The UK Unmarried Partner Visa is the ideal visa for British men who have long-term Thai girlfriends of Thai partners. You may have a “Thai Village Wedding” marriage but are not legally married. Your Thai girlfriend will be able to visit or live in the UK with you in a similar manner to someone who was entering the UK on a UK Spouse Visa.
How does your Thai girlfriend qualify for the UK Unmarried Partner Visa?
- You (the male partner) must be a British National
- You both must 18 years of age or older
- You must live like husband and wife and have done so for a minimum of two years ( overseas)
- You must be in a genuine relationship
- You must plan to reside in the UK
- You must have the financial means to support yourselves
- Your Thai girlfriend must have passed the A1 (IELTS) English test
- You must have somewhere to live
Financial Requirements
- If you are a supporting partner, you must earn a minimum of £18,600p.a.
- For the first non-British dependent child, an additional £3,800p.a. is needed
- For each additional child thereafter, a further £2,400p.a. is a requirement
Documents which may demonstrate that you have been living together
- Joint commitments, (such as joint bank accounts, investments, rent agreements, mortgage, life insurance policy naming the other partner as beneficiary etc);
- Birth certificates or records of any children of the relationship, showing both partners as parents;
- Any official correspondence linking both partners to the same address, for example, Council Tax, utility bills, Doctors records;
- Any other evidence that adequately demonstrates the couple’s long-term commitment to each other.
How long is the UK Unmarried Partner Visa valid for?
- If applied for in Thailand, it will be granted for an initial period of 30 months
- If applied for in the UK, it will be for 30 months
- After this period has elapsed, if circumstances remain the same a further 30 months, Further Leave to Remain will be issued
- After 5 years living in the UK, you Thai partner can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
How can Thai Visa Express Help?
Thai Visa Express is a team of professional immigration consultants who are always ready to assist you with any UK visa application in Thailand. We have over 15 years of experience dealing with UK visas & immigration daily, and we are regulated by the Office of Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) in the UK. We offer a free 30-minute consultation from one of our designated caseworkers, contact us today.