To apply as a partner, you and your partner both need to be 18 or over.

Your partner must also either:

• Be a British citizen
• Have settled in the UK – for example, they have indefinite leave to remain, settled status or proof of permanent residence.
• Have refugee status or humanitarian protection in the UK.

You and your partner must intend to live together permanently in the UK after you apply.

You must be able to prove one of the following:

• You’re in a civil partnership or marriage that’s recognized in the UK.
• You’ve been living together in a relationship for at least 2 years when you apply.
• You are a fiancé, fiancée or proposed civil partner and will marry or enter into a civil partnership in the UK within 6 months of arriving.

You also need to prove you:

• Have a good knowledge of English.
• Can financially support yourself and your dependents.