Collecting Evidence for Partner and Family Visas
Start collecting relationship and family evidence early if you are on or plan to switch to a partner or family route.
Last updated: 10.05.2026
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1. Collect proof that you live together
For some family routes you must show that you really live together over time. Proof is easier to collect slowly than at the last minute.
What to do: Look at simple guides like WithRowan and GOV.UK family visa pages to see examples of shared evidence. Ask companies to put both your names on some bills if possible and keep letters, council tax and bank statements that show the same address.
What do you need: You need a safe place to store joint documents and a habit of keeping good letters instead of throwing them away.
Outcomes: You will have a collection of papers that show you share a real home, ready for future family applications.
Lifehack: Write the month and year on each envelope before you file it so you can sort documents by date quickly.
2. Save communication and travel records
3. Organise a digital folder for relationship evidence
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