If you are a same-sex partner of a British citizen, or a person who is settled with an Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) status, and have lived together for 2 years, or are married to them, you are eligible to apply for a UK Same-Sex Partner Visa.

You will be first granted a leave to enter the UK for a time period not exceeding 33 months if you meet the eligibility criteria for this particular visa category.

What are the requirements to apply for a UK Same-Sex Partner Visa?

To qualify to apply for a UK Same-Sex Partner Visa:

• You and your partner (also known as Sponsor) must be married, or be civil partners, or have been dating for at least 2 years
• You and your partner must be in a genuine and subsisting relationship
• You must meet the adequate financial requirement
• Prove your knowledge of English language proficiency, which is at level A1 as per the CEFR

According to Home Office regulations, same-sex partners must have lived together for at least 2 years before submitting a visa application in order for their relationship to be considered genuine & subsisting.

• Submit rental agreements in the name of both partners, property purchase registration records in either partner’s name or jointly as evidence of cohabitation
• Utility bills for the residence where the partners shared a home
• Letter from the landlord confirming that the partners shared a residence
• Letter from both partners’ parents attesting to their awareness of the relationship

You and your partner must have a combined income of minimum £18,600 a year
You will need to prove extra availability of funds for your children

• £3,800 a year for your first child
• £2,400 a year for each additional child

English language requirement for a UK Same-Sex Partner Visa?
As per the UK Immigration guidelines, anyone applying for a UK Same-Sex Partner Visa must show proof that they are proficient in English. An applicant may meet the English language requirement in one of the two ways listed below:

Qualification in education

You may submit a diploma or other academic credential that UK NARIC has determined is comparable to a UK bachelor’s degree or higher. OR you have received a degree or other academic credential that was studied or taught in English

English proficiency test

You must obtain at least a CEFR level A1 in speaking and listening on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and provide a passing certificate.

What are the documents required for a UK Same-Sex Partner Visa?

• Civil partnership certificate
• Personal bank account statements of the unmarried partners’ or their joint accounts or those with the partner listed as a nominee
• Pictures showing the couple together on holidays, or with their families
• Social media posts shared on Facebook or Instagram by either of the partners
• Social media posts about the partners on Facebook or Instagram that friends or family have posted
• Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp chat histories to demonstrate that the partners regularly communicate
• Holiday plans and hotel reservations for trips taken together

What are the fees to apply for a UK Same-Sex Partner Visa?
Following are the fees to apply for a UK Same-Sex Partner Visa:

• £1,538, if the application is being made from outside the UK (entry clearance stage)
• £1,048 if the application is being made from inside the UK (extension/FLR stage)
• Plus, an Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) of £624 for each year that is granted to your visa
• You have to pay this Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) at each stage of your visa application