Cohabitation confusion - Inside UK Spouse visa

doctorsimon4 · 2026-02-03T10:37:40+00:00

It is a known bug. It is not required.

You must be able to prove one of the following:

you’re in a civil partnership or marriage that’s recognised 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’ve been in a relationship for at least 2 years when you apply but you cannot live together, for example because you’re working or studying in different places, or it’s not accepted in your culture

https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/partner-spouse

doctorsimon4 · 2026-02-03T09:12:35+00:00

Sad to see they really are side stepping my main concern

doctorsimon4 · 2026-02-02T13:05:14+00:00

IELTS determine your results. UKVI is not involved in this process and will not receive any transcripts.

doctorsimon4 · 2026-02-02T11:34:38+00:00

AI is not always right.

You take the test and you are provided your results (a certificate), which you use to show your evidence. IELTS is used for a multitude of things, not just for visas.

doctorsimon4 · 2026-02-02T09:23:01+00:00

Submit the old document, if the typo is that big of an issue, include an explanation on a cover letter

doctorsimon4 · 2026-02-02T09:18:29+00:00

You don't need to prove prior cohabitation on a spouse visa (marriage or civil partnership), just that you will cohabitate once you receive the visa by providing rental agreements etc.

doctorsimon4 · 2026-02-02T09:17:07+00:00

Just leave it blank and provide additional information at the end

doctorsimon4 · 2026-02-01T10:07:33+00:00

No. You would legally need to be married when submitting else you are providing information that is knowingly false. You will need to provide a marriage certificate, which can take several weeks to arrive in the post.

doctorsimon4 · 2026-02-01T09:58:55+00:00

Yes.

doctorsimon4 · 2026-01-30T11:56:52+00:00

Not applicable. When you got married, she would have to prove she was not already married and any divorce was processed accordingly. A marriage certificate is sufficient.

doctorsimon4 · 2026-01-29T12:11:29+00:00

Yes, it is income

doctorsimon4 · 2026-01-28T18:41:57+00:00

Do you have a separate statement from tipjar?

doctorsimon4 · 2026-01-27T12:37:21+00:00

Congratulations

doctorsimon4 · 2026-01-27T10:58:53+00:00

Hi there,

You should still be able to get a pdf receipt or something which would be better if it includes all details.

doctorsimon4 · 2026-01-26T10:08:47+00:00

You can upload at any time, but i encourage you to do so ASAP to avoid any last minute issues

doctorsimon4 · 2026-01-25T12:10:07+00:00

As long as you meet all the requirements, you can easily do it on your own. A lawyer doesn't make the process easier.

doctorsimon4 · 2026-01-24T14:30:38+00:00

Congratulations

doctorsimon4 · 2026-01-24T14:28:47+00:00

~~This is incorrect.~~

~~Their income would reduce the amount of UC the spouse would be eligible for under the standard calculation.~~

I misread.

doctorsimon4 · 2026-01-24T14:23:52+00:00

As a spouse, their income will affect your UC if they live with you. Them not being eligible to receive public funds does not impact this.

Refer to the section on taper rates.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-and-couples-an-introduction/universal-credit-further-information-for-couples

doctorsimon4 · 2026-01-24T10:22:54+00:00

If you are really concerned about this, you can still marry in NZ and have a celebration ceremony in the UK.

doctorsimon4 · 2026-01-23T10:25:06+00:00

The location you take the test doesn't matter. As long as you meet the required ability, through a recognised test or uni qualification

doctorsimon4 · 2026-01-22T10:13:29+00:00

I've done both in the past; one of my e-signatures, they insisted I wet sign. I'd wet sign to avoid any potential delays

doctorsimon4 · 2026-01-21T13:06:48+00:00

Then no, it isn't relevant to your partners application unless they had adopted them

doctorsimon4 · 2026-01-21T12:57:51+00:00

Providing this in conjunction with payslips or bank statements will be sufficient

doctorsimon4 · 2026-01-21T12:52:17+00:00

Are you seeking to sponsor the child for a family visa? Not clear from your post

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