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The UK government has increased the minimum income requirement from £18,600 to £29,000. Our experts will help you navigate these changes successfully.
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What is a UK Civil Partnership Visa?
The UK Civil Partnership Visa allows people in a legally recognized civil partnership with a British citizen or settled person to live in the UK. Civil partnerships have the same legal status as marriage and provide identical rights under UK immigration law.
Same Rights as Marriage
Civil partnerships have identical legal rights to marriage. The visa requirements, benefits, and path to settlement are exactly the same.
33 Month Initial Visa
Your first visa is valid for 33 months (2 years and 9 months), with full work and study rights throughout.
Path to Settlement
After 5 years in the UK on this visa route, you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (permanent settlement).
Civil Partnership vs Marriage: No Difference in Rights
Under UK immigration law, civil partnerships and marriages are treated identically. Whether you're in a civil partnership or married, you have the same visa requirements, the same work rights, the same path to settlement, and the same benefits. The only difference is the type of legal ceremony you've had. Both routes lead to permanent settlement after 5 years and eligibility for citizenship after 6 years.
Who Can Apply?
You are in a legally registered civil partnership with a British citizen or person with settled status
Both you and your civil partner are 18 years or older
Your relationship is genuine and subsisting
You intend to live together permanently in the UK
You meet the English language requirement (B1 level)
You meet the financial requirement (£29,000 minimum annual income)
Any previous relationships have ended permanently
Benefits of Civil Partnership Visa
Full work rights in any job or profession without restrictions
Study at any educational institution in the UK
Bring dependent children under 18 to the UK
33 months initial residence, extendable for 30 more months
Apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 years
Eligible for British citizenship after 6 years total residence
Access to NHS healthcare (with health surcharge payment)
UK Civil Partnership Visa Requirements
To qualify for a UK Civil Partnership Visa, you and your partner must meet specific criteria. Our experts will guide you through each requirement step by step.
Financial Requirements
£29,000 Minimum Annual Income (2025)
This is the new requirement as of Loading.... Your UK partner's income, or a combination of both incomes, must meet this threshold.
Acceptable sources of income:
- UK employment income (salary before tax and NI)
- Self-employment or limited company income in UK
- Cash savings over £16,000 held for 6+ months (£88,500 minimum to meet requirement fully)
- Pension income
- Non-employment income (rental income, dividends)
Additional Costs for Children
If sponsoring dependent children: £29,000 + £3,800 for first child + £2,400 for each additional child. Not required if children are British/Irish citizens or have ILR.
English Language
You must demonstrate English language ability at B1 level (intermediate) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for your first Civil Partnership visa application.
Ways to prove English:
- Pass an approved English test at B1 level (IELTS Life Skills B1, Trinity GESE Grade 5)
- Have a degree taught in English (requires Ecctis certificate if outside UK)
- Be a national of an English-speaking country
Exemptions from English test:
- You're age 65 or over
- You have a physical or mental condition preventing you from taking the test
- You're from an exempt country (Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, USA)
Accommodation
You must show you have adequate accommodation in the UK where you and your civil partner will live together. This ensures you won't need public assistance during your stay.
Requirements:
- Owned or rented by you, your partner, or both
- Not acquired using public funds
- Must not be overcrowded according to UK standards
- Meets public health standards
Acceptable Evidence
Property ownership documents (title deed, mortgage agreement), tenancy agreement, or letter from family/friend confirming you will live with them with adequate housing for your stay.
Genuine Partnership
You must prove that your civil partnership is genuine, subsisting, and not entered into primarily to circumvent UK immigration rules.
Evidence to provide:
- Valid civil partnership certificate recognized in UK
- Proof of living together (utility bills, tenancy agreements)
- Joint financial commitments (shared bank accounts, bills)
- Evidence of visiting each other's home countries
- Photos, messages, letters, travel documents together
- Proof of jointly raising children (if applicable)
Important
Any previous marriages or civil partnerships must have ended permanently. Provide divorce certificates, dissolution documents, or death certificates as proof.
