Security in Your Time of Loss.
If your partner was British or settled and has passed away, your right to stay in the UK does not die with them. We secure immediate Indefinite Leave to Remain so you can grieve without immigration anxiety.
You Do Not Need to Wait 5 Years.
The Bereaved Partner route is one of the few exceptions to the 5-year rule.
The Concession: If you were on a Partner Visa (Spouse, Civil Partner, or Unmarried Partner) at the time of your partner’s death, you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) immediately.
You do not need to finish your current visa.
You do not need to meet the financial threshold anymore.
You do not need to pass the 'Life in the UK' or English tests.
Proving the Relationship Subsisted.
The Home Office requires proof that the relationship was genuine and continuing right up until the moment of death.
The Evidence Pack: We compile a sensitive but forensic portfolio to prove you were living together at the time of passing. This includes:
Death Certificate.
Joint bank statements or bills dated within 3 months of the death.
If hospitalized: Letters from the hospital or hospice confirming your involvement in their care.
Bereaved Partner FAQs
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Your dependent children can apply for settlement alongside you. If they are under 18, they will be granted Indefinite Leave to Enter/Remain in line with your status.
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Yes, but you must apply for Indefinite Leave to Enter rather than Remain. This is common if the death occurred while you were temporarily abroad for a holiday or funeral.
Do You Meet the Requirements?
The rules are rigid, but your strategy doesn't have to be. Use our free assessment to see if you qualify.