Uk unmarried partner visa approved

I just got my UK unmarried partner visa approved (inside UK application) and wanted to share my experience to help others 🙌

I applied by myself without a solicitor — I only used ChatGPT and Reddit as guidance.

Timeline:

• Graduate visa expiry: 20 March 2026
• Application submitted: 13 March 2026
• Biometrics appointment: 16 March 2026
• Home Office confirmation email: 17 March 2026 (estimated decision by 15 May 2026)
• Approval received: 24 April 2026 🎉 ➡️ Total processing time: 38 days

Relationship details:

• Together: 2 years 3 months
• Living together: 1 year 3 months

Documents I submitted:

• WhatsApp conversations (Jan 2024 – Mar 2026) → organised using PowerPoint
• Photos together → organised using Canva
• 12 official letters (6 each) → bank statements, council tax, NHS, bills, etc.
• 6 months payslips + 6 months bank statements
• Tenancy agreement (under partner’s name)
• Letter from landlord confirming we live together
• Letters from friends and family confirming relationship
• Supporting evidence like cinema tickets, birthday cards

Every submission included a cover letter explaining the context — all written with help from ChatGPT.

Hope this helps anyone going through the same process. Happy to answer questions 😊