Cohabitation is an arrangement where two people are not married but live together. They are often involved in a romantic or sexually intimate relationship on a long-term or permanent basis.
Is cohabitation a marital status?
Although there is no legal definition of living together, it generally means to live together as a couple without being married. You might be able to formalise aspects of your status with a partner by drawing up a legal agreement called a cohabitation contract or living together agreement.
How long can you stay in the UK as an unmarried partner?
A successful entry clearance under an unmarried partner application will result in an initial leave for 33 months without recourse to public funds. You may be able to switch into an Unmarried Partner Visa if you are currently in the UK with a valid leave for a period exceeding six months.
Can a PBS dependant unmarried partner apply for a UK visa?
If you are currently in the UK as an unmarried partner of a British citizen or a person present and settled in the UK, or a PBS dependant unmarried partner you will be able extend you visa in the UK. Applications to extend leave as an unmarried partner would normally be considered under Appendix FM.
Can a married couple apply for an unmarried partner visa UK?
The UK immigration rules recognise that, in reality, couples who may be in genuine and subsisting relationship may not yet be married, even if they acy as if they are. The ‘Unmarried Partner’ visa route is geared specifically towards these couples.
Is it legal for unmarried partners to live together in social housing?
If you are the unmarried partner of a tenant, whether in private or social housing accommodation, you will usually have no rights to stay in the accommodation if the tenant asks you to leave. It is therefore advisable for partners who are living together to be joint tenants, as this gives them equal rights and responsibilities.
