其實這篇去年申請完就應該發的,但我一直在發懶跟找藉口中渡過,到今天才良心發現。But better than Never,就讓我今天用感恩的心情寫下2011年我申請英國未婚伴侶簽的過程。
英國的未婚伴侶簽﹝Unmarried Partner Visa﹞,根據UK Visa Bureau的定義是
「People who have been in a genuine relationship with a UK citizen or permanent resident are able to apply for an unmarried partner visa if they meet certain requirements. This visa option is open to both heterosexual and same-sex relationships. Dependent children can also be included in any such applications. 」
未婚伴侶簽的基本要求:
- The sponsor and the applicant must have lived together in a relationship 'akin to marriage' for at least 2 years
- They must have met each other
- They must intend to continue to live together permanently
- The applicant must be able to support him/herself, or be supported by their partner, without access to public funds
- There must be adequate accommodation in place
基本上,如果你要申請這個簽證到英國跟你阿那達一起生活,你必須向英國政府證明 (a)你們的關係是真的,不是shame marriage;(b) 你或你的伴侶身上有足夠的摳摳可以支撐你的生活開銷且申請者不能申請英國的社會補助;(c) 你們有打算共度人生,而不是申請完這個簽證後就各分東西;(d) 你們有足夠的空間可以居住。