for close to two years before applying.

The visa falls under the Family Visa category and enables applicants to live, work, and study in the UK. It is typically granted for an initial period of 33 months (or 30 months if applying from within the UK) and can be extended. After five years of continuous residence under this route, the applicant may become eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).

Key Requirements

To qualify for the Unmarried Partner Visa, applicants must meet several criteria, including:

• Genuine and subsisting relationship: The couple must have lived together in a serious relationship for close two years before applying. – Where the couple have been unable to live together for two years, exceptional circumstances can be raised with the help of Westkin.
• Financial requirement: The UK-based partner (sponsor) must meet a minimum income threshold of £29,000. If the applicant is inside the UK then their income can be combined.
• Accommodation: The couple must demonstrate they have suitable housing in the UK.
• English language proficiency: The applicant must prove they can speak and understand English, usually by passing an approved test or holding an exempt qualification.
• Immigration status of the sponsor: The UK partner must be a British citizen, have settled/Pre-settled status, or hold refugee status or humanitarian protection.