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Can unmarried couples go to the UK for accompanying study?

 

Recently, a young man asked Shisheng Miao if his girlfriend, who is planning to pursue a master's degree in the UK, could be accompanied by him. The girlfriend's program requires her physical presence in the UK and cannot be completed through online courses in China. They have been in a relationship for about a year, and they are approaching the two-year mark but have not yet obtained a marriage certificate. Therefore, he inquired about the possibility of accompanying her.

 

Yes, it is possible. Shisheng Miao has several friends who have brought their boyfriends or girlfriends from China to the UK for accompanying study. The accompanying study visa also allows employment opportunities. In fact, one of Shisheng Miao's friends found a way to earn a significant amount of money during the accompanying study period and decided to stay in the UK, not returning to China. Eventually, they got married, purchased a house, and settled in the UK.

 

As long as you can provide the required evidence to prove the genuine nature of your boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, the chances of refusal are generally low. The visa type for this purpose is the UK Dependent Visa, specifically the PBS Dependent Visa.