Unmarried Partner Visa UK
Join or remain with your British or settled partner in the UK through expert legal navigation of the five-year partner route.
THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Proving Your Life Together
To qualify for an Unmarried Partner Visa, you must demonstrate a genuine and subsisting relationship akin to marriage or civil partnership for at least two years.
Global Migration Ltd specialises in securing robust evidence collection for cohabitation and ensuring you meet the complex financial requirements (typically £29,000 gross annual income). We guide you through the mandatory documentation to provide a seamless application experience.
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Success on Compliant Evidence
Expertise in Complex Partner Cases
IAA Regulated
Our advisors are strictly regulated by the IAA, ensuring that every piece of advice regarding your Unmarried Partner Visa meets the highest professional and legal standards in the UK.
Relationship Experts
We specialise in cases with complex cohabitation evidence. If your relationship records are non-traditional or incomplete, we provide strategic solutions to prove your 2-year commitment effectively.
Refusal Recovery
If your previous Unmarried Partner Visa application was refused, we offer dedicated recovery support. We identify the grounds for decline and build a robust, compliant re-submission strategy.
Unmarried Partner Visa Process
A structured, step-by-step roadmap designed by regulated advisors to help couples meet cohabitation and relationship evidence requirements for a successful UK residence application.
INITIAL ASSESSMENT
EVIDENCE ASSEMBLY
HOME OFFICE SUBMISSION
DECISION & BIOMETRICS
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Step 03
Step 04
We evaluate your eligibility against UKVI rules, focusing on the 2-year cohabitation rule and financial requirements in GBP.
Organising cohabitation proof, joint financial documents, and relationship history into a Home Office-compliant digital bundle.
We handle the online application filing and IH S surcharge payment, ensuring all technical fields reflect your specific status.
Booking your UKVCAS appointment for biometric enrolment and monitoring the Home Office decision on your Unmarried Partner Visa.
Partner Success Stories
“Professional, empathetic support that turned our complex cohabitation history into a successful visa grant. They truly care about couples.”
“Securing our Unmarried Partner Visa felt effortless with Global Migration. Their experience with evidence of cohabitation was vital for us.”
“As an unmarried couple, we worried about the evidence. The advisors were thorough and empathetic throughout the entire application.”
Sarah & DavidMANCHESTER, UK
James & PriyaLONDON, UK
Mark & SofiaBIRMINGHAM, UK
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Unmarried Partner Visa Intelligence
What are the financial requirements for the visa?
The standard financial requirement is currently £29,000 per annum. This can be met through employment income, self-employment, pensions, or non-employment income. Specific rules apply for those with children or those using cash savings to meet the threshold.
How does the 2-year cohabitation rule work?
You must demonstrate that you have been living together in a relationship akin to marriage for at least two years. Evidence should include joint tenancy agreements, utility bills, and bank statements covering the full duration. Significant gaps must be legally justified with strong alternative evidence.
Can I bring my children as dependants?
Yes, children under the age of 18 can be included as dependants on your application. You must provide evidence of their relationship to you and meet the additional financial requirements to ensure they are adequately supported during their stay in the UK.
Can I switch from a Student or Graduate route?
Yes, individuals currently in the UK on a Student (Tier 4) or Graduate visa can often switch to the Unmarried Partner route without leaving the country. You must still meet all eligibility criteria, including the relationship and financial requirements, before your current leave expires.
What documents are required for the application?
Essential documents include passports, proof of relationship (cohabitation evidence), financial evidence (salary slips, bank statements), and proof of English language proficiency. Our advisors provide a precise checklist tailored to your specific circumstances to avoid delays.
Navigating the Unmarried Partner Visa UK route requires detailed legal strategy and compliant evidence. Global Migration Ltd provides technical support for documentation and financial requirements to help couples settle together successfully.