UK Family Visas
UK Partner Visa
A UK partner visa allows spouses, unmarried or same-sex partners and fiances of UK citizens or permanent resident to come and live with their family in the UK.
Partner Visa Requirements
To qualify for a Partner visa, applicants must be an eligible partner of a UK citizen or permanent resident who is currently living or who intends to live permanently in the UK.
An eligible partner is a:
- Spouse (husband, wife or civil partner); or
- Unmarried or same-sex partner; or
- Fiance(e) or proposed civil partner.
Partner visa applicants are usually required to be of a minimum age, meet English language, accommodation and maintenance (funds) requirements and demonstrate that their relationship is existing and genuine in nature.
Partner visa applicants may also be required to meet certain health and character requirements.
Partner Visa Entitlements
A Partner visa entitles the holder to come and live in the UK with their partner. A Partner visa is usually granted for an initial probationary period, depending on the type of relationship.
- Spouse: 2 year probationary period unless spouses have been married or in a civil partnership and living together for at least 4 years and the partner may be granted indefinite leave to remain immediately.
- Unmarried or same-sex partner: 2 year probationary period unless partners have been in a relationship and living together for at least 4 years and the partner may be granted indefinite leave to remain immediately.
- Fiance(e) or proposed civil partner: 6 months during which the applicant must marry or undertake a Civil Partnership Registration with their partner. After the ceremony, an application for a Partner visa as a Spouse can be made. This visa type does not entitle the holder to work in the UK.
Dependent and unmarried children under 18 years of age may be included on the visa application to accompany their parent/s to the UK.
A Partner visa may lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) which entitles individuals to permanent residency in the UK.
Partner Visa Processing Time and Costs
| PARTNER VISA | OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE) | INSIDE THE UK (FLR) |
|---|---|---|
| Government Main Application Fee | UK£810 | UK£550 |
| Government Partner Application Fee | NA | NA |
| Government Child Application Fee | UK£810 | UK£275/550* |
| Advanced Migration Service | US$399 | |
| Premium Migration Service | US$3999 | |
| Processing Times | 1 – 12 Weeks | 4 – 16 Weeks |
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* The reduced fee will be applicable when the dependent applies at the same time with the main applicant.
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