Girlfriend from Japan

[Pb nighter]

Hello all

My girlfriend is from Japan and we have been talking online for some time

We both want to live in the UK, but which visa do I apply for?

Spousal visa looks like it is for marriage, but we want to be able to get married if that makes sense not be given a timeline in which to do so

She works online as a teacher, and I work in a factory

Any points in the right direction would help

Kind regards
Mitch

[CR001]

Have you met physically, in person, face to face??

How long is "some time"?

[Pb nighter]

I've known her for 3 years, we have visited eachother before

[CR001]

Then you could look at a 6 months fiance visa, which will allow you to marry in the UK and then switch to a spouse visa.

Visas costs £1523 and you need to meet the financial requirement of £18,600pa and prove adequate accommodation. She needs to meet the English requirment.

[Pb nighter]

Then you could look at a 6 months fiance visa, which will allow you to marry in the UK and then switch to a spouse visa.

Visas costs £1523 and you need to meet the financial requirement of £18,600pa and prove adequate accommodation. She needs to meet the English requirment.

Let's say we don't get married in those 6 months, would she be able to stay?
I do want to marry her but I don't want a time limit if you know what I mean

Also for spousal visa

[CR001]

No, she would have to leave the UK. A fiance visa cannot be extended.

For an unmarried partner visa, there is mandatory requirment to prove, with substantial evidence, that you have lived together for 2 years in a relationship akin to marriage. This does not seem to apply to you based on what you have posted.

Alternatively, if she meets the requirements, she can apply for a Tier 5 Youth Mobility Visa, which is a two year visa.

https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility

https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility/eligibility