Partner Visa
If you are a British Citizen, or you are Settled within the UK, you may be able to bring your Spouse, Fiancé or Civil Partner to the UK.
Contact our trusted experts to see if you would be able to make a Successful Application
You can utilise our Question and Answer Scheme should you require help with only a part of your application
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- evidence of a Genuine Relationship,
- adequate accommodation available ,
- earnings above £29,000 and,
- for the applicant to have passed an approved English Language Test
- evidence of a Genuine Relationship,
- adequate accommodation available ,
- earnings above £29,000 and,
- for the applicant to have passed an approved English Language Test
Friendly support - Should you require assistance with a question regarding your application you can email the question and we will assist you.
Spouse & Partners
With major changes to the rules since April 2024, and further restrictions under review, tailored legal advice is more important than ever.
If your Spouse, Civil Partner or Fiancé(e) is a British Citizen or settled in the UK, you may be eligible to apply for a Partner Visa. A successful application typically grants initial residence in the UK for 30 months if the strict requirements set out in the Immigration Rules are met.
At Rivernote Solicitors
we provide comprehensive legal support throughout the entire process.
What are the requirements?
There are two routes to settlement; a 5 year and a 10 year route.
In order to succeed on the shorter 5 year route, you will have to satisfy all the requirements such as the suitability requirements, immigration status requirements, along with the base requirements and more.
If the requirements are met, and you are placed on the 5 year route to settlement, then you should be given an initial visa for a period of 30 months, with possible extension and indefinite leave to remain after 5 years.
If you cannot meet all of the requirements, but satisfy the suitability requirements and qualify under a specific exception, then you may be granted a visa as part of the 10 year route to settlement.
To summarise, you must prove:
• compliance with suitability criteria
• you are both over 18
• not closely related to your partner
• that you have met your partner
• relationship is genuine and subsisting
• that you were free to marry
• that you intend to live together permanently
• your partner in the UK has a gross income of £29,000 p/a (an additional £3,800 for one child applying and an additional £2,400 for each further child applying.).
Alternatively, by having the requisite amount of savings. This requirement is not applied if the sponsor is on certain types of disability benefit or carer allowance.
• Proof of English Language at level A1 of the CEFR for Languages.
How we can help
Whether you are applying for a Partner Visa, seeking to extend or eventually apply for indefinite leave after completion of the 5 year or 10 year route, then our legal team are available to help you throughout the entire legal process.
We will give you a fixed fee quote which will include:
• Detailed initial consultation to assess your eligibility and advise on your options
• Taking comprehensive instructions about your personal and relationship history
• Drafting supporting statements and legal representations tailored to your case
• Providing a customised document checklist specific to your circumstances
• Reviewing and assessing each document to ensure it meets Home Office standards
• Preparing and submitting your application either in-country or from overseas
• Booking appointments at the visa centre or embassy where required
• Compiling a complete application pack with all evidence and legal submissions to maximise your chances of success
• Taking comprehensive instructions about your personal and relationship history
• Drafting supporting statements and legal representations tailored to your case
• Providing a customised document checklist specific to your circumstances
• Reviewing and assessing each document to ensure it meets Home Office standards
• Preparing and submitting your application either in-country or from overseas
• Booking appointments at the visa centre or embassy where required
• Compiling a complete application pack with all evidence and legal submissions to maximise your chances of success