Civil Partner Visa Applications

• Apply online.
• Complete the application form accurately.
• Submit required supporting documents.
• Pay the application fee.
• Attend a biometrics appointment (if necessary).
• Visa required for UK entry.

• Valid passport or travel ID
• Passport photo page copies and visa/entry stamps
• Previous immigration application details
• Criminal record information
• Parents’ birth dates and nationalities
• Tuberculosis test results (if required)
• Proof of genuine relationship
• Financial evidence
• Language proficiency proof or exemption
• Certified translations (if applicable)

Your Partner’s Eligibility

• British or Irish citizen
• Settled status in the UK
• Pre-settled status (before 1/1/2021)
• Turkish Businessperson or Worker visa
• Refugee or humanitarian protection status

Relationship and Personal Requirements

• Legally recognized civil partnership in the UK
• Both partners over 18
• Genuine and ongoing relationship
• No ongoing previous relationships
• Adequate UK accommodation
• Meet financial requirements
• Fulfil language requirements

Proving a Genuine Relationship

• Demonstrate genuine and ongoing civil partnership.
• Provide evidence of shared living arrangements (utility bills, tenancy agreement).
• Show joint financial responsibilities (bank accounts, shared bills).
• Evidence of shared childcare (if applicable).
• Proof of mutual visits to each other’s home countries.
• Submit additional evidence (photos, messages, letters, travel details).
• Prove termination of previous relationships (divorce, dissolution)

• Demonstrate adequate UK accommodation.
• Avoid reliance on public funds.
• Sole ownership or tenancy required.
• Adhere to overcrowding and health regulations.
• Provide proof of ownership or tenancy.
• Letter of accommodation from host (if applicable).

• English tests are usually required.
• Exemptions: over 65, English-speaking country, English degree (requires Ecctis certificate), UK degree, medical exemption.
• Minimum language level: A1 for initial visa.
• Increased language level for visa extension: A2.
• Re-use of A2 test result: possible for visa extension.

• Minimum income: £29,000 for couple
• Additional income for children: £3,800 for first child, £2,400 for subsequent children (unless British/Irish or settled status)
• Acceptable income sources: employment, self-employment, savings, pensions, property rentals
• Financial requirement exemptions: certain state benefits
• Evidence of income: bank statements, payslips, employment letter
• ILR financial requirement: must be met after 5 years
• Alternative path: 10-year route to ILR if initial financial requirements not met

Application Fee

• Inside UK: £1,048 
• Outside UK : £1,846
• Immigration health surcharge: £1,035 (adults), £776 (under 18)
• Additional costs may apply: biometric residence permit, document translation, English test, Ecctis certificate, super priority visa.

• Processing time: up to 24 weeks from visa appointment.
• Delays possible due to 
  • high caseload, 
  • additional information requests, 
  • complex cases, 
  • or eligibility concerns.
• Super-priority service available for faster processing (additional fee).

UK Immigration Solicitors can help you complete and submit your UK Marriage Visa application successfully, ensuring you meet all of the necessary requirements.

• Your application handled by a qualified specialist
• Avoid mistakes that could cost you £00’s
• Round-the-clock support and updates
• Comprehensive document checks
• 99% Success Rate

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