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Unmarried Partner Visa Solicitors

Want to bring your unmarried partner to the UK? If you and your partner have built a genuine, long-term relationship, you don’t need to be married to live together here. Our UK partner visa solicitors guide your application from first consultation to decision, so you can stop living apart and start your life together.

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Salam Immigration for the UK Unmarried Partner Visa

Choosing the right route matters. The UK Unmarried Partner Visa — also called the de facto or living-together visa is for couples in a relationship similar to marriage or civil partnership who want to live together in the UK without marrying first. Our immigration solicitors handle the whole process, so nothing is left to guesswork.

The Home Office expects clear evidence that your relationship is genuine, ongoing and long-term. We help you build that case properly, from proof of your relationship and time together to meeting the financial, accommodation and English language requirements, and we keep you updated at every stage.

Whether you’re applying for the first time, extending your stay, or reapplying after a refusal, our team gives you honest, practical advice and a clear plan. Fixed fees mean you always know exactly where you stand.

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Samera Akhtar

Solicitor-Branch Manager

Dedicated UK Partner Visa Specialist

Samera is a highly regarded specialist in UK partner and family visa applications. Her deep knowledge of the unmarried partner route, and the evidence the Home Office looks for, means every application is prepared thoroughly to reduce the risk of delay or refusal. She is especially experienced with complex relationship circumstances and reapplications, giving couples clear, personal guidance from start to finish.

Our UK Unmarried Partner Visa Services

One-to-one sessions with a partner visa specialist, built around your relationship and circumstances.
We handle your UK partner visa application from paperwork to submission.
Need to move quickly? We prepare and submit without unnecessary delay.
Thorough, evidence-led legal support to give your application its best footing.

Expert UK Unmarried Partner Visa Support

Personalised Assistance

In-depth Knowledge

Fast-Track Support

Comprehensive Services

Reliable Representation

Proven Success

Reunite With the One You Love

Why Choose Us?

Applying for an unmarried partner visa isn’t simple — one weak piece of evidence can mean delay or refusal. With specialist legal support, every detail of your relationship is presented the way the Home Office needs to see it, for a smoother, less stressful application. Don’t wait to reunite.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a UK Unmarried Partner Visa?

It lets the unmarried partner of a British citizen or someone settled in the UK live here, provided you’re in a genuine relationship similar to marriage or civil partnership. It’s also known as the de facto or living-together visa.

Both partners must be over 18 and in a genuine, ongoing relationship akin to marriage for at least two years. Your partner must be a British citizen or settled in the UK, you must intend to live together permanently, and you’ll need to meet the financial, accommodation and English language requirements.

A fiancé visa is for couples planning to marry in the UK within six months and doesn’t allow work. A spouse visa is for married couples. The unmarried partner visa is for committed, long-term couples who aren’t married — and it does allow you to work.

You’ll need to show a genuine relationship similar to marriage for at least two years. We’ll advise you on exactly which documents best demonstrate this for your situation.

Yes. Unlike the fiancé visa, the unmarried partner visa allows you to work and study in the UK.

How long does the visa last?

It’s usually granted for around 30 months if you apply from inside the UK, or 33 months from outside, with a route to extend and eventually apply for settlement (ILR).

Evidence of your relationship and time together, proof you meet the financial requirement, accommodation details, valid passports, and proof of your intention to live together in the UK. We’ll give you a tailored checklist.

We review the refusal, identify what went wrong, and help you build a stronger reapplication or appeal. Speak to us before you reapply.

Processing times vary depending on where you apply and current Home Office timescales. We’ll give you a realistic estimate for your case at your consultation.

Salam Immigration offers comprehensive support, including personalised advice, document checks, application preparation, and representation to ensure a smooth and successful application process.