Required Documents
A complete and well-organized document package is crucial for success. Here's what you'll need for your civil partnership visa application.
Identity Documents
- Current passport or travel document
- Copies of picture pages from previous passports
- Birth certificate
- Details of previous immigration applications
- Information about any convictions
Partnership Evidence
- Civil partnership certificate (valid in UK)
- Proof of living together (utility bills, lease)
- Joint financial documents (bank accounts, bills)
- Photos together (dated and varied)
- Travel evidence visiting each other
- Communication history (messages, calls)
Financial Documents
- 6 months payslips (if employed)
- Employment contract/letter from employer
- 6 months corresponding bank statements
- Tax returns (if self-employed)
- Savings statements held 6+ months (if using savings)
Accommodation Proof
- Property ownership documents (title deed), or
- Tenancy agreement, or
- Mortgage statement
- Letter from family/friend confirming adequate housing
English Language Proof
- English test certificate (B1 level), or
- Degree certificate taught in English, or
- Passport from English-speaking country
- Medical evidence (if exempt due to condition)
Partner's Documents
- British passport or biometric residence permit
- Birth certificate and nationality proof
- Divorce/dissolution/death certificates (if applicable)
- Employment and income documents
Important: Document Translations
Any documents not in English or Welsh must be accompanied by a certified translation. Our expert team will review your situation, create a customized document checklist, and ensure every document meets Home Office standards. We check for common mistakes that lead to refusals, saving you time and stress.
Civil Partnership Visa Application Process
Follow this step-by-step guide to apply for your UK Civil Partnership Visa successfully.
Verify Your Eligibility
Ensure you are in a registered civil partnership and both meet all requirements: age (18+), financial threshold (£29,000), English language (B1), genuine partnership, and adequate accommodation. Book a free consultation with our specialists for a comprehensive eligibility assessment.
Gather Supporting Documents
Collect all required documents: civil partnership certificate, identity documents, relationship evidence, financial documents (6 months payslips and bank statements), accommodation proof, and English language certificates. All documents not in English must be professionally translated. Our team can provide a customized checklist for your specific situation.
Complete Online Application
Apply online through the UK government website. You'll need to complete the visa application form with detailed information about yourself, your civil partner, your relationship history, employment, finances, and travel history. Take your time to ensure all information is accurate and complete to avoid delays or refusals.
Pay Application Fees
Pay the visa application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge. From outside UK: £1,938 application fee. From inside UK: £1,321 application fee. The health surcharge is currently £1,035 per adult per year (typically £2,587.50 for a 30-month grant) and £776 per child per year. You may also need to pay for priority processing services, biometric appointments, translations, and English tests.
Book and Attend Biometric Appointment
Book your appointment at a visa application center. At the appointment, you'll have your photo and fingerprints taken (biometrics) and submit your supporting documents. Bring your passport, appointment confirmation, and all required documents. If applying from outside the UK, processing starts from this date.
Wait for UKVI Decision
Standard processing time is up to 24 weeks from your biometric appointment. Priority services may be available for faster processing (additional cost). The Home Office may contact you for additional information or documents during processing. You can track your application status online.
Receive Decision and Visa
If approved, you'll receive your visa with 33 months (2 years and 9 months) of leave to remain. You'll have full work and study rights in the UK. If applying from outside UK, you'll receive your passport with a vignette allowing you to collect your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) within 10 days of arriving in the UK.
Plan Your Extension and Settlement Path
Before your 33-month visa expires, apply to extend for another 30 months. You must continue to meet all requirements (relationship, financial, English, accommodation). After 5 years total on this visa route, apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) for permanent settlement. After 6 years total residence, you become eligible for British citizenship.
Timeline Summary
2-4 weeks
Document preparation
Up to 24 weeks
Processing time
33 months
Initial visa duration
Path to permanent settlement: 5 years total residence on this route
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