The Partner route visa is designed for unmarried partners of British citizens or individuals settled in the UK.
The Partner route visa is designed for unmarried partners of British citizens or individuals settled in the UK. Successful applicants can eventually acquire indefinite leave to remain or settle in the UK after 5 years, unless exceptional circumstances apply.
To qualify, you must demonstrate that:
Your partner must be either:
Both partners must be over 18 at the time of application.
Evidence of a genuine and ongoing relationship and cohabitation of at least 2 years is essential.
You must intend to live together permanently in the UK.
Proof of the end of any previous relationships is required.
You must meet the financial requirement, including having enough funds to support yourself and any dependent, without public funds. The minimum income requirement from 4th April 2025 is;
The financial requirement can be met through several ways including, salaried and non-salaried employment, savings, income from a business, investments, stocks and shares. Alternative ways include demonstrating adequate maintenance through specified welfare benefits including Personal Independence Allowance and Carers Allowance.
Adequate accommodation without overcrowding or public health violations is required.
You must meet a specified level of English language proficiency unless exempt. This is currently CEFR Level A1 for initial entry clearance applications and CEFR Level A2 for extension applications.
The fee varies depending on whether you apply from inside or outside the UK.
Decision time can vary, with options for expedited processing in some cases.
Initial grants are for 33 months (overseas) or 30 months (within the UK), with the possibility of extension.
Partner visa holders can work in the UK.
Eligibility for ILR arises after 5 years on the Partner visa route. This is subject to several requirements including financial requirement, immigration status requirement, genuine relationship requirement, English language at CEFR Level B1, Knowledge of Life in the UK.
Switching to a Partner visa is possible under certain conditions if you are already in the UK.
If you do not meet the requirements of this route, you may still be able to apply for a visa or extend your permission to stay in the UK if:
Any application granted due to exceptional circumstances will place the successful applicant on the 10-year route to settlement. This means that because they do not meet to meet requirements such as the financial requirement, they will need to complete 10-year of continuous residence before being eligible to apply for settlement under this route.
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