What Is Unite this Couple?

Are you in a long distance relationship with someone in the UK? Are you planning to close the distance soon? Are you looking to move to the UK, or get a visa in general? Then this is what Unite this Couple is for!


Unite This Couple is a blogging website created by an American in a long distance relationship with a Brit. It was created to not only log the progression of closing the distance, but to also give advice to couples in the same situation.


With this, I am hoping to help make the visa processes easier for those who are also intending to move to the United Kingdom. With this in mind, my experience is only a "one size fits all" kind of experience. What this means, is that what I do in my visa process may be different from what another person does. Use the advice I provide as a guide*, but do not expect everything to be the same for you.

The following things may be different with each individual:

• THE FEES 

• This depends on your selected visa route, IHS fees, and whether or not you choose priority. Visa prices themselves should not change drastically; however, they tend to increase every April. If you plan on moving to another country, the prices will be listed in their respective currency. Currency rates are subject to fluctuate.

• THE EXPERIENCE 

• Your visa process may be simple as eating cake, or as difficult as learning the language of Japanese in one night.

• THE STRUGGLES 

• The more research you do, the easier the process will be. The more straightforward your application is, the smoother it will process. 

• THE WAIT TIME FOR THE VISA 

• Depends on selected visa route, whether or not you choose priority, and how straightforward your application is! If you have a complex application, or are in a complex situation (i.e you have a rough immigration history), you may experience delays. 

• THE EVIDENCE NEEDED 

• If you apply outside the UK, they want relationship evidence. If you apply inside, they want cohabitation evidence.

I am going to continually update my progress with the visa through blogs. I want to help guide other couples, as there does not appear to be a very large amount of resources out there.








*I am not an immigration lawyer, and am not legally certified to give immigration advice. I am only able to provide personal advice and suggestions. Take my advice with a grain of salt. If you have legitimate visa questions, I recommend you seek advice from a certified immigration lawyer/solicitor.