return to UK with family

Hi All, So we've been living in NZ for just over 10 years now. My partner is Italian and I'm British. We've had 2 kids since living here and now we are looking to move back to the UK to live and work.
We were previously together for 3 years in the UK prior to leaving for NZ.
Anyone know what kind of visa my partner needs to apply for to join me and our kids back home. Family visa, and that's just for a limited time? or are there any others considering we have missed the Brexit cut-off date for moving back home. cheers.

You may wish to review the information given on this official site:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/returning-t ... -to-the-uk
Section: Bringing family members to the UK - "Family Visa"

tuleh wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:47 pm

We were previously together for 3 years in the UK

Which three years? Did your Italian partner exercise any treaty rights (such as by working) during those three years in the UK?

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As your EU national partner did not reside in the UK on 31 December 2020 she is subject to normal UK immigration requirements (i.e. not covered by the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement). Others with more knowledge of family visas may comment further on the complexities involved.

Your partner will need a family (spouse) visa, see:
https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/partner-spouse

This visa can lead to settlement after 5 years. The initial visa will be for 33 months and can be renewed for a further 2½ years after which your partner will be eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and naturalisation as a British citizen.

The financial requirements are complex, see:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... ly-members

Do your children have British passports?