Can my partner move to the UK?

The Unmarried Partner visa (also known as the UK defacto visa) allows the unmarried partner to enter or remain in the UK on the basis that they are in a relationship with a person who is present and ‘settled in the UK’.

What is a sham marriage in UK law?

A sham marriage, or marriage of convenience, or a sham civil partnership describes a marriage or civil partnership entered into for immigration advantage by two people who are not a genuine couple.

Do you need a visa for your partner to live in the UK?

If you want your husband, wife or partner to come and live with you in the UK, they might need to get a visa – it depends where you’re from. If you arrived in the UK by 31 December 2020, your partner might be able to apply for pre-settled or settled status from the EU Settlement Scheme. It’s free and easier than applying for a visa.

How much money does a partner need to live in the UK?

The financial requirement for a partner and 1 child is £22,400. Josh earns £15,700 per year – his income is £6,700 below the financial requirement. Josh can use savings to meet the requirement – he needs £16,000 plus £2.50 for every £1 his income is below the financial requirement.

What do I need to bring my partner to the UK?

You need to be earning a certain amount, or have enough savings, in order to bring your partner to the UK to live. This is called ‘meeting the financial requirement’. You don’t need to meet the financial requirement if you have refugee status or humanitarian protection.

How long can my partner stay in the UK?

Their visa will last for 6 months – they must marry you or become your civil partner before this ends if they want to stay in the UK. They can then apply as your partner for leave to remain for 2 years and 6 months. At the end of this, they can extend it again for the same length of time.

Can a US citizen get married in the UK?

U.S. citizens coming to the United Kingdom to marry U.K. citizens or persons settled here, or to register as Civil Partners, even if they do not plan to reside in the United Kingdom, must obtain a visa in advance. When both members of a couple are visitors, they both must obtain visas in advance.

If you want your husband, wife or partner to come and live with you in the UK, they might need to get a visa – it depends where you’re from. If you arrived in the UK by 31 December 2020, your partner might be able to apply for pre-settled or settled status from the EU Settlement Scheme. It’s free and easier than applying for a visa.

Can you still live in the UK with your spouse?

At this point you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) provided you are still married and living in the UK with your spouse and continue to meet the maintenance requirements. After you have been granted ILR you may be eligible to apply for naturalisation as British citizen.

The financial requirement for a partner and 1 child is £22,400. Josh earns £15,700 per year – his income is £6,700 below the financial requirement. Josh can use savings to meet the requirement – he needs £16,000 plus £2.50 for every £1 his income is below the financial requirement.