The UK unmarried partner visa allows couples who are not married or in a civil partnership to live together in the UK, provided they can show a genuine, durable relationship of at least two years. Since the rules changed in January 2024, some long-standing assumptions...
UK Immigration Guides and Insights
Expert insights across every UK immigration route we cover, from partner and family visas to settlement and British citizenship. Choose a topic below to see all the guides for it.
British CitizenshipNaturalisation, registration and becoming British.
Indefinite Leave to RemainSettling permanently after your qualifying period.
Spouse VisaJoining a British or settled partner in the UK.
Work VisaWorking in the UK across the main employment routes.
Visitor VisaVisiting the UK for family, tourism or business.
Student VisaStudying in the UK and the visa requirements.
News & UpdatesThe latest UK immigration rule changes and updates.
Fiancé VisaComing to the UK to marry, then switching to a spouse visa.
Unmarried Partner VisaApplying as a durable, unmarried partner of a UK sponsor.
NaturalisationBecoming a British citizen after settlement.
Spouse Visa ExtensionExtending your partner visa for the second stage.
Further Leave to RemainExtending your stay on family and other routes.
Latest UK immigration guides
Spouse & Partner Visa Financial Requirement 2026: £29,000 Explained
Last reviewed: 26 June 2026. The financial requirement is the minimum income or savings a couple must show for a UK partner or spouse visa under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules. For most new applicants it is a gross annual income of £29,000 (as of June 2026),...
What is Appendix FM For UK Partner & Child Dependant Visas?
Behind all UK family visa applications is a couple deciding to build their life in the UK. Appendix FM is the part of the Immigration Rules that governs that decision for partners, spouses, fiancés, civil partners and unmarried partners of British and settled people....
Form AN Guide 2026: How to Complete the UK Naturalisation Application
Form AN is the official application form used to apply for British Citizenship by Naturalisation. Naturalisation is a legal process to become a citizen, where applicants demonstrate their eligibility according to the legal requirements under the British Nationality...
UK Fiance Visa Financial Requirement 2026Â
As a Fiance Visa applicant, you and your British partner must demonstrate a minimum annual income of £29,000. This post explains the UK Fiance Visa financial requirement in 2026, including the income threshold, acceptable income sources, an overview of the documentary...
SET(M) Application Form ILR Guide 2026
If you are the partner of a British citizen or a settled person and have lived in the UK for almost 5 years, the SET(M) application form is the next step to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK. This post provides an overview of the SET(M) application form,...
What is the difference between citizenship and naturalisation?
People often use the words citizenship and naturalisation as if they mean the same thing, and the distinction matters more than it first appears. British citizenship is a legal status. Naturalisation is one of several routes by which an adult can acquire that status....
Earned settlement for indefinite leave to remain: what it means
For many people, settlement is the goal that years of lawful residence in the UK have been building towards. Earned settlement is a proposed reform that would change how that goal is reached, moving away from a fixed qualifying period towards one earned through...
Immigration Update – eVisas Replace Vignettes
For applicants applying for a UK visa from outside the United Kingdom, physical visa vignettes (passport stickers) will progressively be withdrawn. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is transitioning to a fully digital immigration status system, whereby successful...
UK Immigration Update – 14 October 2025 Rule Changes
The Home Office has announced a major update to the UK Immigration Rules through the Statement of Changes (HC 1333), published on 14 October 2025. These amendments implement measures first outlined in the Restoring Control Over the Immigration System White Paper and...
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