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Can a Ukrainian citizen apply for a UK partner visa while already living in the UK on another type of visa?

Can a Ukrainian citizen apply for a UK partner visa while already living in the UK on another type of visa?

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Publication date: 10.12.2025

Recently, our team was asked a question: “Can a Ukrainian citizen apply for a UK partner visa while already living in the UK on another type of visa?”

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03.12.2025 10:20:17 Yes, a Ukrainian citizen who is already in the UK on another type of valid visa may apply to switch to a UK partner visa from within the UK, provided they meet the eligibility requirements for the partner visa. However, there are some visa categories, such as visit visas or visas granting leave outside the Immigration Rules, from which you generally cannot switch to a partner visa. It's important to carefully review the conditions of your current visa and the Home Office guidelines before applying.

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03.12.2025 10:20:21 From a legal perspective, yes, a Ukrainian citizen can apply for a UK partner visa (under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules) while already living in the UK on another type of visa, provided their current visa allows for switching categories. However, this is not permitted if they are in the UK as a visitor, fiancé(e), proposed civil partner, or on certain short-term permissions. For Ukrainians, specific schemes like the Ukraine Family Scheme or Ukraine Extension Scheme may allow extensions or switches, but eligibility depends on meeting relationship, financial, accommodation, and English language requirements. It's advisable to check the exact circumstances, as rules can vary and applications must be made before the current visa expires.

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04.12.2025 14:53:09 Yes, a Ukrainian citizen already living in the UK on another type of visa may apply to switch into the Partner Visa route, provided their current immigration status allows in-country switching. Most standard visas (work, student, family, or certain temporary routes) permit an application from within the UK. However, some categories do not allow switching, such as visitors, short-term students, or those without lawful status. In these cases, the applicant must usually leave the UK and apply from abroad. To switch, the applicant must meet all Partner Visa requirements: proof of a genuine and subsisting relationship, financial threshold, adequate accommodation, and English-language competence. Timing is crucial, as the application must be submitted before the current visa expires. Our legal service can review your specific status and advise on eligibility, risks, and the correct route to apply under Home Office rules.

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