UK Partner Visas
Marriage is not the only partner route.
Depending on your circumstances, another route may be more appropriate. Each one has the same financial, English and accommodation requirements, and a different test for the relationship.
- 1UK Spouse VisaA UK spouse visa is the family immigration route used by eligible married partners and civil partners who want to live together in the UK. A successful application requires more than a marriage certificate: it must show that each requirement is met and back that up with the right evidence.Read more
- 2Unmarried Partner VisaYou do not necessarily need to be married to qualify under the partner route. The current rules can cover couples who have been in a relationship similar to marriage or civil partnership for at least two years, including some who have been unable to live together because of work, study, cultural circumstances or other reasons.Read more
- 3Fiancé VisaPlanning to marry your partner in the UK and then live here together? The fiancé or proposed civil partner route allows qualifying applicants to come to the UK to marry or enter into a civil partnership within the permitted period.Read more
- 4Civil Partner VisaCivil partners apply under the same partner route as married couples, with the same requirements and the same path to settlement. The main extra question is whether a partnership formed overseas is recognised in the UK.Read more
- 5Same-Sex Spouse VisaSame-sex couples apply under exactly the same rules as any other couple. The practical difference is often the evidence, particularly where the couple has lived in a country that does not recognise or allow their relationship.Read more
- 6Spouse vs Fiancé VisaIf you can marry outside the UK, the spouse visa is usually quicker to settlement and cheaper overall. The fiancé visa suits couples who want or need to hold the wedding in the UK.Read more
- 7Spouse vs Unmarried PartnerBoth routes lead to the same visa and the same path to settlement. The difference is what you must prove about the relationship: a valid marriage, or a relationship similar to marriage for at least two years.Read more
- 8Marriage Visitor vs Fiancé VisaWant to marry in the UK and then leave? The Marriage Visitor visa may be relevant. Want to marry and build your life together in the UK? The family fiancé route may be relevant.Read more
Unsure Which Route You Need?
Every couple's circumstances are different. Tell us about your situation and the stage you have reached.
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