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- Unmarried Partner UK Visa - Partner Visa for the UK -
- UK Visa for Unmarried Couples - Unmarried Partner UK Visa
This permit is also referred to as a de facto visa. The unmarried partner visa for immigration to the UK has been available since 1997 and applies to people who have indefinite leave to stay or settled status in the UK wishing to bring their foreign partners to join them. The below links will provide more information about the unmarried partners UK visa: An overview of the UK unmarried partner visa Who can apply for a UK unmarried partner visa? How can we prove co-habitation? What effect do previous relationships have on making an application for a UK unmarried partner visa? Are there any age restrictions? Do holders of the UK unmarried partner visa have to live together in the UK? How long does a UK unmarried partner visa last for? Do we have to prove a certain amount of available funds to apply? Once my unmarried partner has a UK unmarried partner visa are they able to work? Are dependents able to also enter the UK on a UK unmarried partner visa? Is an entry permit required to the UK? Where do I get professional advice to help my apply for a UK unmarried partner visa? Unmarried Partner UK Visa - General overviewThe unmarried partner’s visa does not require you to be married, be in a civil partnership or to get married within certain amount of time. It can be more difficult than these types of visa as there is a requirement that you can prove you have been living together for a 2 year period of time. This category, unmarried partner UK visa, can be compared to a marriage or civil partnership, just not in law.Back to questions Unmarried Partner UK Visa - Who can apply?The unmarried partner UK visa can be applied for by both heterosexual and same sex partners of European Economic Area and UK citizens who can prove co-habitation for the last two years.Back to questions Unmarried Partner UK Visa - Proving co-habitationSufficient documentary proof must be provided to establish cohabitation of two years to obtain the UK unmarried visa, examples are joint financial commitments, such as a mortgage, and shared expenses such as utility bills and joint bank accounts.Back to questions Unmarried Partner UK Visa - Previous RelationshipsIn order to successfully apply for a UK unmarried partner visa it must be demonstrated that any previous relationships have ended.Back to questions Unmarried Partner UK Visa - What age restrictions?The unmarried partner (applying for the UK unmarried partner visa) must have attained the age of 16 and the sponsor (citizen) must have attained 18 years of age.Back to questions Unmarried Partner UK Visa - Cohabitation in the UKThe couple must plan to live together permanently in the UK in suitable and available accommodation that can be paid for without reliance on public funds.Back to questions Unmarried Partner UK Visa - Duration of the permitFor applicants under the UK unmarried partner visa that can prove cohabitation of 4 years or more an application for indefinite leave to stay can be made.Applicants who can prove the minimum of two years but less than four years are granted an initial ‘probationary period’ of two years. After this two year period, assuming the relationship still complies with the legislation an application can be made for indefinite leave of absence. Back to questions Unmarried Partner UK Visa - Sufficient fundsApplicants under the UK unmarried partner visa category need to demonstrate that they posses sufficient funds for the unmarried partner to be supported without recourse to public funds.Back to questions Unmarried Partner UK Visa - Can my unmarried partner work?Successful applicants under the UK unmarried partner visa category are able to take up work once the visa is issued.Back to questions Unmarried Partner UK Visa - Can dependents come as well?As long as the children are under the age of 18 they are permitted entry to the UK as dependents and can make a simultaneous application.Back to questions Unmarried Partner UK Visa - Is an entry visa required?Non married partners must obtain an entry visa before coming to the UK.Back to questions Unmarried Partner UK Visa - Professional AssistanceThe Intergate Immigration Group has teamed up with one of the UK’s leading immigration experts to provide a comprehensive UK visa application service.For assistance and to find out more about how we can help you:
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