Appendix FM UK Guide for Family Visa Applicants
Appendix FM is the part of the UK Immigration Rules governing applications to enter or remain in the UK on the basis of family life with a qualifying sponsor. It is one of the most frequently used routes for family migration and also one of the most prescriptive, with detailed evidential and eligibility rules. This […]
UK Marriage Visa Guide 2025
The term “marriage visa” is widely used but it is not a formal UK immigration category. Couples who want to live together in the UK use the Family visa partner route under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules. This article explains what people mean by “marriage visa”, how it differs from the Fiancé(e) visa and […]
UK Spouse Visa Extension After 2.5 Years
The UK partner route under Appendix FM enables spouses and partners of British citizens and settled persons to live together in the UK. Permission is normally granted for 30 months and comes with the right to work and access to the NHS via the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). It is usually subject to a “no […]
Partner Visa UK: Family Route Guide (2025)
The term “Partner Visa UK” is widely used by applicants and advisers but does not exist as a standalone immigration category. Under UK law, applications are instead made within the Family Visa route set out in Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules. This route allows partners of British citizens, settled persons, refugees, or individuals with […]
Fiancé Visa UK | Apply to Marry in the United Kingdom
Joining your loved ones in the United Kingdom marks a major turning point. While you may wish to begin your next chapter quickly and with minimal cost or disruption, the process of applying for a Fiancé Visa can be demanding and requires careful preparation. The term “Fiancé Visa” is widely used but it does not […]
Unmarried Partner Visa UK Guide 2025
For couples who are not married or in a civil partnership but have built a life together, the UK’s immigration rules provide a route to live in the United Kingdom through what is widely known as the Unmarried Partner Visa. This option allows non-UK nationals in genuine, long-term relationships with a British citizen or an […]
Spouse Visa UK Fees 2025: Full Cost Guide
Applying for a UK spouse visa is a major step for couples planning to live together in the UK. For most applicants, the key question is cost: the Home Office application fee, the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), and a range of additional charges can add up quickly. This guide explains what you should expect to […]
Family Reunion in UK Immigration
Family reunion is a core principle of UK immigration law. It recognises that the bonds of family life should not be broken by borders or bureaucracy and that, where lawful and proportionate, families should be able to live together in the United Kingdom. The modern framework blends domestic legislation, the Immigration Rules, and international human […]
UK Family Visa Guide 2025: Rules, Types & Process
The UK immigration framework provides multiple routes that enable families to live together in Britain. Each category is designed for a specific family relationship and circumstances, with detailed evidential rules and conditions. While family reunion is a key policy objective, making a strong application has become more demanding due to higher financial thresholds, intensive documentation […]
Spouse Visa UK Requirements & Application Guide
If you are married to, or in a durable partnership with, a British citizen or a person who is settled in the UK, you do not automatically acquire immigration status. You must apply to the Home Office for permission to come to, or remain in, the UK on the partner route and prove that you […]