Officially four years? What to tell customs? Help!

[LocketShark 0]

Hello all! I wasn't sure where to post this topic, so decided off topic would be best.

I am an american, going to visit my partner in the UK, and am wondering what to say at customs? This is the second time we're meeting in person. The first time we met was last year, arriving in the UK on the same date in February. I stayed a month, and this time am staying for three months.

The first time I visited, I said I was visiting a friend when customs asked who I was visiting, because we had yet to meet in person. We didn't want to make the relationship official until we had met, so I didn't think it mattered if I said friend or partner at the time. Well, needless to say we had a wonderful time, and I was even happier with my partner then I could of imagined. Because we were so happy, we enjoy the original four year anniversary date in April, even though we only met officially in person a year ago in February. So, what do I tell customs this time? That we have been in a relationship for four years, or one year? Which date would customs consider official? Which date would they prefer? Would customs question a four year relationship, after I claimed I was visiting a friend last year? Does anyone know if UK customs records your reason of visit, or does it even matter? I just want to do things as legally as possible.

Thank you all! I hope everyone's visa journey is going great!

Thank you again.

[N-o-l-a 7,168]

Why not just say I'm visiting my boyfriend/girlfriend and leave it at that? If they ask how long you've been together, just say "we've been talking for 4 years, but only met in person last year." No need to stress.

[LocketShark 0]

That is such a good answer! Thank you, that really helps. Thank you lots! I just stress a lot about customs, want to have it all correct

Thank you again