Im thinking the Family Permit may be the easiest way to go. It gets her an extra 6 months (enough time), we can prove being in a relationship for the last 8 years. Processing time is a few days at an office outside the UK, Geneva = 2 days max. Much rather be able to apply in person too. And she can ...

OK, what about a Family Permit, would that be a realistic alternative when her 2 year visa expires. Though we aren't married, only engaged it sounds like we have to pay, but processing is very quick and it would give us the extra time we need....

thoughts?
thanks

Thanks for the info. Probably unlikely we will stick around in that case. all the red tape, and waiting etc for an extra 6 months working in the UK - just not worth it really. If we really wanted to come back, we could in the future when she gets a Swiss passport - much easier. Do you know if there ...

would she still be able to work though?

I believe its the 2 year youth mobility visa.
she can work and live in the UK for 2 years max. It can not be extended, which is why I wdoner if they would let her 'transfer' to another Visa.

Hi all, I am a Swiss passport holder, living and working in the UK. My fiance, is a New Zealand passport holder who has been here since April last year (we are both from NZ but I have a Swiss passport as well) Because we want to stay on in the UK for an extra 6 months - a year we are wondering about...