You must tell the Home Office when you divorce or separate from your partner if your visa is based on your relationship.
You must then either apply to stay in the UK or leave.
If you decide to apply to stay, you may be able to apply for a new visa, for example:
● a work visa
● as a parent of a child who’s British, settled in the UK or has lived in the UK for at least 7 years
● based on your private life in the UK, for example you’ve lived in the UK for a long time ● another type of visa
Or you may be able to apply to settle in the UK (known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’).
● if your relationship has broken down because of domestic violence or abuse
● another way - for example you’ve lived in the UK for 10 years (long residence)
Getting indefinite leave to remain means you can live, work, study or claim benefits in the UK without time restrictions. You can use it to become a British citizen, if you’re eligible.
The information above was published by the Home Office and reproduced and posted here by DMA Solicitors for your information.
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