Civil Partnership Visa UK
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- Written by: Wembley Solicitors
A Civil Partnership visa is a type of family visa that allows you to come & live in the UK as a civil partner of a British citizen or a person settled in the UK. If your partner is a refugee or has humanitarian protection in the UK, you may also be eligible.
If you are already in the UK on a Proposed Civil Partner visa, then you can switch to a Civil Partner visa from inside the UK.
If you want to apply for a Civil Partner visa, we can help with your visa application. Call our immigration solicitor at 020 3417 3700 for legal advice and eligibility assessment.
Table of Contents
- What is a Civil Partnership visa?
- Requirements for a UK Civil Partnership visa?
- How to apply for a Civil Partner visa?
- Processing time for UK Civil Partnership visa application
- Civil Partner visa application fees
- Solicitors for Civil Partnership visa application
- How much is the immigration lawyer fee for Civil Partnership visa?
- Need legal advice & assistance?
What is a Civil Partnership visa?
The Civil Partner visa is designed for individuals who wish to come to the UK to form a civil partnership or register as a same-sex couple with a UK resident or British citizen. A civil partnership is a legally recognised relationship that provides legal rights and responsibilities similar to marriage.
A Civil Partnership visa is a route to settlement in the UK that allows you to live together with your partner in the UK for up to 30 months (2.5 years). A Civil Partner visa can be extended for another 30 months (2.5 years) if you meet certain eligibility requirements.
Requirements for a UK Civil Partnership visa?
The main requirements for a UK Civil Partner visa application under 5-year route are as follows:
- You and your partner must be at least 18 years old.
- You must be in a genuine relationship with your partner and intend to live together permanently in the UK as civil partners.
- Your partner must be a British citizen or settled in the UK, which means they have indefinite leave to remain or settled status.
- The sponsoring partner (the UK resident or British citizen) may need to meet specific financial requirements to demonstrate their ability to financially support the applicant without relying on public funds.
- You must have suitable accommodation for you and your partner to live in when you arrive in the UK. The accommodation should not be overcrowded and should meet certain standards.
- You must satisfy the English language requirements to prove your knowledge of the English language.
- Depending on your country of residence, you may need to undergo a tuberculosis (TB) test as part of the visa application process.
You must meet all other requirements depending on your circumstances. Immigration rules and requirements can change, so it is essential to consult with an immigration solicitor before applying for a UK Civil Partnership visa.
Financial requirement
You and your partner must have a combined income of at least £29,000 gross year to meet the financial requirements of a UK Civil Partner visa application under the 5-year route. You need to meet this income threshold requirement if you want to settle in the UK within 5 years.
You may be able to use your cash savings instead of income.
English language requirement
You may need to meet the English language requirement for the UK Civil Partnership visa application if you are from a non-English-speaking country. You may be exempt from taking or passing the English language test.
You can prove your knowledge of the English language with an academic qualification, or by passing an approved English language test.
For your first visa application, you must pass at least level A1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale.
How to apply for a Civil Partner visa?
The steps for a UK Civil Partner visa application are as follows:
- Check your eligibility for a Civil Partner visa
- Complete and submit the Civil Partner visa application form online
- Pay the Civil Partner visa application fee
- Pay the Immigration Healthcare Surcharge (IHS)
- Upload all the supporting documents
- Book and attend your biometric appointment
- Wait for the decision
UK Civil Partnership visa application processing time
Currently, the UK Civil Partnership visa application processing time is up to 24 weeks if applying from outside the UK. Time starts from the date of your appointment at the visa application centre.
You should usually get a decision on your Civil Partner visa within 2-4 weeks if applying from inside the UK.
Civil Partner visa application fees
The fee for a UK Civil Partnership visa application is £1,538 if you are applying from outside the UK and £1,048 for inside applications. It does not include the Immigration Healthcare Surcharge (IHS).
Click here to find out the latest Family visa fees and Healthcare surcharges.
Solicitors for Civil Partnership visa application
Our expert team of UK immigration solicitors and lawyers will be able to assist you with any type of UK Family visa or immigration application.
Immigration solicitors at Wembley Solicitors will:
- Provide detailed immigration advice.
- Assess your personal circumstances and eligibility for a UK Family visa.
- Assess the eligibility of your sponsor.
- Explain the entire UK Family visa application process.
- Give you a completed checklist of documents according to the type of visa application and your circumstances.
- Check all the supporting documents to ensure that they are sufficient and in the correct format.
- Fill out the complete application form and prepare detailed representations/cover letters for the Home Office UKVI in reference to the Immigration Rules.
- Book an appointment for you to enrol your biometrics.
- Upload all the supporting documents.
- Liaise with the Home Office UKVI throughout the process until we receive the decision.
- Keep you updated with every stage of your application.
Contact our UK Family visa solicitors in Wembley, London on 020 3417 3700 or fill in the enquiry form for immediate legal advice & assistance with your UK visa application.
How much is the immigration lawyer fee for Civil Partnership visa?
Our immigration solicitors charge a fixed fee in the region of £800 to £1000 (excluding VAT) for complete legal services in relation to the UK Civil Partnership visa application under 5-year route.
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