Key Points
- Written and signed by the UK partner.
- Confirms status, relationship, finances and accommodation.
- States the intention to live together permanently in the UK.
- One to two pages is normally enough.
What to cover
- The sponsor's full name, date of birth, nationality or immigration status and address
- How and when the couple met, and how the relationship developed
- The date and place of the marriage or civil partnership
- The sponsor's work and income, in line with the financial evidence
- Where the couple will live
- A clear statement that the couple intend to live together permanently in the UK
Tone
Write it in your own words. A natural account with real dates and details is more convincing than a template, and the decision maker will compare it with the form.
Sign and date it
Include contact details, sign it and date it close to the date of application.
Official Sources
This page is general information, not legal advice. The rules and figures are set by the Home Office and can change.