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Same Sex Partner Visa UK 2025 | Detailed Guidance
The Same Sex Partner Visa allows you to enter and stay in the UK if you are in a same-sex relationship with a British Citizen or settled person. If you meet the immigration rule requirements will get you an initial visa to enter the UK, which is valid for up to 33 months.
To apply for a Same Sex Partner visa, you must be married or must have been in a relationship similar to marriage for 2 years.
Looking for legal advice and representations for your same-sex partner visa application? Contact our exceptionally experienced team of immigration lawyers in Manchester for fast, professional, and affordable fixed-fee legal services for your same-sex partner visa application from inside and outside the UK.
How can you apply for a same sex partner visa?
You will need to apply online using the Appendix FM Partner application form to remain with your same-sex partner in the UK. You can also apply online to enter in the UK as a partner of your same-sex partner to enter and live with your partner in the UK. You will need to pay for the immigration application and immigration health surcharge to submit the application.
You will then need to book an online appointment to submit your fingerprints to the nearest visa centre.
At Deluxe Law Chambers, we can assist you with your Unmarried Partner Visa UK or Same Sex Partner Visa application by collating the required documents and filling in the form correctly. Fortunately, by investing in our assistance, you can rest assured that your Unmarried Partner Visa UK is highly likely to succussed.
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Requirements for a Same-Sex Partner Visa UK 2025
To obtain a Same Sex Partner Visa in the UK, you must meet the eligibility criteria. These include:
- Being in a same-sex relationship with a British citizen for a minimum of two years or being legally married.
- Providing evidence of having lived together for at least two years.
- Satisfying the financial requirements mandated by the UK government.
- Successfully passing the English language proficiency test.
- Having a clean criminal record and meeting all other criteria outlined by immigration rules.
Income requirement for Same Sex Partner Visa UK
You and your partner must have a joint income of at least £29,000 per year. You can meet this requirement in a number of ways, including through your employed or self-employment income, pensions, dividend or rental income, or savings (assuming your savings are over £16,000).
Same Sex Partner Visa Applications
Our highly experienced immigration lawyer can provide detailed legal advice and representations for the following applications for same-sex partner visas:
- Same Sex Entry Clearance Visa UK
- Extension Of Same Sex Partner Visa UK
- Switching Into Same Sex Partner Visa UK
- ILR As A Same Sex Partner Visa UK
How to Apply for a Same-Sex Partner Visa UK
To initiate the application process for a UK, follow these steps:
- Complete the Appendix FM Partner Application Form Online: The application process begins by filling out the Appendix FM Partner application form online.
- Payment of Fees: You’ll need to cover the immigration application fees and immigration health surcharge (IHS fee) before submitting your application. The fee to apply for same sex partner visa from outside the UK is £1,846.
- Biometric & Fingerprint Submission: After completing the application, schedule an online appointment to submit your fingerprints at the nearest visa centre.
Super Priority Service For Same-Sex Partner Visa (Decision with 24hours)
As specialist same-sex partner visa lawyers based in Manchester, we are registered with the Home Office, UKVI and its commercial partner UKVCAS Sopra Steria to provide Super Priority Service. Under Super Priority Service, you will get the decision within 24 hours.
Our team of same-sex partner visa lawyers can prepare and submit your same-sex partner visa application under super priority service to get a faster decision.
Our Legal Fee
We charge a fixed fee starting from £900 to £1300 for our professional legal services in relation to the Same Sex Partner Visa application. The agreed fixed fee will depend on the complexity of the matter and the casework involved in the matter.
