Spouse and Civil Partner Visa

Marrying or forming a partnership with an eligible spouse of partner does not automatically give you a right to live in the UK. A Spouse or Civil Partner visa allows foreign nationals to live with their spouse or partner in the UK if they are married or form a partnership with a British or Irish citizen, a person with a settled or pre-settled status in the UK, a holder of a Turkish Business Person or Turkish worker visas, or a person with a refugee status or humanitarian protection in the UK. Spouse or Civil Partner visa holders are permitted to work in the UK.  

A Spouse and Civil Partner visa is initially granted for 2 years and 6 months (plus additional 3 months if you are applying for entry clearance) and can be extended further for 2 years and 6 months. After a period of 5 years, this visa can lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain or Settlement in the UK.  

Our solicitors can help with advising on the relevant visa requirements, completing the application form, reviewing necessary documents and other supporting evidence, and accompanying the process until your Spouse or Civil Partner visa is issued.  

If your Spouse or Partner visa has been refused, you should have a right to appeal to the First Tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) as this type of application is considered to be a human rights claim. Depending on your circumstances, you might be able to pursue further the decision maker’s refusal of your visa via Judicial Review (to challenge the lawfulness of the decision) or via Administrative Review (if a mistake was made by the decision maker when issuing your visa refusal).  

You will also have the option to make a new visa application. If you decide to reapply, you shall address in the new visa application all reasons for your refusal, providing all missing information and relevant supporting evidence.