To apply as a partner, you and your partner both need to be 18 or over. Yes, each person completes their own application, but depending upon availability you may be able to enrol your biometrics at the same time.Our detailed visa application guide walks you through the ten steps involved in applying for a spouse, partner or fiancé UK visa. The UK spouse visa application forms are online application forms – you will not be submitting any paper application forms. If you are settled in the UK or have British citizenship, the most popular route to bring a partner to the UK is the Spouse visa. On the other hand, if you are a US citizen living in the UK on your own visa, your partner can apply as a dependant for a relevant Family Visa. Once applicants have spent five years (60 months) in the UK as a partner, they are normally able to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). Visitors who wish to settle in the UK with their husband or wife should leave the UK and apply for entry clearance as a spouse from overseas. You can read the information below or download the PDF version. Download PDF versionThe same sex partners of British citizens or those 'settled' in the UK.