UK Sets Conditions for Foreigners After Partner's Death

The UK government has published guidance detailing the conditions foreign nationals must meet to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the country following the death of their partner. The first condition requires that the deceased partner must have been a British citizen, held indefinite leave to remain in the UK, or been a national of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein with pre-settled status.

The second condition pertains to the applicant's visa history, which must be based specifically on their relationship with the deceased partner under a family visa. The third condition mandates that the applicant must be physically present in the UK at the time of application.

There is no requirement to wait for a current visa to expire before submitting the application. The application fee is £3,226 per person, with provisions for fee waivers under certain financial hardships.

Successful applicants gain rights to live, work, and study in the UK without restrictions and can access public services.