Quote Originally Posted by joebloggs View Post
maybe its this you've seen - Unmarried Partner visa

"It has been possible since 1997 for unmarried partners both in a heterosexual and same sex relationship to gain entry to the UK using an unmarried partners visa. Applications for unmarried partner visas tend to be more difficult than those based on marriage as you need to show that you have been together for two years and that it is a permanent relationship. The requirements since April 2003 are as follows:

You have to show that any previous relationship whether in marriage or as an unmarried couple has ended.

You should have been living together for at least two years in a relationship similar to marriage. You will need to provide documentary evidence confirming that you have been living together for this time. "


how can you prove your marriage has ended ?
It also said demonstrate the marriage has permanently broken down so 8 year separation and no child support in a country where there is no divorce may well be enough as this variation was intended for people who could not remarry due to local restrictions

I also read that the two year rule can be accomplished even if there are periods when you are not together because of work etc Interesting!!