UK Civil Partner Visa
UK Civil Partner Visa: A Comprehensive Guide
Are you embarking on a shared life journey in the UK? Immtell is here to simplify obtaining a UK civil partner visa, paving a smoother path for your life together.
What is a UK Civil Partner Visa?
A UK civil partner visa allows individuals in a civil partnership with a UK citizen or permanent resident to live and work in the UK. To start your journey, it’s vital to understand how to apply for a civil partner visa in the UK.
How to Apply for a Civil Partner Visa in the UK
Applying for a civil partner visa in the UK involves numerous steps, including gathering the necessary documentation and providing evidence of your relationship. At Immtell, we’re committed to making this journey more accessible for you.
Our experienced consultants guide you through every step of your civil partner visa application. We help you understand the requirements, collate necessary documentation, and build a compelling application to maximise your chances of securing a UK civil partner visa.
The stipulations for a UK civil partner visa are quite rigorous. Given the Entry Clearance Officer’s (ECO) limited scope for discretion, making sure that your civil partner visa applications are meticulously composed is crucial. Further, the specifics of UK civil partner visa requirements may differ based on whether the application is submitted from inside the UK or from abroad.
Outside UK
- You and your civil partner must be 18 years old or over.
- You must be legally recognised civil partners and have met each other.
- You must plan to live together permanently.
- Your civil partner is either present and settled in the United Kingdom (British Citizen or holds ILR) or will arrive with you to be admitted for settlement.
- Adequate accommodation was arranged for you and any dependents, and you can maintain yourselves and any dependents without the need for UK public funds.
- Your civil partner earns more than £29,000 per year or has at least £88,500 on savings to be able to support you without claiming public funds.
- You must satisfy the English language requirement, Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Inside UK
- You and your civil partner must be 18 years old or over.
- You must be legally recognised civil partners and have met each other.
- You must plan to live together permanently.
- Your civil partner is present and settled in the United Kingdom (British Citizen or holds ILR).
- Adequate accommodation was arranged for you and any dependents, and you can maintain yourselves and any dependents without the need for UK public funds.
- Either you or your civil partner or the two of you combined must receive an income of at least £29,000 per year or a minimum of £88,500 in savings to be able to support you without claiming public funds. Different rules apply if you were granted a visa on this route before 11 April 2024.
- You must satisfy the English language requirement, Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) if switching from another visa type or Level A2 if applying to extend an initial 33-month visa granted in the same category.
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