Trusted UK Family and Partner Visa Solicitors
With over 15 years of experience, Axis Solicitors provides reliable, results-driven legal support for UK family and partner visa applications. Our dedicated immigration solicitors help individuals and families reunite and build secure lives in the UK with confidence.
Why clients trust Axis Solicitors:
- Over 15 years delivering successful outcomes
- Thousands of immigration cases handled with care and precision
- Client-focused, compassionate legal support
- Assistance available in multiple languages
Whether you are applying for the first time, extending your stay, or challenging a refusal, our expert team is here to guide you through every step of the process.
Remote consultations available, or visit our offices in Manchester, Birmingham, or London.
Expert Legal Guidance for UK Family Visa Applications
If your spouse, partner, or family member is from outside the EEA, they may need a UK family or partner visa to enter or remain in the UK. Due to significant changes to UK immigration rules in 2024, seeking advice from an experienced immigration solicitor is now more important than ever.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be required to submit a spouse or family visa application no later than December 2024 to meet current financial and eligibility requirements.
Comprehensive UK Family Visa Legal Support
Axis Solicitors is consistently ranked among the top 10 highest-rated immigration solicitors in the UK on Review Solicitors. We provide expert legal services across a wide range of UK family and partner visa categories.
Our family & partner visa services can assist:
- Individuals married to or in a civil partnership with a settled UK resident.
- Those intending to marry or enter a civil partnership in the UK
- Engaged couples planning to register a civil partnership with a UK resident.
- Established civil partners seeking a route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
- Long-term partners who lived together for at least two years in a relationship
- Extending an existing family visa toward settlement in the UK.
Each visa category has specific eligibility and documentation requirements. Our experienced immigration solicitors will guide you from initial assessment through to final submission, ensuring your application is accurate, complete, and compliant with Home Office rules.
Why is a UK Family or Partner Visa Essential?
A UK family or partner visa allows eligible family members of British citizens or settled persons to enter or remain in the UK. It includes spouses, civil partners, unmarried partners, children, parents, and adult dependent relatives.
Applying without professional legal support can lead to refusals due to strict financial thresholds, relationship evidence requirements, and frequent rule changes. Axis Solicitors ensure your application is prepared accurately, supported by the correct evidence, and compliant with current Home Office regulations.
Are you applying for a UK Spouse or Partner Visa?
If you are married to, engaged to, or in a long-term relationship with a British citizen or a person settled in the UK, you may be eligible to apply under the UK partner visa route. Each category has specific requirements, and choosing the correct route is critical to avoiding delays or refusal.
- Our immigration solicitors provide legal support for:
- Spouse visas for married or civil partners
- Fiancé(e) and proposed civil partner visas for couples planning to formalise their relationship in the UK
- Unmarried partner visas for couples who have lived together in a genuine relationship for at least two years
We advise you on the correct visa pathway, prepare your application with the appropriate evidence, and ensure compliance with financial, accommodation, and relationship requirements, including the current income threshold introduced in 2024.
Do You Need to Extend or Switch Your Family Visa?
If you are already in the UK on a spouse, partner, or family visa, you may need to apply to extend your leave, switch to a different family route, or progress toward settlement. Missing deadlines or applying under the wrong category can put your lawful status at risk.
Our immigration solicitors advise on:
- Further Leave to Remain (FLR(M)) applications
- Switching from a Fiancé(e) or Proposed Civil Partner Visa to a Spouse or Civil Partner Visa
- Maintaining continuous residence toward Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
We ensure your application meets current Home Office requirements, including financial thresholds, English language progression, and ongoing relationship evidence, helping you remain lawfully in the UK without disruption.
What If Your Family or Partner Visa Is Refused?
A refusal does not always mean the end of your UK immigration journey. Many family and partner visa refusals occur due to missing documents, financial evidence issues, or concerns about relationship authenticity rather than ineligibility.
Axis Solicitors provide strategic legal support to challenge refused applications, including:
- Submitting a fresh application that directly addresses the refusal reasons
- Applying for a Judicial Review where a legal or procedural error has occurred
- Lodging an appeal, where permitted, to present new evidence before the tribunal
Our immigration solicitors carefully assess the refusal decision and advise on the most effective route forward, improving your chances of a successful outcome while protecting your future applications.
Why Early Legal Advice Makes a Difference
UK family and partner visa rules are complex and frequently updated. Small mistakes—such as incorrect financial evidence, insufficient relationship documentation, or missed deadlines—can lead to delays or refusals that impact your ability to remain in the UK.
Seeking legal advice early allows immigration solicitors to:
- Identify the correct visa route from the outset
- Anticipate potential risks before submission
- Ensure your evidence meets Home Office expectations
- Protect your long-term route to settlement and citizenship
At Axis Solicitors, our early intervention approach helps clients submit stronger, well-prepared applications, reducing stress and maximising the likelihood of a successful decision.
How to Apply for a Family & Partner Visa
UK family and partner visa applications must follow a structured Home Office process
- Choose the correct family or partner visa route
- Check financial, relationship, and English language requirements
- Gather required identity, income, and relationship documents
- Complete the online Home Office application accurately
- Attend a biometric appointment to submit fingerprints and photo
- Await a decision and respond to any Home Office requests
Proper preparation and early legal advice can significantly improve your chances of a successful outcome and protect your future in the UK.
Family & Partner Visa Services We Offer
Axis Solicitors provide specialist legal support across all UK family and partner visa routes. Each service is handled by experienced immigration solicitors who understand the practical, legal, and evidential requirements set by the Home Office.
1. Spouse & Civil Partner Visa Applications
- Preparation of fully compliant applications meeting relationship, accommodation, and financial requirements
- Detailed review and organisation of marriage or civil partnership evidence to meet Home Office standards
- Strategic legal support to reduce refusal risk and protect your route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
2. Fiancé(e) & Proposed Civil Partner Visa Applications
- Legal guidance for six-month entry visas to marry or register a civil partnership in the UK
- Advice on financial, accommodation, and relationship evidence prior to submission
- Support with switching to a Spouse or Civil Partner Visa after the ceremony without status gaps
3. Unmarried Partner Visa Applications
- Assistance proving at least two years of cohabitation in a genuine, durable relationship
- Structuring complex evidence for shared finances, living arrangements, and communication history
- Careful preparation to address common refusal reasons in unmarried partner cases
4. Further Leave to Remain – FLR(M) Extensions
- End-to-end handling of visa extensions to maintain lawful residence in the UK
- Compliance checks for updated financial thresholds and English language progression
- Ongoing relationship and accommodation evidence preparation for settlement continuity
5. Family Visas for Children, Parents & Adult Dependants
- Tailored advice for dependent child, parent, and adult dependent relative visa routes
- Support with complex financial, care, and dependency evidence requirements
- Clear legal submissions aligned with strict Home Office eligibility criteria
Comprehensive Family Visa Support you Can Rely On
Axis Solicitors are committed to delivering trusted, results-driven legal support for UK family and partner visa applications. We offer:
- Over fifteen years of experience
- Client-focused legal support
- Empathy, discretion, and personalised attention
- Thousands of successful immigration cases
- Multilingual communication services
- Offices in Manchester, Birmingham, and London
- Nationwide service with remote consultations
