If your proposed civil partner is a UK citizen then it is possible for you to apply for a visa in order to stay with them in the UK. There have been some recent changes to the visa application process; however, if you have submitted an application for a visa before 8th July 2012 then your terms and conditions will not be affected. If you need to renew your visa, then your application will be considered under the terms that were in place prior to the changes. If you are only just making an application for a proposed civil partner visa then there are updated criteria you must meet. If you are unsure about the application at any stage, you may decide to employ immigration solicitors to help you ease through the process. A good immigration law firm will help you navigate any potential pitfalls of the application processes, which means you are likely to be far more successful in having your visa application approved.
You may apply for a visa under the proposed civil partner category if you meet certain criteria. Your partner must be a UK citizen or be able to prove they have settled successfully in the country. You must also be able to prove your intention of marrying within six months of arriving in the UK and then settling in the country. Your immigration solicitors will be able to guide you on the best way to do this.
You must apply for the visa from your home country and must be 18 years of age or over when the application is made. You and your partner should not be in any way related, which means in the eyes of the UK law you are actually eligible to marry each other. You will also have to prove that your partnership is genuine and that you have met, face to face, prior to the application being submitted.
If either partner has been married or been in a civil partnership previously then proof of the dissolving of the relationship must be provided. You must also be willing to make the UK your permanent home once married. There are certain financial requirements that must be met and a certain minimum level of fluency in English is required. Your immigration lawyer can help you to assess your eligibility on both of these points.
You do not need to apply for this type of visa if you are a national of one of the EEA countries or in Switzerland. The terms of the European Economic Area means that those living within these countries already have a right to live in the UK or any other country under the EU flag. If you do not intent to stay in the UK after the wedding ceremony you will need to apply for a different visa. If you do not intent to register a civil partnership or get married soon after your arrival into the UK you will again need to apply for a different type of visa.
You may apply for a visa under the proposed civil partner category if you meet certain criteria. Your partner must be a UK citizen or be able to prove they have settled successfully in the country. You must also be able to prove your intention of marrying within six months of arriving in the UK and then settling in the country. Your immigration solicitors will be able to guide you on the best way to do this.
You must apply for the visa from your home country and must be 18 years of age or over when the application is made. You and your partner should not be in any way related, which means in the eyes of the UK law you are actually eligible to marry each other. You will also have to prove that your partnership is genuine and that you have met, face to face, prior to the application being submitted.
If either partner has been married or been in a civil partnership previously then proof of the dissolving of the relationship must be provided. You must also be willing to make the UK your permanent home once married. There are certain financial requirements that must be met and a certain minimum level of fluency in English is required. Your immigration lawyer can help you to assess your eligibility on both of these points.
You do not need to apply for this type of visa if you are a national of one of the EEA countries or in Switzerland. The terms of the European Economic Area means that those living within these countries already have a right to live in the UK or any other country under the EU flag. If you do not intent to stay in the UK after the wedding ceremony you will need to apply for a different visa. If you do not intent to register a civil partnership or get married soon after your arrival into the UK you will again need to apply for a different type of visa.
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