Who is eligible for a partner visa UK?

A partner includes a fiancé (e) or proposed civil partner, a spouse or civil partner, as well as an unmarried or same-sex partner. An unmarried partner includes anyone who has been living in a relationship akin to a marriage or civil partnership for at least 2 years prior to applying for a Partner Visa UK.

Can a same sex partner apply for immigration in the UK?

Immigration Rules Paragraph 295AAAn application by an unmarried or same-sex partner should be refused if: the applicant will be aged under 18 on the date of arrival in the UK; or the applicant’s unmarried or same-sex partner is aged under 18 on the date of arrival in the UK.

How to enter the UK as an unmarried partner?

Entry Clearance as an Unmarried Partner If you are looking to enter the UK as an unmarried partner of a British national or person present and settled in the UK, you will need to meet the following requirements:- The applicant must be outside the UK

Who is a sponsor for an unmarried same sex partner?

1. SET5.1 What is the definition of a sponsor? In applications from unmarried or same sex-partners, the sponsor is the person with whom the applicant is in a relationship and intends to continue living with. 2. SET5.2 Who can sponsor an unmarried / same-sex partner for a settlement application?

Can a partner visa be held jointly in the UK?

If the cash savings route is taken, then it can be held jointly or separately. * If children are included in the application, then these financial requirements increase accordingly. The UK spouse visa or partner visa counts as qualifying time in the UK towards indefinite leave to remain (ILR).

Can an unmarried partner apply for British citizenship?

However once ILR has been obtained you will only be able to apply for British citizenship if you have completed five years residence in the UK. Unmarried Partners under Tier1 & 2 must complete five years as a dependent if the application is processed after 9 July 2012.