I am Ukrainian and I am on partner Visa in UK. I would like to know what happens if our relationship breaks down while on a partner visa?

03.12.2025 22:43:53 If your relationship breaks down while you are in the UK on a partner visa, you are required to inform the Home Office as this is a condition of your visa. Once the Home Office is notified, your visa may be curtailed, meaning it could be shortened and you will be given a certain period (usually 60 days) to either leave the UK, apply for another type of visa, or make other arrangements to remain lawfully. Failing to notify the Home Office or staying in the UK without a valid visa can affect your immigration record and future applications.

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03.12.2025 22:44:00 From a legal perspective under UK immigration rules, if you are in the UK on a partner visa (such as a spouse, civil partner, or unmarried partner visa) and your relationship breaks down, several consequences may apply. The visa is typically granted on the basis of your ongoing relationship with your sponsoring partner, who must be a British citizen, settled in the UK, or have certain other statuses. If the relationship ends (e.g., through separation or divorce), your sponsoring partner is required to inform the UK Home Office. This could lead to the curtailment (shortening or cancellation) of your visa, potentially requiring you to leave the UK before the original expiry date. However, exceptions exist: if the relationship ended due to domestic violence, you may be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) under the Domestic Violence Rule, provided you can provide evidence. If you have children who are British citizens or settled in the UK, you might apply for leave as a parent. Otherwise, you may need to switch to another visa category if eligible (e.g., work or study visa) or leave the country. It's advisable to seek professional legal advice tailored to your situation, as immigration rules can be complex and subject to change.

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05.12.2025 11:02:28 If your relationship breaks down while you are in the UK on a Partner Visa, you lose eligibility to remain under this immigration route. Home Office rules require both the sponsor and the visa holder to notify the authorities of the relationship ending. After notification, the Home Office may curtail your visa, typically giving you 60 days to either apply for a different lawful immigration category or prepare to leave the UK. Possible alternatives include switching to a work visa, student visa, protection-based routes, or—where strong family or private-life factors exist—an application based on human rights (Article 8), especially if you have a child in the UK or other compelling circumstances. Our legal service can assess your current status, identify viable options, manage deadlines, and guide you through a compliant strategy to maintain lawful residence in the UK.

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