A registered civil partnership is a lawful relationship between two people of the same sex. If the civil partnership has taken place outside the UK, then the same must be recognised under the Civil Partnership Act 2004.  Same-sex or opposite sex couples should generally register their civil partnership before applying for a UK visa, unless they are applying for a fiance or proposed civil partnership visa.  Apart from the registration of civil partnership recognition under the 2004 Act, the requirements of a civil partnership visa are similar to Marriage or Spouse Visa.

Eligibility Criteria for the UK civil partnership visa

If the applicant is a partner in a same-sex relationship or opposite sex relationship like that of marriage, then he/she may be eligible to make an application for a stay or entry in the United Kingdom under the category of UK civil partnership visa

• Both the civil partner should be at least 18 years of age;
• Both the civil partners should have met and should be committed to the relationship;
• Their relationship should be genuine and subsisting; 
• Civil Partnership is recognised under the Civil Partnership Act 2004;
• Provide Evidence that your relationship is Genuine and subsisting;
• Meet the English Langusge requirement - Level A 1 of the CEFR or A2 for Extension of your stay;
• Neither of the partners has a relationship with more than one partner; 
• Both the partners intend to live together in the United Kingdom

Apart from the above, the applicant will need to provide evidence that he/she is a civil partner of:

• A present and a settled person in the United Kingdom - i.e. Indefinite Leave to Remain, or
• A British Citizen, Leave to Remain under EUSS or Leave to Remain under Appendix ECAA, Refugee or granted Humantarian protection

It is important for the partner to show that there is adequate accommodation for the other partner and any dependents and that he/she will be adequately maintained without recourse to public funds for UK civil partnership visa.

After 9 July 2012, the applicant will need meet the financial requirement that is earning of £18,600 from employment, self-employment, savings of £62500, director of a company, etcetera. There are various ways to meet the financial requirement and there are also exemptions to meet the financial requirement such as if you are in receive of PIP, DLA or Carer's allowance.

Duration of Stay under UK civil partnership visa

If you are applying from overseas, you will be issued leave to enter for a period of 33 months. Inside the United Kingdom, you will be issued a stay for a period of 30 months. A further extension will continue to be sought until it accumulates to 5 years under the UK civil partnership visa.

After completion of a period of 5 years’ residence in the United Kingdom as a civil partner, you will be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK. This is, of course, dependent upon the condition that the applicant is still in a civil partnership, where both civil partners are living together in the UK and can continue to meet the requirements as mentioned above. Of course, to the condition that the applicant is still a civil partner and living together in the UK and can continue to meet the requirement as mentioned above.

How We Work

• We assess your circumstances and provide you a quote for our services; If you want to move ahead -  
• We Provide you with a comprehensive checklist of documents according to your circumstances; 
• We provide you with templates and approved and accepted by the Home Office; 
• We advise you on the evidence and process of submitting the application from the country you apply from; 
• We Review all the evidence and suggest any amendments you may require (and/or We draft letters or templates for you where necessary);
• We do not leave any scope for refusal of your application - if there is anything which is of concern we point this out to you and help you to remedy the issues;  
• We fill and prepare the application forms and we always send this for you to review and confirm to avoid any simple mistakes;
• We prepare and finalise your application for submission and book you an appointment in the country where you provide your biometrics;  
• We preparing detailed representations for the Home Office or UKV&I in reference to the Immigration Rules (This is when you pay the rest of our 50% fee); and 
• Should there be a delay beyond the processing timings we will chase the application for you.

Do you want to apply for a UK civil partnership visa? Our immigration experts can help you with a hassle-free UK civil partnership visa application at affordable service charge. Contact us now for more information.