UK Partner & Spouse Visa Solicitors
If you’re looking to join your partner in the UK, or want to bring your partner here to live with you, understanding which visa you need and what the application involves can feel complicated. Our immigration lawyers are here to help.
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Partner Visa Advice Tailored To You
Speak to our immigration team about your circumstances and available options. We offer a free initial consultation, with no obligation to instruct us.
Our immigration solicitors can help you understand which route is appropriate, identify the requirements that apply to your circumstances and guide you through the application process.
We advise on:
- Spouse visas
- Unmarried partner visas
- Fiancé(e) visas
- Partner visa applications from inside the UK
- Partner visa applications from outside the UK
- Partner visa extensions
- Applications leading towards settlement
Every case is different. Our approach is therefore tailored to you rather than based on a one-size-fits-all process. Request a free consultation today, call us on 0800 118 1500 or complete our form.
Which Partner Visa is Right For You?
Spouse Visa
If you are married to, or in a civil partnership with, a person who is eligible to sponsor you in the UK, you may be able to apply for a spouse or partner visa.
Fiancé(e) Visa
If you are outside the UK and intend to marry or enter into a civil partnership in the UK, a fiancé(e) visa may be the appropriate route.
Unmarried Partner Visa
You may be able to apply as an unmarried partner if you are in a qualifying relationship with your partner. Unmarried partner applications can require careful consideration of your relationship and the evidence available to demonstrate it.
Requirements
We can advise you on eligibility, supporting evidence, financial and English-language requirements, and what you will need to consider after your marriage or civil partnership
Applying From Inside or Outside the UK?
Partner Visa Applications From Inside The UK
If you are already in the UK, we can advise you on whether you can apply to extend or switch to the partner route and help you prepare your application.
We can consider:
- Your current immigration status
- Whether you can apply from within the UK
- Your relationship
- Financial circumstances
- English-language requirements
- Supporting documentation
- Previous immigration history
Partner Visa Applications From Outside The UK
If you are currently overseas and want to join your partner in the UK, we can advise you on the appropriate entry clearance application.
We can help you understand the requirements, prepare your supporting evidence and navigate the application process from the initial assessment through to submission.
Partner Visa Requirements
Partner visa applications can involve several different requirements, and the evidence needed will depend on your individual circumstances.
Relationship
You will need to demonstrate that your relationship meets the requirements of the relevant immigration route.
Financial Requirement
You may need to demonstrate that the applicable financial requirements are met through permitted sources of income, savings or other qualifying circumstances.
English Lanuage
Depending on the route and your circumstances, you may need to meet an English-language requirement.
Supporting Evidence
The quality and relevance of your supporting documents can be extremely important. We can advise you on the evidence appropriate to your circumstances and identify potential issues before your application is submitted.
Immigration History
Your previous applications, visas, refusals or other immigration circumstances may be relevant to your case.
If you’re unsure of whether you meet the requirments, get in touch about a free consultation.
Still have questions? Click here to read our frequently asked questions below.
Why Choose Our Partner & Spouse Visa Solicitors?
Our immigration service is led by Nisha Leel, Director, Solicitor and Head of Immigration, who brings specialist experience in UK immigration and nationality law.
Our lawyers have extensive experience in immigration law and keeps up to date with the latest legal and policy developments. As a full-service law firm, we combine nationwide expertise with a genuinely personal approach. We are committed to making expert legal advice accessible and straightforward. Our opening hours mean you can speak to us at a time that suits you, and our Lexcel accreditation reflects the quality and clarity of the service we provide.
With offices across the country and a team of specialists covering a wide range of legal services, we are able to provide practical advice tailored to your individual circumstances. As an employee-owned business, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, clear communication and legal support you can trust. Our reputation is reflected in the thousands of positive reviews we have received from happy clients. Read our Trustpilot reviews.
Nisha Leel
Director, Solicitor & Head of Immigration
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Nisha Leel is a knowledgeable, skilled and attentive immigration solicitor. She answers all questions clearly and thoughtfully, completes the paperwork in a timely manner, and handles each case with respect.
Nisha helped us to achieve a spouse visa and was incredibly professional, helpful, and provided full clarity at every step of the way.
I used Nisha Leel to assist me with obtaining Leave to Remain in the UK. She was very thorough and patient as my case was complicated. She was always quick to respond to any query and went "above and beyond" to make sure everything went smoothly.
Thanks to Nisha for her expertise and encouragement, both my partner and I felt confident and well-prepared throughout the entire process, ensuring that it was straightforward and achievable.
Nisha is very kind, polite and helpful to deal with and has made this long process as simple as possible for me and my family. I would highly recommend her to others and use her services again in future.
Our Partner & Spouse Visa Team
Nisha Leel
Director, Solicitor & Head of Immigration
Nisha Leel is Director, Solicitor & Head of Immigration in our Employment team, based in our Stourbri...
James Monk
Director & Head of Employment Law
James Monk is a Director & Solicitor and heads up our Employment Law team. James works with clients t...
Emma Monk
Senior Associate & Solicitor
Emma Monk is a Senior Associate & Solicitor in our Employment Team, providing advice on a range of em...
Amy Steventon
Solicitor
Amy is a Solicitor in our Employment Team, progressing from an Administrator to being offered a trai...
Partner & Spouse Visa FAQs
Can I apply for a spouse visa from inside the UK?
In some circumstances, yes. Whether you can apply from within the UK depends on your current immigration status and the applicable immigration rules.
Can I apply for a spouse visa from outside the UK?
Yes. Applicants who are outside the UK may be able to apply for entry clearance as a partner or spouse, subject to the relevant requirements.
What is the difference between a spouse visa and a fiancé(e) visa?
A spouse visa is generally for someone who is already married to or in a civil partnership with their UK-based partner. A fiancé(e) visa is generally used where the applicant intends to marry or enter into a civil partnership in the UK.
Can an unmarried partner apply for a UK visa?
Potentially, yes. There is a specific partner route for qualifying unmarried relationships, but the requirements and evidence should be considered carefully.
How do I prove that our relationship is genuine?
The appropriate evidence depends on your circumstances. We can advise you on the evidence that may help demonstrate the nature and history of your relationship.
What happens during your free initial consultation?
Your initial consultation is an opportunity to explain your circumstances and discuss your immigration options with us.
Depending on your circumstances, we may discuss:
- Your relationship with your partner
- Where you and your partner currently live
- Your immigration status
- Whether you are married, engaged or unmarried partners
- Your financial circumstances
- Your previous immigration history
- Your intended application route
- Any concerns you have about your eligibility or evidence
At the end of the consultation, you should have a clearer understanding of the issues you need to consider and whether you would benefit from further legal assistance.
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