Dependent visa (Tier 2 General) for unmarried partner

[hjk123]

Hi,

I am on a Tier 2 (General) visa. My girlfriend is also here on Tier 2 (General) but wants to leave her job. Can she switch to a dependent/unmarried partner visa? The application will be made from within the UK.

We have been living together for >2 years but are not married.

If yes, what visa category do we apply under?

Thanks!!

[dhee]

HI ,

I am in the same situation,

I am currently on a tier 2 visa, and my girl friend is also on tier 2 visa, But she wants to switch to unmarried partner visa. We can provide all the documents to prove our stay for 2 year +. But the question is , Can she actually apply for a partner visa ?

Please help !

Thanks in advance.
Dhee

[Wanderer]

Think u'd have to apply for Tier 2 Dependent visas, I think only a BC or settled person can sponsor marriage type visas.

[Amber]

Since October 2013, you can switch in the UK. See also, Dependants of ILR (economic, 5 year route) applicants (click).