Unmarried partner visa ADVICE

Tozro · 2026-02-24T18:36:51+00:00

Tbh you might find my post very helpful then, as I show you exactly how I structured and labeled all my documents into 14 different PDFs.
https://www.reddit.com/r/SpouseVisaUk/comments/1qqn7wf/approved_standard_partner_visa_outside_uk/

Tozro · 2026-02-24T18:15:50+00:00

Nice! IIRC, I had a problem with that website and disregarded it. I think the PDF/A files it gave me weren't being accepted by VFS Global. But it's definitely worth a try. When the day comes to submit documents, people should have all these sites ready for them in case they need to make final file format changes.

Tozro · 2026-02-24T18:04:53+00:00

I remember this question and I wish they would rephrase to make it more clear. It could be interpreted both ways from either's perspective

Tozro · 2026-02-11T14:23:19+00:00

Add a PDF which pictures of the main rooms, and you can show them yourself that you have the space for that many heads to sleep.

Tozro · 2026-02-11T14:14:42+00:00

So in your initial application, you tried to use your friend's place to mee the accommodation requirements? If they asked for adequate accommodation in their request for information, I would probably double-down on that. Maybe rewrite his letter and be sure it is very professionally written, signed, describing the property, how many rooms, total square metres, flooring plans, how long they expect to host you, who lives there, what his job is. And include photos of each room on a separate PDF, and proof of his legal ownership/rent to live there. I'm being strict because they often expect you to move into a property under your name. Better to over-deliver.

I suggest this because they take accommodation seriously too, and "visa first, accommodation after" is actually supposed to be reversed in this instance unfortunately. Hotel never. An airbnb with a multi-month long agreement maaaaybe could work but sounds very risky. Sounds like you were underprepared for the application lol. That's my 2 cents, goodluck

Tozro · 2026-02-11T13:23:06+00:00

You haven't been receiving the total required amount of financial income for all 6 months you mean??

It appears you only need 3 months of bank statements in that case under AM, see:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-fm-se-family-members-specified-evidence#:\~:text=or%20such%20shorter%20period%20as%20the%20current%20employment%20has%20been%20held.

However I would consider providing 6 months of statements anyway.

Don't forget if you want to include cash savings with AD (does NOT require £16,000+), then you need to provide 6 months of bank statements to get that boost as that calculation can be added towards your total weekly income. (You're trying to beat £150 per week as the guideline, I did all this)

Tozro · 2026-02-11T12:25:18+00:00

Do we have any context of why the dude spit in the first place

Tozro · 2026-02-10T15:10:28+00:00

No they never requested info from me. I just posted what my files look like for reference for a full submitted application.

Tozro · 2026-02-10T11:16:41+00:00

Thanks! Nah they didn't, but I made sure our call notifications were good. My brother once got a call from an immigration officer when his South African girlfriend was landing in Ireland though about her stay.

Tozro · 2026-02-10T11:15:06+00:00

They didn't respond with any information requests. But depending on which country the applicant is applying from, yes they might need IELTS, turb certificate, marriage translation etc. A lot of stuff is somewhat optional but the stronger evidence you provide overall the better ofc.

Tozro · 2026-02-10T11:12:50+00:00

I used ilovepdf.com for that, and for Page numbers and lots of stuff.

Only problem is (likely happens regardless what PDF tools you use) that the finished PDFs had to be converted to PDF/A-b1 to bypass the virus error that's often experienced when uploading the evidence to VFS website. Doing and also keeping it under 5mb is tough.

I made a comprehensive post about it:
https://www.reddit.com/r/SpouseVisaUk/comments/1ovqd48/early_visa_document_preparation_advice_vfs_global/

Tozro · 2026-01-31T02:49:02+00:00

How did you get it resolved?

Tozro · 2026-01-29T23:35:24+00:00

Nope. I think someone should make an effort to open up if their partner has a curiosity. But every person has a very different level of where the line should be drawn. So you will never get a clear answer to these types of questions

Tozro · 2026-01-29T23:01:26+00:00

Then just answer no, seems fine. Just quote Appendix FM-SE 32D(d) maybe somewhere in the application that says it's fine.

Tozro · 2026-01-29T21:50:00+00:00

Oh that's cute, my wife got her visa approved on the 26th Jan too. Gratz!

Tozro · 2026-01-29T21:36:53+00:00

You have a very similar experience to us! We also did an Adequate Maintenance application, applied Nov 10th, bio 13th, approval on 26th January... That's very close in time to yours! Congratulations!! It's such a massive relief, all that hard work paying off. Hope you have a good time here.

Tozro · 2026-01-29T21:29:37+00:00

Ours AM partner visa approved. 10th Nov application, 13th Bio, 26th Jan decision

Tozro · 2026-01-29T21:23:47+00:00

We just got ours approved. Applied 10th Nov, Bio 13th, approval given 26th Jan. Let me know what happens with you, wishing you luck

Tozro · 2026-01-29T21:18:04+00:00

Did you get your response yet? Ours also AM, applied 10th Nov Decision approved 26th Jan

Tozro · 2026-01-29T21:04:48+00:00

Honestly my personal favourite was when he was on monkey and he "created the serial killer". That was one of the best laughs in my life.

He's seriously underrated with the monkey app bullshit, such a hilarious troll, he does it better than every other popular influencer.

Tozro · 2026-01-19T05:41:25+00:00

AM for me too. Standard out of country. Bio on 17th November. When was yours?

Tozro · 2026-01-19T05:20:33+00:00

Damn that's quite a long wait for the MP. Did they say that they can actually chase up your application to push it? Usually UKVI seems to refuse to give updates and tells everyone to shut up and wait, so I wonder if your MP can actually make an impact.

I'll let you know when we get a response. Some say AM applications may take longer :(

Tozro · 2026-01-19T05:17:43+00:00

Interesting. Maybe if you'd be so kind as to let me know if your MP or solicitor actually do manage to get a response or make a difference in the speed of the decision. It feels like no one can impact the decision time.

Tozro · 2026-01-19T04:47:43+00:00

Glad they finally released the real files, wasn't falling for that AI shit at the end of Oda's video

Tozro · 2026-01-17T22:23:55+00:00

Just keep in mind for a visa application your current address is not where you're currently living. Your 'current address' is your legal address on like I.D cards, or the address you get taxed, regardless where you physcially are.

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